Duxbury High School - Partridge Yearbook (Duxbury, MA)

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lo The Class ol WS-1: AX century and a hall' ago. our toyv n ol Duxbury yy as knovv n primarily as .t community olshipbuilders. Within a mile or so ol the present high school building. hundreds ol graceful sailing ships yy ere built and launched. These sleek and lovely craft spread their billovv ing sails in our bay. and vs ent lorth to ply the oceans ol the vvorld. liach ol' these vessels yy as unique. l-.ich had been shaped lor speciliic service. And. each vessel had its oyyn destiny, ln many yyays. the ceremonies surrounding the final days ol' senior year resemble the launching of an even more pre- Clolls llotilla. our Duxbury High School graduates. Like those sailing ships of an earlier time. each one ol' you is truly unique. each is an authentic original. lor nearly tvvo decades. your parents. the schools. the churches. and the community have collaborated to ready you for graduation day. Novv. the time has liinally arrived lo send you out into the vvorld to undertake that labor. to l'ull'ill that destiny, that is uniquely your ovvn. .Ns you prepare to set sail lrom this sale and pleasant harbor. please ltnovv that our lives have been greatly enriched by your energy. your joy fulness and your talents. Good luck on your impending voyage. and may God richly bless each ol' you. Sincerely. Seldon Y, Whitaker. .lr. Superintendent ol' Schools ' x X S

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Contents Friends In My Past .... People In My Past ..... Memories In My Past Games In My Past ..... Leaders In My Past... Supporters In My Past

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Congratulations to the Class? Yours is a good record. You have reason to be pleased with your successes in scholastic fields as well as in the many school activities in which you have participated. You will find that the same characteristics ofcivility, hard work and intelligence that have brought you success in this school will also have the same results in your later life. My prediction, and also my fondest wish, is that the years ahead bring you all a full measure of happiness and success. John W. Hill Principal To the Class of l98-1 ee lt has been a genuine pleasure to have worked with this class and come to know each of you. You have grown and developed into a fine group of young men and women that are a source of pride to everyone at DHS. As this important part of your life comes to an end e take a moment to pause before beginning again. Recognize and accept the emerging cycle of your lifez What is past surely cannot be recaptured and what lies ahead will inexorably pass. Cherish your life and your strengths and use them both well. May each of you enjoy health, happiness and lives that are truly rich in meaning and satisfaction. Sincerely, John R. Pierce Assistant Principal llllfLJdUClltlfl 5