Longmeadow High School - Masacksic Yearbook (Longmeadow, MA)

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The world, the race, the soul — in space and time the universe, All bound as is befitting each — all surely going somewhere. Walt Whitman J-oreward The world offers an infinite number of opportuni- ties for achievement. To attain personal satisfaction and permanent success, it is each person ' s responsibility to select and pursue a specif ic ' field of interest. Therefore, one must not only conquer physical space but also de- velop one ' s mental capacities to the fullest extent while striving for perfection as an individual. ■

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cJjedi tu iccLiion The Senior Class wishes to recognize you, Mr. Shindler, for the guidance and exemplary leadership which you have demonstrated as a teacher and later as Longmeadow High School ' s first vice-principal. As advisor to the Student Council and the Traffic Squad, you have helped to foster our sense of unity and discipline. We are indebted to you for your patient understand- ing and your loyal friendship; no minute problem of ours is too small for your attention. We shall always appreciate your interest in us as individuals and with sincere admiration we shall associate you with our four years at Long- meadow High School. As members of the Class of 1961, you have been a most enthusiastic, in- spiring, and interesting group. Your contributions to Longmeadow High School were varied and many. In aca- demics, sports, music, newspaper, year- book — any field of endeavor — the Class of 1961 has shown great spirit and leadership. You have been a tremend- ous help in making the extra-curricular and academic programs stable and strong. Working with you has been truly a pleasure. I ' m sorry to see you go, but time marches on and we must move with it. For the past twelve years your lives have been considerably regulated and controlled by both home and school. Maybe too much so; but that twelfth step has been reached in the stairs of life and you are now ready for the next one. It is a big one and whether you step off into outer space or into a very secure position, it is my belief that you will know where you are going. Life has always been unpredictable and what it holds for each of you, no one knows. However, develop and maintain right-thinking — sane attitudes — in the face of the events that will crowd your days. Face the future with the same spirit, willingness, cooperation and enthusiasm you have shown at Longmeadow High School in the past four years and your rewards will be many. May God bless you. Respectfully, RAI RALPH L. SHINDLER

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JJ onorar y oDeai tli icaiion With sincere admiration and respect, we, the Class of 1961, proudly award this honorary dedication to Mr. W. Henry Cone, who has so capably performed his duties as Superintendent of the Long- meadow School System. We wish him as much success in the future as he has enjoyed during his first year. On our earth today a population explosion is taking place. Knowledge in many subject matter fields is growing at an ever increasing rate. Bold new scientific and technological developments, such as space flight, no longer greatly surprise us. As persons, we tend to see ourselves as being smaller and less significant than in the past. But, think a minute! Each of us is still significant, still important! A crowd is always made up of individuals — people like you and me! There is and always will be others, friends and loved ones, who depend upon us, who need us. Our friendly smiles and kind words will always warm the hearts of those with whom we share them. To live wholesome lives in today ' s exciting world, we cannot ignore the broad social and scientific forces which are changing our environment. We must have more knowledge of them and know how to deal with them effectively. These challenge the minds of all peoples. By the same token, we must not forget the meaning of friendli- ness, truthfulness, dependability, honesty, graciousness, humility, tolerance, and forgive- ness. These are matters of our hearts, the lifeblood of our souls. To the graduating senior, my congratulations and best wishes. Sincerely, Sincerely, • sj. W. HENRY CONE Superintendent of Schools