Fitch High School - Tantara Yearbook (Groton, CT)

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Superintendent’s Message To the Class of 1960: You have every right to be proud of your graduation. Certainly your parents and your teachers are proud of what you have accomplished. It is a significant achievement. At the same time I hope you might have some feeling of gratitude for the opportunity you have been given. For your opportunity to obtain a good education did not arise by chance; it was the result of sacrifice, study, and hard work. The sacrifices your parents have happily made, you must know; per- haps you might overlook the financial sacrifice the citizens of Groton have made in your behalf. To know that it costs about five thousand dollars of tax money to carry each of you through twelve grades may give you some idea. Through their own study, hard work, and devotion, your teachers have tried to offer you the best possible education. They have been happy to do so and hope you have taken good advantage of it. All these sacrifices made on your behalf and the work invested in you show the faith your parents, your teachers, and the people of Groton have in you. They are proud of you and know that their faith in you is justified. Please accept my personal congratulations and sincere best wishes for your continued success. ROBERT E. GAINES

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To the Class of 1960 Remembering is a privilege reserved for the individual. It is for each to use as he sees fit. To you the Class of I960, the privilege is at your command. Unlike most privileges it does not have to be earned. It is there to be used and enjoyed at a moment's notice. Remember the fun you've had — use these memories when you need cheering up. Remember your successes — use them as incentives to greater efforts. Re- member your fellow students — they have had a part in shaping your personality. Remember your teachers — their influence will be with you forever. Remember your school — you have had a part in building its character. Remember your parents, your community, your church. Remember all you can — and use it! MR. GEORGE TYLER Principal

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Board of Education FIRST ROW, left to right: Mrs. George Sossman, Mr. W. F. Scott, Mrs. A. W. Le wandrowski, Mr. Ralph O. Lewis. SECOND ROW: Mr. Jay S. Buckley, Mr. War ren L. Molton, Mr. Robert MacGregor. To The Class of 1960 One of the weaknesses which we have at times, is the tendency to take for granted, as factual, statements made by others seemingly au- thoritative. Many times the endorsement of such statements is due to a belief that the speaker, or author, knows what he is talking, or writing about; at any rate what he says sounds logical. If one can but have the time, and the facilities, in this busy life to search for facts, the result will be rewarding. The trip made by President Eisenhower to Europe and Asia, last Decem- ber, is an illustration of a man, who seemingly had at his disposal the most factual information regarding the conditions of our foreign relations. But, his desire to see and hear for himself, will make our world position more secure. Seek the truth, and the truth will make you free.' May your fondest hopes come true! Best wishes to you all. FREEMAN R. HATHAWAY Chairman of the Groton Board of Education