Groton High School - Retrospect Yearbook (Groton, NY)

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IDR Here, at last, arelthose who have concluded their high school edu- cation - the seniors - about to set out into the world on their own. When they were younger, my characteristic tendencies toward defeatism and procrastination showed in all their work. As they grew older, these qualities began to disappear, until finally, with the close of this year, the exorcism of these elements was complete, and my negative spirit was gone from them forever. Their classes, their classmates, their teachers and advisors, the activities and sports in which they worked and played and learned, have all helped them through the years. But now they are putting these things away, they are starting another phase in their lives. ln some of them l may appear again, for most of them my passivity and listlessness are gone. But wait - l am not gone from them completely. My muddling ways are still with them. They will continue to make mistakes. They will still forget social amenities and find it hard to follow conventions. I will always be a part of them, wherever they go. I

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RICHARD L. SMITH The highest of distinctions is serv- ice to others. Vice-President 4, President 2, 3, Student Coun- cil l-4, Treasurer 2, 3, Tri-County I, 2, Base- ball I-4. S NICR RICHARD V. V. STRINGHAM With honor and ability he abounds. President I, 4, Treasurer 3, Tri-County 4, Hon- or Society, President 4, Treasurer 3, Boys' State, Science Club I, Oratorical Contest 3, Gym Club I, 2, Basketball Score Keeper 2-4, Intramurals I, 2, Plays I, 2.