Salem High School - Witch Yearbook (Salem, MA)

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o Chester R. Arnold . . . Principal . . . High School My congratulations to the Class of I960 and my best wishes for your success. I do not mean merely the status ” success that seems so important in American society today — the material success that is represented by fancy cars in the garage and a big bank account. 1 wish more for you than that. May you have the success that comes with achie dng the spiritual goals that lead to true happiness and fulfillment, the goals achieved only by those who journey through life with noble and generous motives. 6

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EDITORIAL SALEM HIGH SCHOOL BUILDS FOR THE FUTURE We are facing a world that is both bright and ominous. Dark clouds of conflicting ideologies hover over mankind. Yet the world has much to offer that is beautiful and good. We are on the threshhold of a new era of achievement and understanding. As we go forth from under the protective wings of Salem High School, we are faced with many challenges, the greatest of which is proving ourselves ready and able to face life. For many of us the earning of a livelihood seems to overshadow all other aspects of the future; for others, college will soon offer a new exciting field of learning. For each one of us, no matter where our paths may lead after graduation day, there are two goals; learning how to live and work with our fellowmen . . . and finding the road to a good, unselfish, and useful life. Salem High School has readied us for all these challenges. The Commercial Department has trained us and paved the way for useful employment in a good office job; the Shop and the Vocational High School have taught us a trade. The College students are fortified by a background in the arts and sciences as they begin their higher education. What of the last two goals ? Has school taught the lessons of brotherhood and a useful life. We have learned these virtues from two sources: from our teachers and from our class. Ever since school began we learned of man’s attempts to solve his problems to live better, and to keep peace in the world. In literature, in science, and in history, we saw man s search for good . . . for a better life. But the true testing ground for the effect of what we have learned about life was in our activities . . . our social relations as a class. Coming from all parts of Salem, our class was composed of many different types of young people with varying backgrounds and interests. Together ... in every activity ... we forgot our differences and formed a close group working for a single goal, setting aside selfish aims to build a unit where each one of us was welcome, was of worth, and was appreciated. Together ... we were able to form a society of which we were PROUD and which won the respect of our teachers and our community. In our studies and in our class organization, we can truly say that we learned the meaning of brotherhood, of cooperation, of understanding, of unselfish living. Let us hope . . . that with these experiences and lessons in mind, we can prove ourselves able to cope with life and its problems. Editor-in-Chief It has been a privilege and a pleasure to serve as your Class President and your Year- book Editor. The writer who said, . . . parting is such sweet sorrow . . expressed only mildly how tve all feel. Five years from now we shall come together for our First Keunion. It is my sincere hope that each one of you will be as successful in life as we were as a class . . . each endowed with many of God’s blessings in a happy world. J. B. G.

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John F. Tivnan Vice Principal High School Congratulations to the Class of i960. As you know, I have had a close personal interest in the members of this particular class. You certainly are one of my favorite groups. You have measured up well to what was expected of you at Salem High School. The very best of luck to all in the future. John M. Conway Principal Vocational School Congratulations to the Class of i960. You have attained one im- portant goal. Other goals, much greater, lie ahead. Consider scientific realities that were merely ideas four short years ago when you entered high school. Dare you imagine what the future holds in store for you? Face it with confidence and trust. Good luck always. Mr. Peter Carbone Superintendent Sincerest best wishes to the Class of I960. How appropriate it is that you dedicate your yearbook to the Future.” It was Aristotle who said, all who have meditated on the art of governing mankind have been convinced that the fate of empire depends on the education of youth.” Although written many centuries ago, these words still apply today. To you young grad- uates has been given a great opportunity and responsibility. I am sure that you will meet the challenge successfully. Many years ago, I was given a copy of a motto I admired. I offer it to you: Vision to see Faith to believe Courage to do 7