Fairhaven High School - Huttlestonian Yearbook (Fairhaven, MA)

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“Profile in Courage” “If each of us could have the conviction and courage to take upon ourselves a fraction of the burdens that he was willing to bear while alive, perhaps—in time to come—the disgrace of his murder might seem less overpowering and the purpose of his life realized.” —ELLEN JO PRESS 5

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‘ It was here at Hyannis that he loved to sail, swim, and ramble with Jackie, Caroline, and John-John.” The Class of 1964 humbly and respect¬ fully dedicates this HUTTLESTONIAN to the late John Fitzgerald Kennedy, who lost his life in the service of his country. With re¬ lentless efforts he strove to fortify freedom and to attain world peace; with strength and understanding he laid the foundation for a new era. The total impact of President Kennedy’s personality on the nation was great. He was the epitome of what America stands for— style, vigor, curiosity, intellectual pursuits, and strength; qualities which are necessary to keep a nation from becoming decadent. Let President Kennedy be forever re¬ membered as one who loved the forgotten, the downtrodden, the aged, and the outcast. His life was dedicated to helping them strive for equality, regardless of race, creed, or color. Now we as young adults must carry out the fine goals he set for himself and the nation. Before my term has ended, we shall have tested anew whether a nation organized and governed such as ours can endure. The outcome is by no means certain. The answers are by no means clear.” 4

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Principal’s Message “The whole life of man is but a point of time, let us enjoy it, therefore, while it lasts and not spend it to no purpose.” “On the Education of Children ’ ' ’—Plutarch Almost two thousand years ago the Greek philosopher, Plutarch, reminded parents that the span of a man’s life was but a brief moment when measured against the agelessness of time. He admonished them to teach their children to act with a purpose so that they might enjoy what life had to offer. A philosopher living two thousand years before Plutarch might well have said the same thing. The brevity of life was as inescapable then as it is today and as it will be tomorrow. It is not illogical to associate education and time with life. In fact, if we pause and reflect we realize that our education has come about only because there was time for it. If we have had a purpose, then surely time has brought some enjoyment to us. It may be the simple pleasure of knowing someone with whom we share a common interest, or it may be the warmth of satisfaction that comes from solving a difficult problem. What¬ ever it is, time in its passing has borne it. As we go through our daily cycle from dawn to dawn, it may seem that what we do has little significance for us or the world. Yet, even the least event has a meaning although we may not grasp it until time has added its dimension. So it is with the affairs of men. Time becomes the window through which we see the past. This past of yesterday we cannot govern, but the past of tomorrow is ours to shape as we will. As we wish, time can reveal a life that bears our mark for good. To you, Class of 1964, I commend this thought of Plutarch. Lay hold on a purpose so that life may bring you the joy of something well done. Remember, time alone will measure the worth of what you do today. 6