Lawrence High School - Lawrencian Yearbook (Falmouth, MA)

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DEDICATION Mr. Mills intently watches his pupils’ pro- gress. Mr. Earl H. Mills displays his ever-ready smile. With President Kennedy’s emphasis on physical fitness and 50- mile hikes, the spotlight of interest has been turned more fully on physical education departments. Lawrence High School has awaken- ed to the fact that our championship football, basketball, track, baseball, and cross-country teams of the past and present owe much of their success to Mr. Earl H. Mills. The spirit of good sportsmanship is as inherent a quality in our teams as is their athletic ability. Both these attributes are bred through Mr. Mills’ efforts in his gym classes. During the first two years of association with this instructor, boys emerge from the gym with aching muscles, results of attempts at an excessive amount of push-ups, sit-ups, and pull-ups. Soon, however, with encourage- ment and coaching from Mr. Mills, these boys develop their skills. Sportsmanship is taught more by example than by instruction. Smiling but firm, Mr. Mills evokes from his pupils the will and determination to excel. Although his job of teaching gym to every pupil in four grades is extremely time-consuming, Mr. Mills has made space in his schedule to act as coach, referee, speaker, and friend. He organized our soccer team and acted as temporary coach until a permanent one could be found. At present, he devotes much time after school and in the evenings to working with the gymnastics team. While passing through the girls’ gym, he often stops to give the basketball team needed advice. At sports assemblies, Mr. Mills is very satisfied with doing the work of introductions and allowing coaches and team members to receive all the praise. Above all, he offers encourage- ment and a ready smile to all. 2

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Co-editors Beverly Burwell Eleanor Nace Adviser Mr. R. Curtis McKee Business Manager Bradford Moses Adviser Mr. John J. Farrell Photographer Mr. Melvin Howard Kelsey Studio Publisher’s Representative Robert Vantine Delmar Printing Co. Published by the Senior Class of LAWRENCE HIGH SCHOOL Falmouth, Massachusetts O ' ZS 40

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, pubVic l arv fa l m °u,A ■ 0 25 0 ImoutK ■ ■ ”■ fa MR. MARSHALL’S MESSAGE . Mr. Russell B. Marshall, Principal In this country the task of preparing for citizenship is the foremost problem faced by every educational insti- tution. We have an ideal, the ideal of democracy. In practice we frequently fall below this ideal, but it serves its function nonetheless. Democracy’s ultimate safeguard is the enlightened conscience of the citizen. Being a government “of the people, by the people, and for the people,” it must depend for perpetuation upon the moral integrity of the people. The schools have helped each of you to form the right basic habits, personal attitudes, and emotional reactions required in good citizens. It is my earnest hope that through the years the graduates of L.H.S. will by their actions, interest, and cooperation hold precious the ideals of democracy. The young people of tod ay have a great responsibility, the responsibility of carrying on the ideal of democracy and applying it to the many problems facing the world. The dignity of humanity, one of the essential concepts of democracy, requires that racial antagonisms be mini- mized. Your school life has contributed to both your understanding and appreciation of the customs and habits of other peoples. Your faith and belief in the future of democracy, demonstrated by the inception of the AFS program for next year, must contribute to the cause of peace. These are the ideals of democracy. Your adherence to them can be your great contribution to a better life. SECRETARIAL STAFF Mr. Merson’s hard-working staff is composed of Miss Martha Tavares, Miss Alberta Donahue, Executive Secretary, and Miss Regina Peck. Not pictured, Mrs. Clough. 3 Mr. Marshall’s Secretary Mrs. Nancy Bullard i s as- sisted by Lois Smith.