Everett High School - Crimson Tide / Memories Yearbook (Everett, MA)

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WHY I LOVE AMERICA With this stanza from My Land by Thomas Osborne Davis, I would like to tell you why I love America. I love America because of the ideals which the pioneers established for its home, for its schools, for its democratic community life, and for its spirit of reform and social advance. In America, freedom of speech has given us the special gift to speak our minds: one should never repress his opinion whether on politics or on some other forum. A free exchange of ideas and suggestions among people is the foundation on which our country ' s communities were built. Think for a moment of the rich and beautiful country we are privileged to inhabit, and the mighty heritage that has come to us through the great deeds performed by the pioneers who built our country. This nation has been blessed with the grace of God and the labors of our ancestors. They have given us the inspiration and the pride to call ourselves Americans. I love America because of its great schools where knowledge is not a luxury for the few, but is dispensed among all people who seek it. The thirst for knowledge has led to great scientific and technological advancement. Our achievements in those areas have been the products of our institutions and of our individual industriousness. It has given us the ability to work for greater health and prosperity not only for our own country, but for the world. I love our flag and that for which it stands; one nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. I love the story of our flag. It tells of struggle for independence and of a union preserved. This story of the independence of our flag could never have been told without the brave men who fought for it from the Revolutionary War through the Vietnam War. These men deserve our love, respect, admiration, and loyalty. There would be no America to love if it were not for these great men of history. By this, I do not refer just to Washington, MacArthur, or Westmoreland, but I refer to every man who ever donned uniform for this great nation. As Ralph Waldo Emerson wrote: Not gold but only men can make A people great and strong; Men who for truth and honor ' s sake Stand fast and suffer long. I cherish the great documents of American history. They are expressions of truth and beauty upon which our civilization rests. The foresight of their authors planted the inspiration and the courage in men and women to bring themselves forth from the wilderness of repression overseas to the sparkling light and sunshine of America ' s shores. With all the achievements and with the industriousness of our people, America is not the foremost nation on the earth today. It stands as the vanguard of freedom and morality in today ' s dangerous world. I love America even though it is not perfect. This country has weathered storms in its past, and we will ride out the storms of the present. I love America enough to believe the vast majority of its people will forget their grievances, petty hates and prejudices, and that they will resolve their differences so that we will have a more perfect union. 12 BRIAN E. LACEY

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LINDA AIELLO 128 Union Street Ambition: Bookkeeper I am what I am and no one can change me. Girls Field Hockey KENNETH ALBERIGI Kenny 66 Woodville Street Ambition: Oceanographer As time goes on I ' ll realize just what life ' s meant to me. Chicago Baseball 2,3,4; Football 4, E Club 4 HANNAN ALI MAGIC 25 Rock Valley Avenue Ambition: To experience ev- erything in life and enjoy it . . . so if you find the one you love a lot just hold on tight with all your might . . . ' Donna Summers R.C.V.P. Yearbook Staff; Hotline 4; Softball 2,3,4 JACQUELINE ALMON 63 Dean Street Ambition: Animal Technician Nothing is gonna change my world. Beatles QEK JOSEPH AMATO 31 Corey Street Ambition: Electronic Techni- cian A sense of humor and a flashing grin brightens up any spot he ' s in. Class Treasurer 2,3,4; Bowling 2,3.4 ROBERT AMATO 31 Corey Street Ambition: To be successful When the tough get going, the going gets tough. Patton Hockey 2,3,4 14