Masuk High School - Exodus Yearbook (Monroe, CT)

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on Our Strong Leadership Basically man’s life is but a “short span” on life’s stage, and in this day he cannot acquire all knowledge available to him as he could have during Bacon's time. The task presented to us is to equip you for the future with those learn- ings and qualities that do not depend on the kind of job, or work that may be demanded of you. Thus, we must concentrate on you as a hu- man being. We must bring forth your growth in independent thinking, values and concepts that will prepare you to face change with flexibility without destroying the dignity of the human be- ing. The administration and staff of Masuk High School congratulate the members of the class of 1965, and give you our best wishes for a most successful future, hoping we have met our responsibility in preparing you to accept the responsibility as a citizen in our democratic society. Michael K. Wolfer Mr. William Kovachi Assistant Guidance Counselor Mr. Michael K. Wolfer Principal Mr. Michael P. Fettig Vice-Principal 5

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Our Growth Is Based Mr. A. C. Vertucci Superintendent Miss E. Eleanor Smith Vice-Principal in Charge of Guidance To the Graduates of 1965 Man has within his potential, the resources to solve any problem. The last ten years have demonstrated the tremendous capacity of man while the next fifty will exhibit a liberated cre- ativity. You, as an individual, have the same poten- tial. Your energies, goals and tenacity will de- velop your total capacity to create, contribute and courageously live a meaningful life. May your years of efforts be followed by years of success. A. C. Vertucci To the Graduates of 1965 Could a man be secure That his day would endure As of old, for a thousand long years, What things might he know! What deeds might he do! And all without hurry or care. The old song of England above seems to be the challenge of educators today. What must we place in our curriculum that will best help as students to meet the needs of society, and most of all your own individual development and dig- nity as a human being? Mr. Ralph DeGruttola Assistant Guidance Counselor

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Mr. Ralph DeGruttola, Chemistry teacher at Masuk for six years and recently appointed assistant guidance counselor, has long been noted for his dedication to his work and to his stu- dents. He presents his class material with such excitement and enthusiasm, that the students also become enthused. When they do not understand, he stops to help them until they do. In other words, Mr. DeGruttola gives of himself to the students. The high ideals and goals that he has set for them and for him- self are the reasons that we are proud to dedicate Exodus '65 to him.