Milford High School - Oak Lily and Ivy Yearbook (Milford, MA)

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Supervision . . . The School Committee is shown above at one of their Friday evening meetings. Seated from left to right they are: William P. Di Vitto, Chairman Elmer C. Nelson, Joseph V. Carey, Supt. Frank C. Berry, Thomas Davoren, Michael Visconti, and Daniel Carney. o ur Directors, the School Committee and Superintendent group of capable, intelligent and fore- sighted men. We the Class of 1942, are particularly indebted to these men for permitting us to conduct our graduation exercises in the Town Hall and to be the initial class in the history of the school privileged to accept our diplomas attired in cap and gown. At the left is our new superintendent, Mr. Frank C. Berry who was elevated to this rank last July as successor to Mr. A. 0. Caswell, now retired. As our principal for three years, he re¬ vealed to us a keen analytical mind, ever quick to see implications and solutions to the problems brought before him; and to this keenness there was added a deep sym¬ pathy and understanding of young people and their interests. The directors of the destinies of the Milford schools are the members of the School Committee. All matters concerning our school system must pass through this 12

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INSPIRATION: “God made man to go by motives, arid, he will not go without them, any more than a boat without steam, or a balloon without gas.” DUTY: “He that does good for good’s sake seeks neither praise nor reward, but he is sure of both in the end.” HOPE: “For present grief there is always a remedy; however much thou sufferest, hope; hope is the greatest happiness of man.” 11

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Administration . . . A Typical Office Scene in which we find Mr. Higgiston dictating an announcement to Miss Del Castello. We honestly hope it is the notice for an extra period during which we may glance over the immortal words of Milton. The Office, Center of Our Schoo I Activities Our every activity whether it be educa¬ tional, social, or athletic was presented for approval at “the office.” At any time of the day Mr. Higgiston, our friendly leader and adviser, might be found in his office. It was at this center of administrative con¬ trol that the very first plans for this edi¬ tion of the Oak, Lily, and Ivy were drawn up. Although we were deprived of the leader¬ ship of Captain David I. Davoren, who was called to the service of his country, we were fortunate indeed to have Mr. Higgis¬ ton as our acting principal. His sincere interest in our behalf gave us the incentive to utilize our many opportunities. Under Mr. Higgiston’s able guidance both faculty and student body functioned as one har¬ monious unit. At the office we were certain to be greet¬ ed by the friendly smile of Miss Theresa Del Castello who was always ready to lend a helping hand. A Tribute “To the members of the class of 1942 and to my colleagues of the Milford High School faculty, I say ‘Thank you.’ The respect accorded to me during my tempor¬ ary elevation; and the cooperation extended by both groups will ever remain with me amongst my most pleasant memories. James A. Higgiston, Acting Principal. 13