Salem High School - Witch Yearbook (Salem, MA)

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1856 — a beginning — the founding of Salem High School — the birth of secondary education for all the children of all the people. 1956 — a commemoration — one hundred years of educating youth — one hundred years as an integral part of the community — the old school on Broad Street — the new school on Highland Avenue — symbols of education, tradition, progress — these places with their wonderful stories — with their never to be forgotten memories — stood, and stand, as a stepping stone for future life. Seniors on the threshold pause and reminisce about their four short years together — As Freshmen — frightened, awed, confused — their first social, the Freshman Frolic — meeting classmates — making friends. As Sophomores — learning to work together — experiencing class unity in the Poor Man’s Prom, the Beach Party. As Juniors — as upperclassmen — a feeling of pride and loyalty to the school — the first election — the hours of planning, preparation — the final success, the beautiful Junior Prom — the result of working and sharing together. As Seniors — the long awaited Senior year — the year of work and fun — the last year — the class spirit shows results — an Inspired revue — gay parties — a beautiful reception — the thoughts and Ideas combined make the last year memorable. As a graduating group — memories to cherish — a lifetime ahead — another beginning. The picture is not complete — seasons herald activities and sports — each significant for its time. Organizations — the helpers of the school — con- tribute to its welfare and progress. Ninety-nine classes before left their memories — we, the Class of 1956, also leave ours. Old landmarks of Salem pass — the spirit remains — a modern city with his- torical overtones — a city with many memories and a promising future. That is Salem High too — a school with memories — a school which grows as needs arise. We are proud to be graduates of Salem High and we hope that our Year- book exemplifies our feelings.

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To you who have so unselfishly devoted your- selves to our betterment, we, the class of 1956, dedicate our yearbook. Teacher: friend. The words are synonymous. You, our teachers, impart to us far more than your valuable experience, skill and knowledge, you give us the golden gift of friendship. You are our counselors, our instructors, and many more things to us hut most of all you are our friends. It is you who guide us through the formative years; who mold our characters and shape our minds. Without the fulness you have lent our lives through your experiences and learning our existence would seem empty. Molders of the future; shapers of destiny, the world is in your hands, for as we are taught so we shall do. Your profession is a thankless one; many of those whom you teach do not appreciate you fully but this does not hinder you and you continue to teach, knowing that you are helping your fellow man. To you who teach us; and to you who have taught our predecessors, we dedicate this volume. But it is in our power to dedicate much more than this small token. We can dedicate our lives to following the straight paths upon which you have set us. Our successes are yours and our accomplishments will he your greatness.