East Bridgewater High School - Torch Yearbook (East Bridgewater, MA)

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xx's7?E.. - Salutation Parlez-vous frangais? . . . What's the matter with you today? Come on-you've got to turn on the channel! Under the code name French, Mrs. Halper carries out her theme of communication She is full of excitement, liveliness, and enthusiasm, but most of all, she wants to reach us, her friends and students. For four years, Mrs. Halper has been battling against a once-existent deadness in our class, and now, she hasrfinally succeeded. Her over- whelming enthusiasm has been infectious for our class and it seems that everyone has caught it by now. She has reached through our cloudy spheres, communicating with us and bringing us light. Since she became our class advisor, she has brought us from one success to the next, and we will sadly miss her guidance when we leave. She will always be a part of us, though, for she has taught us that we can reach many of our goals with enthusiasm, with hope, and with the strength of will. We thank you, Mrs. Halper, for teaching us, for guiding us, for communicating with usg but most of all, for dedicating yourself to us. We shall never forget you.

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Dedication Beneath his gruff, foreboding glare lies a soul of friendliness, enthusiasm, and de- votion. Behind a mask of sternness is a subtle wit that sets us at ease, draws us out of ourselves, and makes self-expression a natural reaction. We see in his face both the heat of deep emotion and the coolness of keen perception. Through it we are drawn closer to him for it tells us-here is a man who cares. For those of us starving to learn, Norman McGowan satisfies our hunger through his own knowledge of books andthe times of man. For those of us searching for our- selves and for a clearer understanding of life, he fulfills our need through his knowl- edge of the nature and problems of people. His manner invites us to reach out-to reach for that elusive something just beyond our grasp-to extend our horizons to a point just beyond our sight.

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ff Special Thanks A friendly smile-a smile that's for everyone, not just a chosen few. A mysterious twinkle in his eye, and a kind comment for all. A slow and easy step that seems to take everything in its stride . . . These are but a few of the many traits that characterize Mr. Perkins. To our class, as to all the classes be- fore us, these traits are importantg but even more so is his willingness to help. Whenever we have need- ed something or someone, he's been there. Without doubt, our proms, dances, and various activities would have been near-failures if he had not been there to support us when some small crisis arose. Mr. Perkins has been such a wonderful help to everyone of E.B. High that he's really special to us. Therefore, we want to take a moment aside to give an extra-special thank-you to him. Thanks, Mr. Perkins.