Major Edwards High School - Mesa Yearbook (West Boylston, MA)

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A IIESSA E FROM THE PRINCIPAL To you, my friends of the class of 1943 of Major Edvjards High School, I give in part- ing ties e brief words of greeting and farewell. Ily first suggestion to you would be this: give your best to your job, v hatever it is. Any work worth doing is worth doing well. If you put your heart into your work, you will put in your best material. Formulate a sound philosophy of living. The road ahead is uncertain and full of dif- ficulties; there will be no secure, rosy fu- ture except as each of you makes it for him- self. It is trite but true that there can be no roses without thorns, no hills without val- leys, no rainbows v ithout rains. Kovj will you meet your difficulties? A poet has put it this way: ’’Did 3 ' -ou tackle the trouble that cane your vray, With a resolute heart and cheerful? Or, did you hide jrour face from the light of day. With a craven soul and fearful? Oh, trouble is a ton, or trouble is an ounce , Or trouble is what you make it. It isn t the fact tha.t you’re hurt that counts — But only, ' How did you take it?’ Finally, remember the words of your motto and bo Always Ready. Bo ready to give your lives, your fortunes, and your sacred honor to the cause that is most dear to you. You are beginning your lives in a period offering great opportunities and limitless challenges. Accept these challenges with resolute hearts fired with the faith that onlj a democracy can give. G-o forth courageously with that faith, and may God go with you.

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- 2 - a test, and the inevitably good papers; the chuckles and sudden reversals of decision when the menu was read;the lingerers at two-thirty who wailed they would never get so much homework done in time — usually in time to ge out that night; the good humor boys and girls who delight- ed, and usually succeeded, in getting a laugh from the teachers; the hikes, and parties, and rehearsals — and now the many friendly letters in my mail box and the in- vitation to join you in your Year Book, Indeed, I find myself glowing like Mr Chips with pride and sentiment and gratitude. Like him, I shall look forward to your letters and visits for years to come No doubt this letter should include advice, a trad- ition which cannot be neglected though the advice often is. During your four years of high school you should have developed y ur common sense and your sense of humor. You win find both equally important in your adult life; they should go hand in hand — or should I say that one should keep the other in hand? Long-time planning is a popular slogan today. If it is applicable to the world in general, it is also applicable to your world in part- icular — to your career,. Look to the future and plan a- head today. Whether you’re joining others in the armed services, in schools and colleges, or in defense occupa- tions, choose wisely and with forethought that the post- war world may find you an able, an essentiar, and a happy member of society. Above ' all, retain your enthusiasm and your idealism in the warring world of today and the postwar world of tomorrow. With these you can face the future with confidence and zest. True, world chaos is not a pretty graduation gift, rather it is a challenge and a tremendous opportunity— a challenge to solve many problems old and new, and to solve them your way; an op- portunity to pioneer in the establishment of a brave, now world, ' the kind of world you wish to live in. You may have to give much, but you have much to give and much to gain. Knowing your spirit, I am sure that you will play a prominent part in building the world of to- morrow and in making it a typical America.n success, G-ood luck. Class of 43, and Godspeedi Sincerely yours

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D A (]:Qjnu Kr, Peltier in his office Strictly keeps the lai ' i. We appreciate his knowledge And regard iiim with much awe Always ready and willing To give a helping hand; G-ive a cheer for Mr Chaffee — He ' s really been just grande Our hand goes out to Mrs. Severance, Our stand-by and our guide. , For whenever something vjorries us We find her on our sidOc Our Miss Pierce or Mrs- Weaver As we really ought to say. Is always happy and smiling Vie ' ll remember her that way Miss Jennings, our class advisor. Has surely been an aid; Without her consta.nt gi-iidance We ' d never have ma.de the grade. Although we miss Miss Ryan Who in math - as a whiz. We noxiT recognize Miss Ba.rrett As one of the best there is. Though history often bores us With da.ily quizzes and such; Credit goes to Mr. Namon That he taught us half so much. Miss Lindquist really is a whiz At languages and such. Her genius a.t certa.in times Has plea.sed us very much. Mrs, G-erald ' s pots and pans Arc shining in the kitchen. She really is the very best, She ' s always in there pitching. Miss Howe with voice so true and clear Has filled our hearts with song. We love her smile and gentle frown Whenever we go wrong. All hail the realm of boiler room And to the reigning King To Archie., monarch of his state, G-ood luck in everything.