English High School - Blue and Blue / Record Yearbook (Boston, MA)

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I take the opportunity, which the publication of this book presents, to extend my personal best wishes to the one hundred and forty-eighth cfass to graduate from this nation ' s oldest public high school. The turmoil of your first three years here prevented many of the traditional activities in which a class par- ticipates. These, however, are not traditional times. Out of chaos will come a new type of order— one in which education is more relevant to the student of today and tomorrow. If each member of the Class of 1972 has begun to understand his fellow man any better— not in spite of confusion but because of it, then one of the stated pur- poses of 150 years of education will have been upheld. In the words of Arthur Guiterman, For education is, making men. I hope the experiences you have encountered and the acquaintances you have made lead to greater con- cern and commitment toward other human beings. Sincerely RAYMOND C. DION Senior Class Advisor Raymond C. Dion As you read this message you will be involved with other persons and surroundings than those pictured in this yearbook. Your career at the English High school is a part of your past. Hopefully, your school has helped in preparing you for the situations you face today and will face tomor- row. Although some of your experiences at English High School may have been unpleasant, from them of- ten resulted something beneficial. One such example was Flexible Campus. Those of you who participated in mini courses or other similar programs in the school or those who at- tended a college, worked at a hospital as a school volun- teer or in other out of school programs, had the op- portunity to do something new and different. This ex- perience was hopefully beneficial and worthwhile. To the Class of nineteen hundred and seventy-two— Newest members in the legions of the BLUE and BLUE- I wish you well. Flexible Campus Co-ordinator CHRISTOPHER LANE Christopher Lane Flexible Campus Coordinator 9

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Assistant Head Master ' s Message Congratulations to the members of the 151st anniversary class. As Assistant Headmaster of The English High School, for a year, I am most impressed with the tradition and commitment of both students and graduates of America ' s oldest public high school. Your years at English High hopefully have provided the founda- tion upon which you will build new friendships, as well as contribute to the business and professional opportunities availa ble. Never for- get that you will stand as testimony to your school, your family, and your community. Your training at English will prepare you for the road ahead. When I first came to English High School, I was told that here, boys become men, they have to grow up fast. Your class, on more than one occasion, proved that point. You may leave English, but you will never leave home, a place a happening, an experience, what every young person should be a part of. I am indeed happy that it was my privilege to be a part of that experience. With Best Wishes, Assistant Head Master ROBERT F. MURPHY Robert F. Murphy Ass ' t Headmaster Administrative Assistant ' s Message Dear Graduate: Congratulations, you are about to become a member of a distinguished group of men, The English High School graduate. Since the establishment of The English High School, the oldest high school in America, a host of young men like you have set a standard of service that is one of the most remarkable in the educational history of our nation. In light of your predecessors, you are charged with the great responsibility of service, the kind of service that has been the hallmark of The English High School graduate. The world that surrounds you needs peace and understanding. This need, if you try to meet it, will demand the best that is within you. Face this challenge, contribute to those around you, get involved, and above all, be committed to serve. GEORGE A. JOHNSON Vice Principal Assistant to Head Master, Vice-Principal George A. Johnson 8

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Yearbook Advisor ' s Message Yearbook Advisor John A. Creedon It is with a great sense of personal satisfaction that I extend to the Class of 1972, both individually and collectively, my best wishes for continual success in all future endeavors. For the most part, my experience with your class was one of fi- nancial affairs; whether yearbook dues or class-alumni dues responsibilities does not really matter; what does matter was the opportunity afforded me by the per- sonal contact and rapport which was so much a part of your class, and this, essen- tially, is English High School. My congratulations to your class officers for the direction of your class activities, and to the membership of this unique group of young men about to begin their experience and contribution to city, state, and nation. Each of you has a valid con- tribution to make to society, and English High School men have always made it; your class will never be lacking in this endeavor. I thank you for the exposure to a class of great young people; continue the chal- lenge of becoming men of honor and achievement, with the assurance that our country can stand proud by the impression you have left on America ' s oldest pub- lic high school. You have truly left your footprints on the sands of time. My personal best wishes for every fulfillment. Sincerely John A. Creedon • 10