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

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p auivil ISTRATICJHF l As Commencement approaches, I extend my most sincere congratulations to each and every mem- ber of the Class of 1959. You first breathed life as the world was engulfed in the most terrifying and destructive war in the his- tory of mankind. Shortly after the termination of that awful war, our country was involved in another affair politely referred to in diplomatic language as the Korean Conflict. Following closely upon the heels of these wars which occurred during your early years, the world ja Maya, . ,,,,,,,,, .4 ,ff Mrs. Aheatn -3.- has been involved in a so-called Cold Wfarf' In fact, during your entire lifetime, one could hardly say that we have enjoyed anything remotely approaching genuine and true peace. Today the situation has changed but little as crisis follows crisis on the international scene, and we are approaching another conference of national leaders and probably a Summit Conference. You must very shortly take your respective places of responsibility, and it is my sincere hope that your generation will find better solutions to the innumerable problems which confront us today and which will be intensified and complicated in the future. I strongly suggest that you continue to build your intellectual abilities on the foundations which our schools and teachers have given you. I pray you will combine desire for academic achievement with the basic principles of your religion as preached and taught by your clergyman, be he rabbi, priest or minister. Cling closely to the doctrines, the teachings and the counselling of your spiritual leaders. Combine them with educational advancement as you seek solutions to the problems of our world. Waste not your talents, for they are loaned to you in order that you may make contributions to a better way-a better life. So live that you will influence those with whom you associate - inspire your friends - bring joy to your parents - greater glory to your country -- and win favor in the eyes of God! David I. Davoren, Superintendent of Schools

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SCHOOL CQMMITTEE April 29, 1959 Dear Members of the Class of l959: With your generation rests the hope of the future, and the success or failure of its course will be measured by the adequacy of your preparedness. It is in the area of your training and instruction that the School Committee plans and works together with your administrators and your gifted faculty. The opportunity has been placed before you and only time and conscience will tell whether or not you have availed yourselves of it. As you live and work in the future you will gradually realize how precious were these years just passed, and in that realization we trust you will then become alert to your duty to- ward education. The problem in education is not one of build- ing or finance, but rather it is the more significant problem of a weak curriculum which fails to promote competition. Education has become a right, by opera- tion of law, and because all are entitled to it, the easiest schedule for instruction has become the rule rather than the exception in many places. Those responsible for your education have attempted to set up an exacting program thus forcing you to exert yourselves in your training, so that you may be better prepared for the competition which lies ahead. In the future you must .insist upon vigorous standards in education so that newer generations may be even more adequately prepared. If you pro- vide such leadership, it may well be the most import- ant contribution which you can make in the struggle for personal freedom and world survival. We of the School Committee extend our sincere congratulations to you upon your successful comple- tion of your course of studies. In meeting the chal- lenge which lies ahead we wish you success and Godspeed. Sincerely, Alfred B. Cenedella, jr. Chairman, Milford School Committee

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FACULTY Congratulations and best wishes to the Class of 1959. It is my express wish that you continue to carry on with the same lofty ideals that in- spired you during your undergraduate days. Let us always be guided by our inspiring motto, Toz1'izy Decide! Tomorrow. joseph J. Tosches Principal as wa Principal Joseph Tosches and Assistant Principal Charles Brucato look over a list of prospective honor roll students. Miss Pierina Ramelli and two of her of- fice girls get ready to take care of the many serious problems that beset the principals office. -9-