Merrimac High School - Yearbook (Merrimac, MA)

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Valedictory Four years ago forty boys and girls permanently laid aside the carefree days of youth and shouldered the responsibility of individuals beginning a new walk in life, Through the progression of the years at M, H. S, the studies became increasingly difficult but have been mastered only through diligence, Some succeeded, some fail- ed, Tonight these boys and girls are taking another step forward, wiser in the know- ledge of what life expects of them, Because of their education they are well equipped and more fortunate than many others struggling to survive in this world, Now they are ready to depart from the safety of the protecting walls of Merrimac High and are enter- ing a world where the survival of the fittest prevails, Their loving parents and conscientious teachers have, for twelve years, instilled within their hearts and minds the essentials of character, The goal toward which these parents and teachers have jointly striven is at last reached, The responsibility has been borne by them until now and they have reflected a guiding light in the past and will continue to do so in the future, However, the responsibility has now shifted to each boy and girl on this stage tonight, These boys and girls must face life, And what do we mean by life, what does it hold? It means success, failureg peace, warg happiness, sorrow, love, hateg death and new life, These are the ingredients of life, the crossroads that each must meet, But one must not give in to life, one must struggle with it in order to triumph, Abraham Lincoln, born in poverty, contested life with its constant struggles and emerged as the President of the United States, He rose from illiteracy to the nation's highest position, The overcoming of obstacles by Lincoln is an example of life itself, It is comparable to the life that is reflected on the stage in plays, The immortal Shakespeare saidg All the world's a stage And the men and women merely players, These young people have been preparing for years for the time when they hear their cue and will enter upon the stage of life, They have been so carefully instructed that when the call comes we hope they will not be found lacking, Everyone is expect- ant, the stage is set, the cast is ready, the curtain will soon rise, The minds of these young people are proud and confident as they wait in the wings but nervous as -they await their summons, They will enter the stage with the knowledge that they must do their best and only leave at the call of their creator, Already they have attained the primary success and over the years they will continue to leave and to grow in knowledge, in faith, and in wisdom, There is no thought of failure in the minds of these individuals for no obstacle is too great to be overcome by one fortified with education, ambition, foresight, and willy endowed with the prayers of mankind, :fx rf: JI: :Zz af: xl: lf: :f: rf: rj: xl: rl: :jc :fc lj: 21: :Qc :fc rf: :fc JI: 21: Parents and Friends: Mere words are sadly meaningless when we try to ex- press our gratitude for all of the love, sacrifices, diligence and patience that you have showered upon us during our four years at Merrimac High School, We can only say, Thank you and hope that in the years to come we can make you proud of us, ll

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PATRICIA A, T1L.TON --Pun Yearbook Staff 4: Class Play 4g Basketball 15 Softball l,Z, ANN H. MURPHY Honor Roll 43 Class Treaa, 33 Cheerleader Z,3,4g journal Art Editor 3, 4, Yearbook 4, MARGARET A, RINES upegayu Cheerleader 1,Z,3,4g Glee Club 3,4-Q Tri-Hi-Y l,Z, journal Staff 3,4g Mikado 35 Senior Play 4, MARGARET A, WEIGE1.. Margie High Honor 2, Honor 1,3, 4, Salutatox-ian 4-5 Class Secy, 1,23 Student Council 4-3 Cheerleader 1,Z,3,4g Glee Club 3,4g journal 1,3 Ed, 43 Yearbook 4, Girls' State Rep, 35 Pinaiore 1, ,Mikado 3g Senior Play 4.' NOREEN 1. QUIMBY High Honor Roll 3,43 Honor 1,25 Class History 45 Basketball 1,Z,3,4g Softball 1,Z,3,4g Glee Club 35 Tri-Hi-Y 1,25 journal Literary Editor 4, Yearbook Editor 4, Pinaiore lg Mikado 3, Senior Play 3,

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Teachers: To you we owe more than we can ever repay for it is through your un- tiring efforts that we have been armed with a good, solid foundation which will help us in the years to come, For this foundation, and for the many other numerous ways in which you have helped us we wish to extend our deepest and most sincere thanks, Schoolmates: The time will soon come when you, too, must venture into the world?-Your days in high school will soon be over, They are the happiest days of your life, so make the most of school, your studies, your friends, We have enjoyed our associations with you and wish you the best of luck in the future, Classmates: The time has come for us to part, to go our separate ways, This is probably the last time that we shall all be assembled together, Always remember our good times at M, H, S, and the many friendships we have made there, We sincerely hope that each of you will attain your chosen goal and live a full and happy life, The class of 1952 bids you all farewell, George Duncan Larkin 12