Framingham High School - Philomath Yearbook (Framingham, MA)

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, 3 K Q. VV o co' OES To the members of the Class of l968: You are now graduates of Framingham South High School, Class of l968. You attended this school during a period of great general prosperity, but with real poverty in certain areas. There exists a condition of apathy or indifference on the part of many individuals, organizations, and agencies toward major problems and issues, such as elections, budget issues, crime on our streets, foreign policies and crippling strikes in industry by government employees. However, conditions are not as bad as they are made to appear by the press and radio and from the speake r's platform. Because our means of communication are more highly developed and sophisticated today, we are informed instantly of each incident and event at the local, state, national and international levels. Such speed lends itself to overemphasis. leading people to feel that conditions today are much worse than those of the past. This is not true. If our citizens both young and old will continue to believe in and practice respect for all lawful authority, these problems will be as satisfactorily resolved as they have been in the past. Be assured- of this. As it is inevitable that human beings will make mistakes, it follows that authorities, whether individual or governmental, will err. But if our form of government is to survive, rules, regulations and laws are necessary and must be obeyed. To Strive is To Accomplishu is your school motto. I feel sure that the Class of 1968 will strive and accomplish much in future years. Your country looks to you. the fine citizens, workers and leaders of tomorrow to build a better world for all of us. We have confidence that you will do it. Sincerely yours. Ralph .l. Martin Principal