Northampton High School - Nesaki Yearbook (Northampton, MA)

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,9 WW W L.,-L., , . 7.7,-XL... f . , . . . ,W , SE iveercauesesaei Q 0 ,MEQTH-IIS QQ As we progress through school, we gain discernment sufficient to prevent us from becoming prejudiced. Tolerance and a kindlier outlook on the world will be of immense value. lt is today as it was yesterday, and indeed always has been, a question of values, a balancing of qualities. If the more malicious elements gain sufficient strength, we have wars and disagreements. In view of these turbulent times when Europe seethes like a boiling caldron, it is for us, as citizens of tomorrow, to overcome these pernicious elements and fearlessly attack the inherent ills, gaining assurance from the fact that ours is the problem of remedying Nationalistic principles. Let us then take arms against this sea of troubles as pioneers were wont to do. Let us adopt their noble example of boldly setting out for new frontiers against formidable odds, since theirs is a glorious instance of Americanism and Heroism. Helpful and healthful attitudes have been given to us by our teachers. This heritage will be of permanent value to us as we enter new fields. We must not be dismayed by recurring depressions, their ramifications must not instill terror in our hearts. As the seeds of wisdom gain root in our souls, we shall gain confidence. To- morrow's performance will be a credit to past teachings and endeavors. Let us then liken ourselves to pioneersg let us pave the way for a better Tomor- row, a Tomorrow where yesterdays fallacious prejudices, fears and misunderstandings receive conscientious burial. With increased confidence and courage beating in strong breasts, valiantly we set sail for new shores. Hope like a fresh west wind spins us onward toward friendly and cheerful destinations. We shall, perhaps, steer our ship through stormy waves and rocky channels, but like our forefathers aboard the Mayflower, let us be exultant in the vision of the promised land, our ears attuned to life's problems and eyes undimmed by fog or wind, always gazing onward. A new paradise beckons us to new attainments. For us, that promised land is Tomorrow.', Our rewards for this attainment have been best expressed by the late Rudyard Kipling when he says- And only The Master shall praise us, and only The Master shall blameg And no one shall work for money, and no one shall work for fame, But each for the joy of working, and each, in his separate star, Shall draw the Thing as he sees It for the God of Things as They are! Nineteen

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Tomorrow Y A MOST of us look toward the future yearningly and hopefully. For us, that future is expressed aptly in the word l'Tomorrow. The dying patriot who had fought for independence knew the worth of this as his dimming eyes wandered toward the horizon, and smiled with the thought that tomorrow would bring peace. Whether in France, England or America, individuals were united by these ambitions for freedom and laid down their lives with the utterance of liberty on their lips. Yes, Tomorrow opened up, as it were, splendors to the ambitious soul like the horn of plenty spreading riches to the deserving. The panorama of History, as it unfolds before our eyes, portrays human sufferings and attainments which point out a lesson to us. Let me cite a few notable examples of this undying devotion to the cause of tomorrow. EUGENE O. BALCANOFF The Romans, a wealthy people whose lust for power caused them to ignore this priceless possession of freedom, were overthrown. Gibbon, the famous English His- torian, says that the conditions which existed at that time are existing today and that we are looking more and more for wealth rather than liberty. The eminent French philosopher, Rousseau, who is often given credit for starting the French Revolution, kindled an immense enthusiasm for liberty as an inalienable right. The Puritans sep- arated from England because of the love that they had for freedom. The friendship of France through kindred sympathies concerning the identical cause was aroused by the American desire for independence. Today we are confronted by problems regarding the same issue. Dictatorships, an aftermath of the war and of grievances directly caused by war, demonstrated the peoples' dissatisfaction by forces which led them to be participants in this. Blinded by petty discontents people accepted the doctrines although contradictory to those indis- putable rights such as life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness which Thomas Jef- ferson advocated in his preamble to the Declaration of Independence. Thomas Paine, also, in his Common Sensef' enumerated these principles as cause for our separation from the mother country. The innumerable issues which challenge us tend to be confusing, but youths are becoming more and more aware that they must play a greater part in National Af- fairs. To students aspiring to advancement in learning, these trends are significant, and their solution materially depends upon us. Eigbleen

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Class Will . Q BE it remembered, that we, the graduating class of 1956 of Classical High School of Worcester, Massa- chusetts, the Heart of the Commonwealth, being of sound mind and memory, do hereby collectively ac- knowledge this to be our last and only will and testa- ment. We therefore, bequeath the following items, ac- cording to lawful procedure: To Mr. Fenner and the faculty of this institution of learning, we leave our sincere gratitude and profound appreciation for their guidance and forbearance during these past four years Qsix for some of us.j To Mr. Cantwell and his associate directors, we - dedicate the proposed new field house and our best GENE QLMS1-EAD wishes for success and loads of hot water in the showers. Terlazlor To the Juniors, we leave the opportunity of ex- panding the scholastic and athletic achievements we have maintained during our sojourn. To the Sophomores, our blessings upon passing through the wise fool stage of their lives. To the Freshmen, we bequeath our hopes that in the near future they may come to school without their bibs. To the honor students, our best wishes for the future and thanks for keeping our scholastic record so high. The blessing of never again having such pencil-throwers is wished upon a certain first floor teacher. Harry Kingsley's niche in Classical's Hall of Fame is left to some most worthy junior, if one can be found. Tiny Rich leaves a little avoir-du-pois to some of the undersized freshmen. Louisa Clark leaves her smooth-running blushing apparatus to Suzanne Cook. Rita Connelly bequeaths her athletic ability to Jean Simonds. Harvey Fram leaves a safety razor to any unfortunate under-classman who has to struggle through school with a beard as long as his haircut. joey Edinburg bequeaths his silver tongue and nose for news to anyone interested. Eugene Balcanoff leaves his mantle of oratory to Lawrence Freeman. Charley Gustafson's short haircuts are left to Stutz Modzeleski. The testator bequeaths his Model T Ford to the Physics Laboratory and Mr. Arey for further experimenting. Twenty