Petersham High School - Hilltop Yearbook (Petersham, MA)

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THE HILLTOP om: Mxmura, amass He, the members of the Hilltop Board, wish to express our appreciation to the advertisers who have made possible our magazine. We realize that it is not easy for some firms to give advertise- ments, but the friends of the Hilltop again this year have cooperated with us. We should show our thanks by patronizing them. Of course, you have noticed the attractive illustrations and frontispieces of this issue, which owes much of its success to the Art Depart- ment under the guidance of Miss Laura Amsden. The drawing students have worked long and faithfully to produce this number. We hope that you appre- ciate the results of their work as much as we of the Hilltop Board do. We were sorry to lose our former language We do not feel teacher, Miss Elizabeth Hamlin. we have entirely lost her, for she is now Mrs, our principal's wife. This fall we were Arnold, glad to welcome her successor, Miss Margaret Semple, who is a graduate of Tufts College. George Gale, '57 ARE TREES f-XPPISECIATED? We who live in the country think of trees-- if we think of them at all--merely as one form of nature. It would be untrue to say that we do not admire them or gain a sense of enjoyment from th , and we do not expect Petersham residents to be v, effusive in their comments about themg yet we d .A wish them to bear in mind that Na thing of beau is a joy forevern and, consequently, endeavor show their appreciation more by acts than b ords. Probably the many summer visitors who co ere to stroll through the wQQds,are7EiiTEEEe thusiastic about our trees than the majority of us. sl Q ,sv 3 .4 ,L I -5' E: .'.g J 1 iij , 4 6 Y fl - 'K . 3 'gd fxlgi Eij . 4-x 7- ,-1, ia raqxl :.' ..,, u.. Ci 1,5 f 'W . .,,.,, 1 ' 'X r .fini ,fiiif . 1 5 X , .fhiifwa J ear .., -.3 1 1..,.,.- ,WJ M- fl? 1

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3-ul! N , all Y uw 4.. ,, THE HILLTOP The Public Works Administration of Boston and planted trees around reservoirs and comfort of the people on hot summer large city beautiful trees were the streets., A utilities company New York have parks for the days. In one planted along wanted to remove these trees and in their places erect lamp posts. The public-spirited citizens objected, showing that they really appreciated trees. How can we as individuals demonstrate our appreciation? Primarily, let us take pride in our trees. If we do that, we shall voluntarily act to plant trees, prune them, and aid in pro- tecting them against diseases. Secondly, let this be our motto, HHe1p the trees, and they'll help you.H n Kenneth Turner, '40 THE VALUE OF TREES When man first set foot on the American shore, his greatest friends were the trees, which played a very important role in his life. when at war, he hid in back of trees and bushes as a protection from the red-skin's arrowg he built cabins and also the furnishings, including beds, tables, chairs, dishes, and other utensils, from logs. The early settlers kept warm in the winter by burning wood. Later paper was made. Trees have always been an inspiration to artists, poets, and musicians. Van, however, was not the only creature who valued trees. Trees served as a shelter to many birds and animals. Jecause man has a mania for H cutting down trees and leaving nothing in thei v 4 place, certain birds and animals are being ext new minated. Without the birds, insects would be ' so thick that farm crops--our food--would be stroyed. Tadav, as in 292932 , our homes and furnishings are made of wood. In small towns - V. F31 ., gin, I 9-Fl 4.1. . ? Q? Fi I? Q' V .252 j ix F i 336, .w il . pi' lik assi! 5 KH' J ftif r f 51 ..pga XR,?ig Q 'C ,gf 4 JJ! ' K 1'-Nl h ,fl ig-ff!