Ipswich High School - Tiger Yearbook (Ipswich, MA)

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Marjorie Wilkins “Little — but apt in the held.” Marjorie, better known as “Tootie,” is a cute miss with a merry disposition and a sparkling smile. Her beauti- ful clothes constitute an eloquent witness to her sew- ing talent. This talent plus an equal ability in cooking will make her an ideal wife in the not-too distant future. Glee Club 1; Basketball 3; Cub Typist 4; Tiger Typist 4 ; Reception Committee 4 ; Cafeteria 4 ; Choir 4. Frederick Whittier “He sits high in all the people’s hearts.” Gage’s antics have kept the rest of us gasping from laughter throughout our high school careers. His writing ability has also amazed the rest of us who struggle with pqcms and compositions. With his wil- lingness to help at all times and his friendly smile, Gage has made himself a popular and vivacious mem- ber of the class. Gage will travel far and advance rapid- ly because he possesses the quality of diligence and per- severance that will enable him to do so. Best of luck. Gage. Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Letter 4; Cub Staff 4; Boys’ Glee Club 4; Latin Club 2; Junior Prom Committee 3; Class Celebrity; Honor Award 1; Tiger Staff 4. GRaDuaTion Essays 4 Security £ives dn he d eart By MARILYN GUNN Throughout the course of a day we are bound to hear the word “security” used in one form or an- other. It may be as “social security”, economic security, or in numerous other phrases. Every citi- zen is famil’.ar with these uses of the word, but each one has a different idea as to its meaning. The dictionary says, “Freedom from fear, anxiety, or care; confidence of power or safety.” People of different backgrounds have widely varied ideas; similarly, security to people in successive stages of life will vary according to age. The child, in order to feel secure, needs a comfortable, happy home, and the assurance that he is wanted. The adolescent, or modern teen-ager, wants food, shelter, and clothes, understanding parents, and popularity among others of his own age. The man of today wants a steady income, recognition in his field of work, and a closely-knit family. Of course all of these are highly desirable for material security. To add to them we need the material assistance of an adequate supply of money, well-enforced law ' s, and the feeling of power that stems from strong military protection. Yes, these factors give us, “confidence of power or safety,” and should be the goal of a free, well-organized society for the majority of its members. We should not, however, limit ourselves to material things alone, for important though they may be, they can be destroyed overnight. What we need is a vital spiritual security that makes us feel peace and contentment in our hearts and equanimity in the face of any eventuality. Such a feeling can come only from an inner strength. There are certain 19

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Theresa Tondreault “It is easier not to speak a word at a ' l, Than to speak more words than we should.” Underneath her blanket of calm reserve lies a hint of deviltry, and her twinkling eyes belie her dignified ap- pearance. She is a conscientious worker, and you can be sure that any thing “Terry” puts her mind on gets done quickly and efficiently. The best wishes of the class go with you, “Terry”. Glee Club 1 ; Cafeteria 3 ; Reception Committee 4 ; Basketball 4 ; Choir 4. George Tsoutsouris “Creations heir, — the world, the world is yours.” “Chcot’s” winning smile and cheery words have won him a host of friends throughout the school. He is a trumpeter of great renown and will some day play in a well known orchestra or band. He has proved his ability in leadership by being our Vice-President for four years. We are all glad to have known a likeable chap such as “Choot” and are sure that he is one boy who will succeed in life. • Class Vice President 1, 2, 3, 4; Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Or- chestra 2, 3; Glee Club 2, 3, 4; Football 2, 3, 4 ; Letter- man 3, 4; Latin Club 2; Honor Awmrd 1, 2, 3; Steering Committee 4; Budget Committee 4; Class Celebrity; Junior Prom Committee 3; Senior Play. Peter Tyler “I must go down to the sea again To the lonely sea and sky.” The senior class was sorry to have Peter leave us, but duty calls, and we must be ready. We missed his antics and his genial manner during the last months of our senior year. Best of luck to you Pete in your pavy career. We know that Uncle Sam will be as proud of you as we shall be. Farewell and “Ben Voyage.” Track 1; Letter 1; Senior Committee 4. Charles Weagle “Smiling ever smiling as he wends his way.” “Skinner” is well liked by all his fellow classmates, and he possesses a good many friends with whom he shares his many good times. He may often be seen driving his car along the by now familiar route to Hamilton where he spends many spare hours with Betty. Just continue to be the swell person you are, “Skinner”, and we know that your life will be a happy one. Football 1, 2, 3; Co-Captain 3; Letterman 2, 3; Track 3; Letter 3. 18

