Foxboro High School - Red Fox Yearbook (Foxboro, MA)

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aguhellhmabnfk wage To the Class of 1952: 'GI do the very best I know how -- the very best I can - and I mean to keep doing so until the end. If the end brings me out all right, what is said against me won't amount to anythingf- If the end brings me out wrong, ten thousand angels swearing I was right would make no dwrerencef, The man who said the above did much for this country of ours and for his achievements he was awarded with an assassin,s bullet. He might well have lived a dozen or more years if he had not always courageously faced issues and offered his best without regard to the possible results. In these days of graft and corruption, of petty pressures, and the general attitude that one should do no more than he gets paid for and as little as possible to cover the job, such a philosophy of Abraham Lincoln is not common. I am sure you know the word that is frequently used to describe the person who is more concerned with doing than receiving -- maybe you have used it in reference to some of your classmates who have been pretty conscientious about doing homework, preparing for tests, or even seeking extra assignments. Somehow, it is just not popular today to go all out on anything - to keep plugging and putting forth your best at all times, and calling the play as you see it is apt to get you into difficulty. You have learned a lot in your school years in Foxborough. Will you memorize the one and only assignment from me? Fix the quotation at the top of this page permanently in your mind. Finally, good luck to each of you. And don't forget to go to church regularly and pray daily. JOHN BLACKHALL SMITH page three

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d d . t . l We, the class of 1952, dedicate this fifteenth issue of the Red Fox to Mr. Frank L. Metcalf in sincere appreciation for the advice and friendship which he has given our class. The outings for us at his home will be long remembered as wonderful times and as a display of his genuine interest in our class. He has been unsparing of his time and effort. He has met our problems with enthusiasm and a willingness to help. For his under- standing and patience, we who have benejited, extend our deepest thanks. -73 .. 4 ' AWA4 4-If 5: . . Z P ge'w 7 4 bw

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Mm' af? exmye This is my last message to you as pupils of our school. My final thought to you may be embodied in this simple motto --'6Control yoursey and you will control others. To control yourself you must realize your own strength and weakness. We all have faults and we have our virtues. Remember this, a real friend is one who likes you and seeks your companion- ship in spite of your faults. .lust a few final reminders: be tolerant. Remember there are two contrasting viewpoints in most controversies. You have been taught to think for yourselves. You can do much to mold the character of your community. You have great responsibilities. Use your talents wisely and under trying circumstances -- keep your temper. page four I expect you to become worthy members of your community. A X