Gloucester High School - Flicker Yearbook (Gloucester, MA)

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7 r lin t tittup doUTd into (Ziaaceaten- i t . ' .S., da out t£e itwuiidef In 1940 the first students at- tended the new high school built in Gloucester off Centennial Ave- nue. We students of this school have been very conscious of the fact that we are attending a su- perior school and have tried to keep it on such a basis by our behavior, appearance, and scho- lastic achievements. We have had representatives from other schools visit us each year for ideas about school architecture, activities, and standards. This year there are 1364 students at- tending Gloucester High School, an all-time high. Citizens of Gloucester can appreciate and be proud of the fact that this high school is not only a very modern building but one that has been well cared for. The students have had pride in attending such a fine school and have strived to keep up its standards in every respect.

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Gloucester High School Graduating Class of 1958: Congratulations on completing a phase in your total span of life! I believe that I express the feelings of your parents, teachers, and citizens of the city when I say that it is our hope that in these past twelve years of your formal educa- tion you have been given the tools and developed attitudes that will help you to take your rightful place in society. The sacrifices of your parents, your teachers, and the oppor- tunities made available to you by your community will be more than repaid if you, as future parents, diligent workers, and active citizens, help make your community, nation, and the world a better place in which to live. Godspeed! L. MUNRO GRANDY Superintendent of Schools MR. L. MUNRO GRANDY Superintendent of Schools r cd t uCCiven at ( eatnot School , . . The goals of education have been stated in many ways. One widely known objective outlines the task of the school as the development of health, a command of the funda- mental processes, a worthy home membership, vocational interests and skills, civic competence, a worthy use of leisure, and an ethical character. Regardless of the day special goals are listed, education in the United States seeks to develop each individual for the fullest possible participation in the American demo- cratic way of life. Because American schools are for all of the children and youth— not merely for the gifted or academi- cally inclined— though these areas are important and are taken care of— the individual child and his needs must take precedence over arbitrary standards and narrow academic achievement. We expect the school to take every pupil as far along the pathways of learning as his interest and abilities will permit him to go. The goals of education emerge from the culture they serve. The nation that exalts force and violence will have a very different set of educational aims from one that exalts reason and peace. Through its schools a nation seeks to transmit to each succeeding generation whatever its people regard as good. MR. J. STANLEY THOMPSON Assistant Superintendent 6