Lawrence High School - Lawrencian Yearbook (Falmouth, MA)

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Six THE LAWRENCI AN — 1941 A Message To The Senior Class Russell B. Marshall, Principal T HE difference between a wise man and a fool is judgment. Of all the qualities which can be hired in the market place, sound judgment is the scarcest. We are acquiring new experiences all the time, but if they are to improve our judgment, we must interpret them Experience is a very excellent school. Educa- tion is intended as a short cut to the experi- ences of those who have preceded us. Every young person should make the most of his own experiences, of course, but depend for the de- velopment of his individual judgment upon the experiences of all the rest of the world. By making a practice of doing that, he has sufficient material at his command, if he has the average degree of mentality, for developing good judgment. Accurate observation and a broad background of general information must precede the making of sound judgments. High schools and colleges exist primarily for the purpose of affording opportunities for young men and young women to accumulate stores of knowledge which are to be useful to them in life, and by means of which it is hoped they will become better citizens of their community, state, and country. I hope that as you leave Lawrence High School, you will feel that you are taking with you more than just the knowledge gained through your study of the different subjects. It does seem to me that one may possess a great deal of knowledge, but unless this knowledge can be tempered with wisdom, it is of little use to him in the world he lives. Knowledge tempered with wisdom makes it possible for young people to develop sound judgment and common sense. Tact seems to me to be an outgrowth, or better, a combination of common sense and self-restraint. Tact goes around an obstacle in- stead of climbing over it. To have abundant tact is to be endowed with one of the most valuable possessions. While some people seem to be naturally tactful, none may be without a fair share of it. These three important char- acteristics — knowledge, wisdom, and tact — all contribute toward the development of sound judgment. As you leave Lawrence High School, it is my earnest hope that each of you may possess the knowledge of those characteristics so necessary to make sound judgments. It is for each of you to develop yourselves in such a way as to profit by your experiences, and so earnestly desire to achieve that some day you may look back upon a life of achievement. America needs young people of sound judg- ment and high ideals today more than ever before. It is my sincere hope that each of you do possess the stuff that will help you attain success.

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LAWRENCE HIGH SCHOOL Five

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SENIOR CLASS 1941 President Vice-President Secretary Treasurer Marshal SENIOR CLASS OFFICERS Muriel G. Gediman T. Richard Hewins Gertrude M. Atkinson Carleton H. Collins Lyle H. Long, ’42 Class Motto Finished, yet beginning.” Colors Class Ode Red and White Mura Booker Flower Red Carnation 1941 CLASS OFFICERS Muriel Gediman, Richard Hewins, Carleton Collins, Gertrude Atkinson