Fermi High School - Traces Yearbook (Enfield, CT)

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FACULTY AND ADMINISTRATION 15

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DEDICATION “You give little when you give of your posses- sions. It is when you give of yourself that you truly give.” — Kahlil Gibran “It is good to be a seeker, but sooner or later you have to be a finder and then it is well to give what you have found, a gift to the world for whoever will accept it.” — Jonathan Livingston Seagull We, the class of 1981, dedicate this yearbook to Miss Mary Ann Fonseca, who with unwavering committment has earned the respect of the students and faculty of Enrico Fermi High. Our class is proud to acclaim such an outstanding candidate to receive this honor. As Chairperson of the English Department, Miss Fonseca has maintained a superior program of studies and has demanded aca- demic excellence in its implementation. One notable feature of this program is her work in the sphere of Critical Writing, an invaluable aid to college bound students. Involved and versatile. Miss Fonseca has covered a wide scope of activities as an advisor to the Traces Yearbook Staff, the Senior Variety Show, the Valedictorian and Salutatorian, and the Varsity and Junior Varsity Cheerleaders. She has also served as a judge in the FBLA State Speaking Competition, a coordinator of Homecom- ing Weekend, and a chaperone at various school functions. She has proved to be an indispensable and integral part of Enrico Fermi High School. With her wit, wisdom and enthusiasm. Miss Forseca has instilled a thirst for knowledge in all who have been enriched by her acquaintance. We must respect her as a teacher and as an advisor — we choose to respect her as a person. 14

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In bidding farewell to the class of 1981, 1 cannot help but recall a quote from Kahlil Gibran: “No man can reveal to you aught but that which already lies half asleep in the dawning of your knowledge. The teacher who walks in the shadow of the temple, among his followers, gives not of his wisdom, but rather of his faith and his lovingness. If he is, indeed, wise, he does not bid you enter the house of his wisdom, but rather leads you to the threshold of your own mind . . . For the vision of one man lends not its wings to another man.” It is my sincere hope that we have helped awaken your vision, your faith in yourself and your quest for knowledge. If we indeed “have led you to the threshold of your own mind,” we have succeeded in giving you a portion of the legacy we endeavor to give to all the students of Fermi High. At this time of commencement, or “beginning” of one of the many crossroads in your life, I encourage each of you to keep alive the memories from Fermi High School, to reach for new adventures and to take your place in our challenging society. On behalf of the administration and staff I wish you a happy, healthy and successful future. Sincerely, C. Mario A. Gentile Principal 16