Fay School - Pioneer Yearbook (Southborough, MA)

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FAY SCHOOL SOUTHBOROUGH • MASSACHUSETTS 01772 A. BROOKS HARLOW, JR ••• TELEPHONE Headmaster (©••J (617)485-0100 June, 1985 Dear Graduating Students: Each year when this time comes for me to write a message to you, I go back and reread the previous years ' messages. It helps me to put into perspective what has transpired at Fay during my eighteen years here. If I thought that last year I had not seen much of the student population, I really know that this year has been an even greater distance maker between me and you. In looking at my calendar, I have spent almost 75% of my time out of School. I am very aware of the demands which have been put on my time as my travels have taken me to many regions of this great country. My job at Pay has changed from that ever visible presence to that of one who is seeking to bring that outside consti- tuency ever closer to this fine School. Soon, you will be one of those who will only look back with either love, affection and endearment to your School or you will feel some resentment, unfairness or injustices in your stay with us. A discussion of feelings is appropriate because you are at the most wonderful stage of your development. The world is your oyster , say those of us who are older and wiser than you. You can accomplish anything you wish. You have been in an institution of learning which has provided you with choices, decision making, excellent teachers, fine resources, good physical programs and tradition. In ray travels I have probably met some 1,000 alumni of Fay and their feelings have varied about their stay with us. However, one recurring theme comes across from each one of those people, and it is, I really was given an outstanding education from a dedicated group of faculty and staff members. My message to this class of graduates is that you will do yourself, and only yourself, a great disservice if you do not use your God given talents to the best of your ability. Fine tune those talents as the years progress and also strengthen your weaknesses so that you can be a giver rather than a receiver. The phrase, To whom much has been given; much is expected , is so relevent to your situation. Such pride I receive when I hear of the wonderful accoraplishments of our graduates. They do their School proud, and I so hope that you too will bring such pride to yourself and to us. You have been given the tools; please use them. Mrs. Harlow, the faculty, the staff, and I will be very sorry to see you leave, but we know there are so many fine experiences awaiting you in your future endeavors. We hope you will wish to come back and see us often. The doors are always open, and we welcome you back with open arms. May you always know happiness. Sincerely yours. Sincerely yours, -. A. Brooks Harlow, Jr. Headmaster ABH cl