Milford Mill High School - Milestone Yearbook (Baltimore, MD)

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Mr.Beard Leads Spirit, Program Fortunate indeed are the students who have had as a teacher Mr. Clarence Beard to whom we of the yearbook staff dedicate the 1960 Milestone. We feel that he exemplifies the qualities that we respect most in a teacher. A Mr. Beard's ability to combine fun with work is a talent that all his students appreciate. Chorus members look for- ward to and enjoy his classes because, as they work and achieve a feeling of accomplishment, the fun and humor of his classes provide a bright spot in the day. One might think that the daily rehearsals, the impossibility of keeping singers quiet long enough to learn their music, the mounting tension as the performance nears would cause him to become irritable, but his patience and good humor rarely fail. I 4 Mr. Beard, head of the vocal music department, awaits the overture of the Christmas program. 5 E to Q. Directing and accompanying his music classes are parts of Mr. Beards daily routine. Acting as liaison between Mr. Beard and students who do not take music are the fine programs that his department presents throughout the year. The Christmas pageant and a spring program have become traditional at Milford. The bacca- laureate ceremony and graduation exercise would not be complete without the music which he prepares and directs. Mr. Beard's efforts are not limited to school life. An active participant in community and church affairs, he was one of the founders of the Pikesville Community Concert Asso- ciation and serves on the Board of Directors of this group. Much of his time is spent giving piano lessons and working on a thesis for his Master's Degree. When he isn't busy with these activities or his family, he likes to enjoy his hobby, wood-working. Therefore, in recognition of his many contributions to Hilford and to the community, and for his inimitable wit and good humor, the Milestone staff respectfully dedicates the 1960 Milestone to Mr. Clarence E. Beard. Mr. Beard auditions Faith Lutz, Ed Bailey, Karen Belding, and Charles Freeland for parts in Oklahoma.

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'Memoryl The Treasury nd Guardian Cf All Things' Mr. John Richard Vernall Respect is the word which summarizes the attitude of others to Mr. John Richard Vernall. He was a man sought out for his opinion because of his iustice, admired because of his courage, and enioyed because of his amiability. Mr. Vernall's insight of all situations, which was so sought by others, probably existed because of the wide range of activities in which he participated. He served the school not only as a teacher, first in the social studies, and later in the physical' education department, but also as a coach for var- ious teams. His enthusiasm for sports and love of young people led him to do recreation council work as well. This is what he did, but the manner in which he did it is the more important thing. ln each undertaking his em- phasis was on the determination and fair play of the individual more than the success. Busy as he was, he always had time to be friendly and was never too busy to discuss personal problems, in every case transferring some of his hope and courage to others. Members of the teams that he coached testify to the strength his presence gave them at games. He was an inspiration to them as he was to many others. Yet, it is not at all strange that this man should inspire respect and courage in others. Young as he was, he had felt more misfortune than many people twice his age. In the short time that Milford knew him, not only did he himself become abruptly halted by a rare disease, but members of his family were also struck by another. But because of his courage, he regained enough strength to return to school in early 1958 and again make himself an integral and active part of it, only to be called from it again a year later, this time never to return. Surely a man who could keep his optimism, his smile, and his hope through these dark times exemplifies the epitome of courage. The teachers and students who knew Mr. Vernall will never forget him, for the lesson in living and courage he rep- resents for them will continue growing in their hearts. This respect, an outgrowth of his strength, will ever be his memoriam at Milford.

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