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near future. For those who intend to go on to college, a preparatory course is given so that they may be ready to start on the difficult college work. Those who are going out to work are given technical training in various fields. Studying Latin, or English, or whatever the subject may be, is only a part of the curriculum. Activities, such as athletics, clubs, and dramatics, take up considerable time. High school pupils are given a chance to show off their athletic ability by being on various teams. In basketball, baseball, football, and tennis, the Class of '40 has always been a leader. Whether on the basketball floor or baseball diamond, we have learned the value of fair play—to be generous in defeat and humble in victory. Those who have led N.M.H.S. in athletic events have cultivated a rapid and decisive judgment which will serve them to good advantage in the future. Whether losing or winning, we have always been good sports, abiding by the rules of fair play. During our Junior year, many student clubs were organized and meetings were held during school hours, thus giving everyone an opportunity to belong. These club activities have been of great value to us. Those who belong to these clubs have learned the art of self-government; they have made new friends and have developed many new hobbies. We have come in close contact with our teachers and have learned how to appreiate them. Some of the clubs are: the Math Club for the mathematically-minded; Dancing Club for both beginners and advanced jitterbugs; Glee Club, Camera Club, French Club, a Boys’ Cooking Club, and the Student Council and Service Club. Through the capable guidance of the teachers who directed the plays we presented, we have learned much about dramatics: how to act and how to stage a play. Some have gained in self-confidence and poise. It may be said that our Senior Play “Tish” was the outstanding financial affair of our high school career. Again much experience was gained by those who worked on the many committees necessary. Assemblies played an outstanding part in our school life. Almost every Thursday morning, movies, a speaker, or, perhaps, a play was presented in the auditorium. The movies have dealt almost entirely with the American scene. Through these we have learned the extent of our industry, the expanse of our territory, and the beauty and magnitude of America. Many of the programs dealt with our future and how we should go about getting jobs. Through these programs, we have come not only to feel proud to be Americans, but also to feel our responsibility as Americans. In more ways than one, we owe much of our success in high school to the underclassmen who have contributed to our affairs. If we had not had the faithful co-operation of Juniors, Sophomores, and Freshmen, our Senior affairs would have been failures. I have tried to answer that question of what the past four years have meant to us. To each they have had some special meaning, but all of us have been taught to be good Americans and we shall follow the traditions of democratic America. We have changed from small children tb young men and women. Now »s the time has come for us to leave N.M.H.S., we wish to extend our sincere appreciation and thanks to our principal, Mr. Pettibone, and our teachers who have helped us always, and to you townspeople who have made our education possible.
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CLASS HISTORY Sybil Golden Here we are at the crossroads of our lives. Ahead of us lies our future; behind us, the past. Tonight as we gather here, we think of this question: Just what has High School meant to us? Four years ago we gathered for the first time, about 100 young people, mostly from New Milford, but also from several neighboring towns, Bridgewater, Sherman, and Warren. Here we were, facing a new kind of school activities and starting our high school education. It did not take us long to get acquainted with our new surroundings. Each found his place, and we began to prepare for the forthcoming school years. As it is the custom of the school for each class to have its own government, we soon elected our class officers. This is a procedure we have followed throughout the four years. By having student officers and leaders, we have learned how to be responsible for the affairs of the class, how to be good managers and how to lead others. We have found that the democratic principles of high school government are based on the same plan as those of our country. Later on, we shall benefit from our experience as members of this student government. Freshmen as a rule are not very active in school affairs and we were no exception to the rule. Our first year was passed in making acquaintances and familiarizing ourselves with the school and teachers. We had many adjustments to make, but we were encouraged by the thought that in time we ourselves would be leaders and setting examples for others to follow. During our Sophomore year, it was not unusual to hear a teacher say: “How these Sophomores have grown up!” This was very true because we had become taller, bigger, and more mature. Perhaps the biggest change of our high school days came as Sophomores. We were no longer afraid of the other students; we had become familiar with the school; and we knew how to take care of ourselves. After the summer vacation, we took our place as Juniors. At last we were upperclassmen, and an influential body in school affairs, both socially and educationally. We began to realize that our high school career would be over in two more years; so we decided that while we were students here, we were going to make every moment enjoyable. It seemed that in our first two years, no one understood us nor did we understand them. The change to Junior rooms seemed to make our thoughts clearer. As Juniors we rid ourselves of awkwardness by learning to dance and taking part in extra-curricular activities. Our prom, held in the spring of the year, was an outstanding affair. This was not only a pleasant social occasion but a valuable experience. Through the work of the various committees we learned many things: Nome of us learned how to handle money by planning the expenses, hiring the orchestra and taking charge of tickets; others learned how to decorate; others took charge of cloakrooms and selling refreshments; most of us learned something about working with other committee members. It was not long before we were taking our places as Seniors. All that we had expected from high school came to us in our final year. We gave the first school social of the year, trying to show the other classes how a good one might be managed. This social helped to make the underclassmen and upperclassmen better acquainted. Our Senior Prom was another successful event, as was our Senior play, “Tish.” As you know, the primary purpose of high school is to give each boy and girl a general education. We may not realize it, but high school also fits us for the
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