Framingham North High School - Archon Yearbook (Framingham, MA)

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FRAMINGHAM SOUTH HIGH SCHOOL 3 I Flagg Drive Framingham, Mass. 01701 Fellow Members of the Class of 1967: The past four years have flown by quickly for us, and it is now that we fully realize the responsibilities and burdens that are ahead of us. Adults tell us it ' s a cold, cruel world, but I am sure that each of us is fully capable of meeting it. Our last four years have been designed to make us able men and women, ready to challenge and explore all facets of our new and growing world. Whatever occupation we may choose, be it doctor, lawyer, athlete, engineer, or soldier, I ' m sure that we all can be successful if we try. Since we are the first class to graduate after four years at Framingham South High School, we must set a precedent for those who come after us to follow. Thanks to our fine school system and administration, we have been guided in how to meet the various challenges ahead of us. If we adhere to our principles and those things which have been instilled in us, we will do credit to our class and our school, as well as to our parents and ourselves. I would like to take this opportunity to thank my fellow classmates for allowing me to represent them as President of the Class of ' 67. I would especially like to thank our principal, Mr. Martin, and Mrs. Savas, our advisor, for the help and guidance they have given us in the past four years. Sincerely, Brian Hastings

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FRAMINSHAM SOUTH HIGH SCHOOL 3 I Flagg Drive Framingham, Mass. 01701 TO MEMBERS OF THE CLASS OF 1967: A great deal of unwarranted criticism is being directed toward the youth of today. The statements are grossly unfair because they are directed or leveled at all our young people when they apply to only a very small percentage of them. This troublesome group was with us years ago; we will always have with us this small percentage that causes difficulties and unrest, not only in our youth group but in our adult population. It is unfortunate that these critics are not in a position to observe some of the great accomplishments of the youth of today. They would marvel at the ability and talent shown by our young people in musical productions, such as the Regional and State Music Educators ' Concerts, and the work which they produce for art exhibits. Their knowledge of scientific phenomena and demonstrations of scientific principles would surprise them at a science fair. Their poise and skill of presentation, debating or in a drama, would prove most enjoyable and enlightening. Their knowledge of math- ematical principles in a course on computers would leave them very confused. The scholastic and athletic records of the students of today compare most favorably with those of the past. It is most unfair to condemn the great majority of the youth of today for the undesirable acts and unrest caused by a small minority. The class of 1967 is a part of this very fine group of young people of the present day. Its achievements are many and varied and the quality of these achievements may rightly be a source of pride to the class members, their parents and their teachers. We sincerely wish you, the class of 1967, every success in the work that you under- take and happiness throughout your life. Sincerely, Ralph J. Martin, Principal

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You don ' t look sick to me, says Mrs. Restighini as Ellis Bryant reports to Medical. JKain ten an ce The Medical Department, to many students is simply a competent group consisting of a doctor and group of nurses in navy blue. The of- fice where they are located is a haven when illness or accident strikes. Occasionally it has been used as a hoped- for escape-hatch for erring students. However, only rare- ly has this escape trick been successful, as nurses have a remarkable nose for such stu- dents. Actually, an interested stu- dent would find that duties and responsibilities of the Medical Department are many and varied, and that the application of ice-packs and dispensing of band-aids is only a small part. Most im- portant of these is the health counseling of pupils; next is the assisting of parents in any health problems of their chil- dren. On a broader scale, the effective Medical Department is a curriculum in health prob- lems, the consultant on school building and grounds sanita- tion and safety, and finally a health resource and adminis- trative assistant on health problems for the entire school community. JKedicaf Mrs. Gertrude M. Quirk, R.N. Supervisor of Nurses Mr. Mailman spurs on an ex- cited student body at the North rally. STAFF: Front Row: Patrick Daly. Gino Bonvini, John Woodrum; Second Row: Joseph Cinimo, Everett Mailman, Head Custodian: Chester Komola. and Mrs. Ida Ryan. There is more to South High than meets the eye: behind the calm exterior, four thousand two hundred sixty lockers need to be kept in repair; fifteen hundred gallons of oil a day in three boilers heat students to seventy degrees Fahrenheit; twenty-two acres of grass grow to be mowed in the summer. Handling both the routines and crises of keeping South running, the Maintenance Department covers collectively several miles in halls a day. Arriving at 6:30 each morning, Mr. Everett Mailman directs his staff in taking care of everything from combi- nation locks to mixers in the cafeteria, from routine repairs to preparation of the gym for a rally. When one boiler kicks out, maintenance kicks it in again; otherwise learning might be a cold business at times.