Lynn Classical High School - Classical Yearbook (Lynn, MA)

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Twinning. Qapcm in dw Que? Citizen 666413 Gonfeoi In Support of Liberal Arts Anne Nichols The relativley new conception that a specialized vocational training is preferable to a liberal arts course has definitely influenced the present trend in education. This conception is a direct result of the urgencies of the recent war, urgencies which sky-rocketed the earning ability of in- dividuals who had a mechanical or technological skill. What more natural, then, that young men and women should wish to take advantage of the flood of opportunities to be found in highly specialized skills. And it is an undeniable fact that such skills are more quickly attained in that training which puts emphasis on one ability rather than on the scope oi knowledge basic in liberal arts. That training essential for equipping a nation at war is naturally unsuited to a nation at peace, for the aims of two such eras are so opposite. One puts emphasis on the immediate results, evidencedin the armament and tangible assets of the nation devoted to defense, the other has a longer range objective, its aim, to develop in the individual, those intangibles that might be called his spirit. In this peace-seeking world, the liberal arts, never so dormant as at present, must once more strive to take precedence over vocational and technical specialization, which has almost completely obliterated the pursuit of the humanities and the liberal arts. It is true that skilled technicians, scientists, master mechanics, and productionists played a vital role in winning the war. Nor can these craftsmen be eliminated in a world at peace. But should this country, or any country, become so technically minded that such courses as languages, literature, and history were replaced by the so-called more practical subjects, then that nation could not and would not survive this whirling twentieth century. The country would find itself dashed into a whirlpool of fear, distrust, and hate, and eventually there would arise that inevitable war from which no nation could survive. To balance, therefore, the incessant demand for specialists, there is a great need for a stable, constant force - a force that will train the intellect to cope easily with the unforeseen. To develop and broaden the mind, moulding its ability to read and to reflect, and to train the emotions, that poise and moderation, attributes of maturity, may be de- veloped in youth, are two vitally important functions of the liberal arts, whose benefits prove invaluable in the face of catasrophe. Fortunate ones thus trained are steeled and stoically face the world and its vicissitudes. The arts and humanities provide a basis of certitude in a world of complexity. Nor do the liberally educated turn to the past merely to imitate 5 rather, they earnestly seek understanding and guidance fContinued on Page 443 thirteen

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GFGWGFCFGWGNGNCFCFWGWGWGWGWGWGWGWGWGWGW Petite Lorraine Britton is bequeathed the quiet and meek ways of shy little Ginney Pannes. To the lucky underclassmen, we, The Seniors, leave our understanding teachers, our large roomy lockers, ample supply of mirrors so well dis- tributed throughout the buildings, desks which carry the history of pupils on their well polished tops, chairs which are the cause of many snags and runs in those hard-to-get nylons, and last of all, our text-books, many of which we have never opened, others which, though studied, still remain a mystery to most of us. Signed, sealed, and witnessed in this thankful month of June by your most humble C?'?J and obedient servant, fSealJ CSignedJ Shirley A. Williams We, the undersigned do hereby swear on our mysterious MacBeth that any truths found in this will are purely accidental. CWitnessedJ Dead Pan Hackett Bernadine Dodd Screwball Reily CLASS HISTORY fContinued from Page 101 Shapiro winner of the Franklin Medal and Gabriel Stilian who was chosen most promising member of the Junior Class. Thus the year was brought to its happy conclusion and left us eager with anticipation awaiting the Senior year. This was it. This was what we waited for. At last we were seniors. This year, we resolved, that we would study longer and work harder than ever before. Within two weeks these resolutions were forgotten and we settled down to enjoy our Senior year, which, under the leadership of Stan Britton, proved to be an eventful one. The year began with our gridiron galopers overwhelming Lynn English, an historic event com- parable to Napolean's defeat at Waterloo. This victory was aided by our all scholastic stars Britton and Miosky with Nitch Marama, no longer a babe, the captain. Our basket ball team under the leadership of Deacon Jordan also defeated the East Lynn aggregation. On the dramatic side, the Senior Drama, Janie, starring Betty Donnelly, and under the direction of Mrs. Benvie, revealed the heretofore latent talent of many seniors. We all enjoyed the Lucy Allen Declamation Contest fit lasted two periodsl which was won by Manuel Helzner. Each one of us could add greatly to this history through his own personal memories, memories of exciting football games with the stimulating martial music of the Drum and Bugle Corps, of the romantic atmosphere of our many proms and dances, and even of the many dear friends made during the social hours of detention. And so with tears flowing down our cheeks, we bring to a happy conclusion three years of our lives, three years which will remain forever in our memories. A QKDQQHDQMMQQXDQMDQQQQQQQ twelve

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