Rogers Hall School - Splinters Yearbook (Lowell, MA)

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aware of our diminishing freedom by reading two of Aldous I-luxley's novels which deal with the conservation of democracy. Mr. Huxley feels, as do many contemporary writers, that education is one of the main forces in maintaining a free and strong nation. Most of these authors, including George Orwell, C. P. Snow, jacques Barzun, and james Conant, have a sense of urgency. Hence, we must begin now, at prep school, to take it upon ourselves to find out more about this land of ours, how it grew from men's dreams, and how it was paid for with the price of men's lives. We should learn not to take things for granted, for God gives and takes as He sees fit. We, at Rogers Hall, can do our part by taking full advantage of every opportunity available to us. For in order to achieve personal goals, we must make sure our government is strong and not corrupt. The best way to ensure a good society is for each individual to have a good, strong educational background. Prep school and college come but once, and life on earth, also, comes but once. These are our challenges, and we must meet them. If we do, we can have freedom in our Brave New World and in 1984! TRAGEDY TEACHES Tragedies sometimes happen Throughout the life one lives, These are the lessons God teaches, These are the lessons God gives. Looking for light in darkness, Perceiving in death Cod's way, This is understanding gained, This is wisdom to stay. DEBBIE Woon '63

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