Palacios High School - Ebb Tide Yearbook (Palacios, TX)

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Personal self-control of one’s attitudes and sense of values is a measure of maturity. Self-discipline, the ability to assess one's own moods, and the sensible control of gratifying feelings are further evidences of proper mature development. People are not bom with these abilities. Their education, training, environment, and circum- stances are responsible for their developing and maturing. Parents, teachers, and the community all share in the responsibility for young people's learning to cope with their personal and social conflicts within society. I am personally very proud to have been a part of each student's maturity. I look

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Dedication In memory of Michael Pierce and W. L. Hamlin (graduates of Palacios High School) and in commemoration of those who also ventured to meet the enemy in Vietnam ... the annual staff of 1972 proudly dedicates this edition of the Ebb Tide with hopes and dreams of world peace for all mankind. MICHAEL PIERCE Bless You! From ashes to dust so shall they depart 'Til we but behold remembrances of them in our hearts. Cold winds of tempered seas blow o'er their graves Whilst men we've not known die amply brave. With wings of birds sealed in their chests And hearts of glory with each small conquest They'll cast upon each other's shoulders Packs upon packs of those small deadly boulders; And for their fellow friends and foes Fight the enemy in their adult woes. But no! What friction this must be To live from loved ones across the sea contemplate right from wrong to this world you’ll never belong To turn to the sky with new opened eyes Because you've answered all your whys This is the fee you've earned Something valuable others shall never learn Yet, each day a flag is raised to the sky; The bodies of thousands will die Just as thousands will joyfully give birth To a new generation of men like these Who will have their chance to make pea Amongst a world of people with differe; And also many, many countless griefs 3

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TO THE CLASS OF 1972: Congratulations to each of you on your completion of the first step in life. The choice now is up to you as to what your next step will be. I believe that you will make the most of your decision and whatever step you decide on, remember the Palacios High School and as for me, I will always be behind you in each endeavor you might tty. Again, congratulations and may you always have the best in life. Sincerely, Dear Students: As students of Palacios Junior High School you should support your school by striving to do your best scholastically and by participating in all phases of the curricular program. In schools, as well as through life, you should assume responsibility, develop initiative, conduct yourself with dignity, and respect, and cooperate with others. I hope your school life will be filled with achievement and satisfaction. Please take full advantage of the opportunities offered by wholehearted participation in school. Sincerely, s