Narragansett High School - Maritimes Yearbook (Narragansett, RI)

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Dear Members of the Class of 1981: A popular quotation came to mind when I was asked to write a few brief lines for your yearbook. It goes as follows: “There are two lasting gifts we can give our children — one is roots, the other is wings. ” As a father of a graduating senior and as a local educator, it is my hope that your experience in Narragansett High has provided you with many rewarding experiences, friendships and a sense of growing self-confidence — the sort of memories and understandings that will last a lifetime and always be a part of you. It is also hoped that you have learned many things about yourself, your abilities, your interests, and your aspirations and are now ready to exercise the independence necessary for responsible adulthood. Best wishes and Godspeed as you begin to use your wings. Sincerely, WILLIAM R. HOLLAND Superintendent of Schools 5

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The student body of Narragansett High School is pleased to ded- icate our yearbook to Mr. George T. Smith, a teacher who has been one of the greatest assets our school has known. During the six years he has taught here, Mr. Smith has demonstrated excellence and sincere personal concern for students — in his business classes and in his voluntary contributions to their extra-curricular activi- ties. He has consistently donated his personal time by selling tick- ets at football games, timing the varsity basketball and wrestling matches, chaperoning our school dances, and by attending all of our stage productions. Mr. Smith, whose generosity extends into the community, is active as a member of the Parent-Teacher’s Organi- zation and bas served in the capacity of President of this organiza- tion. Mr. Smith has had an extremely diverse and interesting educa- tional background. He attended Omaha University and Iowa State College and was later commissioned in the Navy in 1945. Mr. Smith graduated from the United States Naval Submarine School in the same class as President Carter. After graduation Mr. Smith com- manded the Submarine U.S.S. Toutta and the U.S.S. Cadmus, a repair ship. Having graduated from the Naval War College, Mr. Smith taught at the Submarine School and at the U.S. Naval Post- graduate School in Monterey, California. In 1971 Mr. Smith retired from the Navy and enrolled at the University of Rhode Island to continue his educational career. By 1975 he had earned both a Bachelor’s degree in Business Adminis- tration as well as his Master’s Degree in Business Education. His academic excellence is demonstrated by the fact that he was inducted into three honor societies at this time. During all this activity Mr. Smith, with the help of his wife, has raised three daughters and a son, and is now the proud grandfather of three boys. We are grateful for the work Mr. George Smith has done for us at Narragansett High School. We will always be appreciative of his compassion, generosity, and sincerity and w-e hope that he will con- tinue to enrich our school with his time and attention for many years to come. 4

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Dear Graduates, Among the firsts at Narragansett High School, the Class of 1981 is the first graduating class to have spent all six of their secondary years at this school. On reflection, one realizes that you have lived one third of your life within the influence of Narragansett High. It is my hope that during these past six years you have gained a sense of your own worth and a feeling of concern for your fellow citizens. As you disperse to many different life careers, take with you the thought that the faculty of the school and citizens of this town have cared about you and are proud of you. We look forward with hope for successful and productive lives for all of you. Sincerely, JEROME R. MCARTHY Principal 6