Mount Everett High School - Aurigan Yearbook (Sheffield, MA)

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Foreword Who of us could ever forget the beauty of the Berkshires? The rich crim- son and golden leaves of the autumn foliage provide a colorful background for memories, particularly ours of Mount Everett. Snow-laden trees outlined against the midnight blue of the sky leave just as vivid an imprint. Regardless of the distant journeys on which we may embark, surely every spring each of us will recapture the breath-taking vision of the Berkshire country-side in its moment of rebirth. For this reason we have chosen trees as the theme for the Aurigan '59. The staff of the Aurigan '59 whole heartedly appreciate the important contributions made by Mr. Norton, Mr. May, and Mr. Downie. Although Margie Gingras was not a member of the yearbook staff, she willingly donated her time and effort in typing copy. Their assistance not only eased the burden of the staff members but also, we believe, resulted in a better yearbook than would otherwise have been possible. Contents Senior Section Faculty Section Unofercloissrnen Clubs and Activities Sports Section Advertisements

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Dedication We, the Class of 1959, take pleasure in dedicating this yearbook to Mr. Trocchi to whom we are deeply indebted. During our years at Mount Everett he has been both mentor and friend. Untold times he has readily assisted us in making complex and difficult decisions. Always he has displayed patience, understanding, and sympathy. His willingness to help we shall ever remember with infinite gratitude. It is our sincere hope that many more future classes at Mount Everett will be able to benefit from his guidance.

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The Graduating Class of 1959 Dear Seniors: You have now graduated from high school and are about the task of living the sequel to this event of your life. You are to be congratulated for the former. Only time can disclose what is in order for the latter. Many paths are open for you to follow with at least one thing in common, they all lead to your future. This future may be a goal which you have already chosen, It could be just some far-off, bright, and rosy unknown quantity which you hope will drift your way. If you are pessimistic about the future, it, undoubtedly, looks like a dark storm cloud forming on the horizon with you directly in its oncoming course. Iwould like to mention briefly three typical paths. The first, very easy to walk, is pleasant, presents no particular challenge, and ends where you began. The second path is also easy to walk, but it ends in a swampy, mosquito-ridden wasteland with the reward of mosquito bites and misery. The third path is one which is often difficult and occasionally precarious, but it ends with a beautiful view, giving one a sense of accomplishment which makes the effort worthwhile. You do have to do something with your life. It must be lived. You can take the easy, pleasant path - never straying to the right or left, never disturbing your- self or anyone else. At the end of your life you will have lived itg nothing more, nothing less. You will be just about where you started. Of course, you could follow the second path. In living, however, it could well be that the mosquitoes and black fly bites would turn out to be something else. You could do the biting, with society the victims, or you could be bitten too. The dismal swamp might give way to substandard living, or, perhaps worse, the bread line, skid row, a penal institution, or maybe just another ne'er-do-well. On the other hand, you might choose to make the very best of what you have. It will be difficult at times. Sometimes you will stumble and lose strength. You will have to make these stumbles renew your determination to fight on toward your goal. At the end you will find a reward of satisfaction. You will have lived life to its fullest. You will have had successes and failures and the feeling that you have somehow, to some degree, left a good and satisfying contribution to society. This can not be done, however, unless you plan it that way and then set about the task of making it become a reality. Ihope you choose to follow the more satisfying, and possibly more difficult, path. You can, and will, succeed if you use the skills you have learned and never stop learning, working, and trying. The best of success to you, and don't wait for luck. Make it! Il Sincerely yours, Charles E. Bybee, Principal