North Andover High School - Knight Yearbook (North Andover, MA)

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GLVflH G. HflyfS ■ HfflDIIlflSTfR Alvah G. Hayes — Headmaster, B.S., M.Ed., Mathematics Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Boston University Gla A, 1956: You have now received your high school diplomas and it is assumed that you are now mature individuals. But have you ever paused to reflect upon the meaning of maturity? You should, since maturity is one of the most important characteristics which man may possess. It has many definitions, but a very concise one which I will pass on to you is this. Maturity is a set of attitudes which enable one to make decisions for the good of the group instead of the individual. Unfortunately, history is a recurring story of too many immature people- in responsible places. Doctors will tell you that most mental illnesses are due to emotional stresses which are an outgrowth of immaturity. There are many indications of immaturity. A few of these are listed below. (1) Constant complaining about trivial matters. (2) An unpredictable disposition. (3) An eternal suspicion of people and their motives. (4) Constantly living in a future dream world” instead of facing present day reality. (5) Failure to have a wide range of interests. (6) Inability to adjust to adversity. We all must learn to cooperate with the inevitable. I would suggest that you all examine yourselves with respect to the above points, and if some of them seem to apply to you, make an honest and serious effort to correct the situation. Only when you have acquired or developed the correct set of attitudes can you really be classified as a mature individual. Alvah G. Hayes

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DfDICflTIOH JOHN J. CUSHING John J. Cushing, head custodian of our high school, has endeared himself to every member of the Class of 1956 by the warmth of his nature and his sympathetic understanding. We have received his unstinting help and cheerful co¬ operation in all our projects. We trust that the dedication of our yearbook to him will serve, in a measure, as a token of our appreciation for his many kindnesses to us. THOMAS F. POWERS In the one short year that he has been on our faculty Thomas F. Powers, assistant basketball coach and teacher of history, science, and Eng¬ lish, has established a warm and lasting place for himself in the hearts and minds of all his students. For his unfailing interest in and support of all our extra-curricular activities and his patient understanding and help in class we, the Class of 1956, dedicate our yearbook to him.

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MARY BUCKLEY B.S. IRENE COOK A.B., M.Ed. mum Domestic Arts, General Sci¬ ence, Regis College OLIVE BUTLER B.A., M.Ed. Art, Massachusetts School of Art, Suffolk University CLARA A. CHAPMAN B.A. Chemistry, Physics, Mathema¬ tics, Bates College VEVA M. CHAPMAN B.A. English, Civics, Bates College French, Library Supervisor, Mount Holyoke, University of Vermont HOWARD CROZIER B.S., M.Ed. Physical Education, Football and Track Coach, Springfield College MARGARET DONLAN B.A., M.Ed. Latin, Mathematics, Boston University JOHN V. DONOVAN A.B., M.A. Assistant Principal, Head of English Department, English, German, Mathematics, Boston College