Mansfield High School - Hornet / Green Years Yearbook (Mansfield, MA)

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M. H. S. YEAR BOOK CLASS OFFICERS PRESIDENT . : F : : : 2 ‘ ALBERT ZAFFINI VickE-PRESIDENT : : ; : , : PAULINE HupDsON ‘TREASURER : : ‘ : : : : RutH BENJAMIN SECRETARY. ; : : : : : k Oma MAarsHALL MeEmsers ATTAINING HIGHEST SCHOLASTIC HONORS Oma MARSHALL Dora BALDINI MOTTO Finished, Yet Beginning COLORS Dark Blue and White FLOWER White Carnation [ 22 }

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M. H. 8. YEAR BOOK Ee AGU LY OF MANSFIELD HIGH SCHOOL R. Vernon Hays, Principal Mitprep M. WHITMORE University of Nebraska, B. S., M. A. Framingham Normal School Harvard University, Ed. M. Miss Farmer’s School of Cookery Sciences Domestic Science Mitprep H. JoNEs Middlebury College, A. B. Latin, Ancient History, Biology Frep H. Hapiock Dartmouth College, A. B. Mathematics Mary E. Driscouu Everett W. Ropinson Boston University, B. S. S. Dartmouth College, A. B. Commercial Subjects Boston University, A. M. History, Economics Etsa H. HENCHEL Ste Teachers’ College, Salem WINNIFRED C. LYMAN B.S. Ed. Smith College, A. B. ‘Typewriting English pe Mitprep L. HaNNoN Radcliffe College, A. M. AvRILLA M. SHEPARD gts Pree English, Italian Tufts College, A. B. French BuHL K. Bassetr Springfield College, B. S. GERTRUDE F.. OLSEN Commercial Subjects Boston University Physical Education Commercial Subjects Coach: Football, Basketball, Baseball CLARK A. RICHARDSON Burdett College Northeastern University, B. B. A. Commercial Subjects [21 }

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Woe be CHAR BOOK ADDRESS OF WELCOME by Dora Baldini The world is so much with us today that we frequently neglect the story of the past. Yet the student who sympathetically delves into the annals of history often chances upon an episode that seems rich in human significance and touches the imagi nation. Such an event took place at the close of the tenth century. At this period, throughout Europe there was a universal belief that the dawn of the year 1000 would mark the end of the world. When the fateful hour drew nigh, fear and despair reigned in the hearts of many. People gathered in dark churches, in the squares, and in the country fearfully awaiting the end, for even though their religious faith consoled them, they dreaded to see everything they knew and loved destroyed. Imagine their joy and relief when on the first morning of the year 1000 the sun triumph- antly rose in the heavens with the promise of a new life! Tonight, the night of our graduation, we, too, have reached a millen- ium. For years we have looked forward to our graduation as the triumph of all our hopes. Not unlike the people of the tenth century, who anxiously awaited the dissolution of the world they knew, we, too, regard this mo- mentous change with fear and foreboding. Although we are assured that tomorrow the sun will rise, we know that for us it will shine forth on a different world. On this occasion, it is with special pleasure that we welcome you, our parents, to our graduation. We fully appreciate the sacrifices you have made, and thank you for sharing our cares and responsibilities. We know that you wisely foresaw that this evening would not be the end but the beginning, and that you were preparing us to step forth into a new life. To you, our friends, we extend a hearty greeting. Many of you have stood where we now stand looking forward to an unknown tomorrow. Your presence gives us hope that we, too, shall meet the dawn with fortitude. Teachers, if we confidently face the new day that hes before us, our confidence is due to your kind encouragement and patient efforts which have prepared us for our commencement. Standing here tonight, we like the people centuries ago, who fearfully watched through the darkness, are looking for the last time on a world that is familiar and most dear. It must have been a bitter night for them, filled with heartbreak and uncertainty, but it was not without a ray of comfort. History tells us that terrified by false prophecies, they met in public places to seek strength in companionship. We are happier than they in that we know that a new life awaits us, and we are fortunate, too, for like them we find joy and comfort in the presence of our friends. It is, therefore, with grateful hearts that we welcome you to our graduation. {623¢)