Holten High School - Onion Yearbook (Danvers, MA)

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DEDICATION This year Mr. Ernest W. April begins his first year as Principal of Holten High School. He has also served as advisor to the Senior Class of 1959. He has aided the class in many respects with his wise counsel and advice, and, under his super- vision, the Senior Class was successful in all its undertakings and activities. In recognition of his first year as prin- cipal and of his service as our class advis- or, we, the Senior Class of 1959 appre- ciatively and respectfully dedicate this, the first issue of Holten High-Lite, to Mr. Ernest W. April.

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MR. ERNEST W. APRIL Principal The newly elected principal of Holten High School, elected this year, is Mr. Ernest W. April. Mr. April assumes his position as prin- cipal with a wide and varied career behind him. He is a native of Salem, Massachusetts. He was graduated from Salem High School in 1932. He then attended Phillips Exeter Academy in Exeter, New Hampshire, and was graduated from this institution in 1933. After graduation from Phillips Exeter, Mr. April attended Dartmouth College, from which he was graduated in 1937 with a Bachelor of Arts degree. From Dartmouth Mr. April went to Europe, where he taught in the MacJannet Schools in St. Cloud, France, during 1937 and 1938. He after- ward returned to the United States and taught in the Salem Public Schools in 1941 and 1942. Mr. April then came to Holten High School, where he taught from 1942 to 1958. While a member of the Holten High faculty. Mr. April served in the United States Navy from 1944 to 1946. He is now serving in the Naval Reserve, in which he holds the rank of Lieutenant-Commander. While teaching here at Holten High, Mr. April continued studying to further his ed- ucation. For his achievement in his studies he received a Master of Education degree in 1951 from Harvard University. Mr. April assumed his duties as Principal of Holten High School in 1958. The Class of 1959 wishes Mr. April much luck and success for the future in his position of Principal of Holten High. All school principals regard their posi- tion in a somewhat different light. Each one has his own philosophy about his job. Mr. April sums up his philosophy and ideas about the principalship as follows: “It has been said that ‘he who burns to be all things to all men can be assured that he will do no serious injury to any and possibly no sig- nificant good, but he will make ashes of his own integrity.’ However, this is the role that is forced upon the public high school. Our object is to enable every student to de- velop himself to the extent of his abilities and to insure his chances for success in what- ever endeavor he undertakes after he leaves high school. With the cooperation of all our teachers, we shall strive to perpetuate the tradition and high standards of Holten High. We shall make every effort to prepare our stu- dents to meet the increasingly competitive college admissions problem, and, as facilities are made available, to offer a meaningful terminal education for as many students as possible. Our aim will be to make high school a truly worthwhile experience for every stu- dent. If we can accomplish this to a reason- able degree, we need have no fear for the integrity of our schools.” 6

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STAFF COMMENT Every year the editors of the yearbook are faced with the problem of making the book better than it has ever been before. The outstanding change that has been made in the book this year is the name. In the past years it has been called The Onion with the exception of last year’s book, which was dedicated to our retiring principal Mr. Dunn. The class of “59” is proud to be the first to publish the Holten High-Lite. Other changes that have been introduced are an enlargement of the picture section and a supplement which will include pictures and descrip- tions of activities, such as sports, graduation, and senior reception. We hope that you receive as much enjoyment from looking through your book, as we did in compiling it. We extend our appreciation for the cooperation from the teachers and students whose hard work made this publication possible. Nr 8