Essex Agricultural and Technical Institute - Aggie / Maple Yearbook (Hathorne, MA)

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The passing of Miss Ursula E. O’Callaghan, 46, of Lynn January 13, 1970, saddened her many friends. Miss O’Callaghan had served as telephone operator for the past eight years, and was known to the thousands of persons who have contact with the Institute. She was exceptionally proficient in her work and the art of communications. Her contributions in these areas during the expansion of physical facilities and educational programs at the Institute were very significant. Her loss is deeply and sincerely felt by her many friends here and outside the school.

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Fred Chase was born in Amesbury, Massachusetts in 1909. A graduate of Wentworth Institute in 1930, he was elected to the position of shop instructor at Essex in 1934. Fred is a man of outstanding character extremely well liked by both students and fellow workers. Always willing to help, he has been cited by numerous organizations for his contributions to their causes. A craftsman in wood, metal, or any field he wishes to conquer, his numerous talent are always available to the students. On July 1, 1948 Mr. Chase was elevated to the position of Shop Department Head, a position he has retained for twenty-two years. In 1960 he received the “Thor Merit Award” in Farm Mechanics for outstanding shop instruction. This year he was chosen to be a judge at the National Arc Welding Contest. Soon to retire, after thirty-six years of outstanding service to the faculty and students of Essex, Mr. Fredrick H. Chase has been chosen as the recipient of the 1970 Yearbook Dedication. To a friend and educator, we express our thanks. On behalf of: The Class of 1970 Robert Bourke Assistant Editor bo

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To the Members of the Class of 1970: Salutations to you on the successful completion of your course in Agriculture. You now have a foundation of general and vocational competencies and it is a good beginning. Some of you will go directly into the world of work, either before or after your Military Service, and the career starts for others will be delayed for further education. Hence, we are at the parting of the ways, and it seems that this is an appropriate time to say to you that probably no previous graduating class has ever been faced with the problems now confronting you in this era of social turmoil and economic confusion. This will be a time when your morals and principles will be tested. Social values are in the process of change, and what has been considered to be right will be challenged constantly in the days ahead. As participants in this era of social evolution, I counsel you to keep open minds and let your judgment be guided by the principles and lessons learned through your experiences at home, in your community, and here at Essex. And now, some timely suggestions: Make education a continuing process by keeping up-to-date in your chosen career field. Hold fast to the friendships you have made by maintaining associations with continuing attention. And, finally, remember that this school is interested in you and your career. Keep in touch with your many friends on the staff, and join your Alumni Association, in which I hope you will become active. Director Best wishes!