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necessary ingredients that must be skillfully blend ed to produce this strength within us. In the first place, a sound character and a trained mind are indispensable. They have value in any time, place, or situation. These necessary ingredi- ents can be developed not only by formal education, but by experience and self-discipline as well. With the feeling of self confidence that results from the possession of these traits, we cannot help but gain an inner security. Then we must consider freedom, a spiritual free- dom, which means not doing what we like, but rather knowing and wanting to do what is right. A free man is one who has severed from his heart the bonds of ignorance, cowardice, intemperance, stupidity, and selfishness. He is prepared to face any threat that comes, for he feels secure from worldly evil. In the words of Robert M. Hutchins, “A man has personal freedom if he wills the good and knows the truth.” Another important element in real security is faith — a faith that strengthens our belief in God, for we must remember it is He who has placed us in a land where rights are respected. It is He who gave us the glorious heritage that is ours. This country was founded by God-fearing men upon the Christian principles of right, justice, and moral- ity, and o.ilv as material aims are subordinated to moral principles can we as a people and as indi- viduals expect to prosper and remain truly secure. But along with this faith in God we must have confidence in ourselves as individuals. There is untold satisfaction in doing things independently with the knowledge that we are correct in our judge- ments. Who could better illustrate this type of spirit than the pioneers who struggled to open up an unknown land? We would do well to follow their example and believe in ourselves and in the destiny of mankind. If we believe that we need not depend on government to solve our problems. What ds By GEORGE BOUCHARD Whenever anybody talks with me about my future as a high school or college graduate, he always adds the warning, “Be sure to like your job or you will never be happy.” Usually the argument for happiness assumes great importance in the conver- sation — so much so that I began to wonder. What to me is happiness and how can I attain it? How worthy a goal is it? Can anybody be fooled by a wu’ong idea of happiness ? Happiness means to me a lasting contented feeling which could come from security or from being at peace wdth oneself and the rest of the world. It is the feeling, not the word used to des- cribe it, which is important to me. In wrong doing many people get a sensation which they mistake for pleasure. It may be the thrill of stealing for the first time in defiance of one’s superiors or it may be the feeling sensed in reve ige for some true or imaginary wrong done to them. Some people, but very few, may have an almost rational reason for committing a crime. If a person is starving or freezing, as a few were during the last depression, he may steal out of necessity, but he gets no sensation except disgust from his act. People who drift into crime usually start out with a false idea of pleasure and try to gain it by committing small crimes for the thrill. Then as their consciences become hardened, they graduate to larger misdeeds to get their so-called “fun.” Finally w’hen they do realize how wrong our security in such troubled times as these would immeasurably increase. Finally let me present the idea of independent living as an aid to my kind of security. I realize that today there are many obstacles which prevent us from getting as much out of life as we would like. If we could only put aside for a time the television set, the movie screen, the radio, and the local gathering place, all innocuous enough in themselves and even educational tools when dis- criminately used, we would see how much time is consumed in inferior pursuits, and we would have more time to improve ourselves with reading, with study of the arts, or with a closer relationship with Nature. The ability thus to entertain our- selves and to enrich our lives through our own efforts without be.iefit of outside agency would fur- ther develop the independence that would make us more secure. Perhaps the best example of inde- pendent living is that of Henry David Thoreau. The years he spent living alone in the peaceful woods of Walden showed him the beauties of a simple life, free from the struggles of possession and loss. Though he tried this life only as an ex- periment, he returned to his village life wiser, happier, and more secure in his possession of the indestructible things in life. In addition to these prominent factors, we can increase our spiritual strength by expanding our powers; that is, by increasing our moral courage, overcoming difficulties, being tolerant, sympathetic, and understanding. To a world in such a state as ours spiritual se- curity is not only desirable; it is essential, for only by feeling content and secure will the people of the w ' orld reject the power that is threatening universal peace. We stand challenged by an aggressor that must be fought with mind and heart as well as with bombs. It is time that we raised our spiritual security to the heights we enjoy materially. It is up to us to bring spiritual as well as material leadership to a waiting and troubled world. happiness? they have been, it is too late. Thus it is with drug addicts and drunkards, for it is evident they did not deliberately plan to become this type of person. Some people derive a pleasure from thinking only of themselves. They usually develop into such self-centered individuals because of outside influ- ences in their youth which have made them feel important. Soon they begin to believe that they are always right and retreat into a shell of smug satis- faction. They think they are happy and never enter into other people’s affairs unless it is to deride the other person’s efforts and ideas. They do not realize that they are living in a bubble of their imagination until somebody breaks this bubble for them. Then they are lost. They do not even have a purpose for living and all their fun has been taken from them. So it is with all false happiness. There are many harmless pleasures which, al- though they have no serious purpose, are necessary to balance one’s life. These pleasures are harmless only when care is exercised in their use. While most practical jokes are harmless, for instance, there are many instances where they have caused bodily harm and even death. These jokes were not maliciously planned but were intended for good fun. Sports and recreation, if allowed to monopolize one’s life, would fall into this category. When a person loses his sense of proportion and participates in sports more for the sake of beating the other fel- low than for the enjoyment derived from a sense of achievement and from team work, the activity 20