Scituate High School - Chimes Yearbook (Scituate, MA)

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20 So we have reviewed our school year. It has been a happy one. To the seniors we wish all the luck possible. To the other classes we say. Do vour best always to make Scituate High School proud of you. LOYALTY YIELDS GREAT REWARDS Richard Clapp, ' 52 The loyalty which a student has for his school is manifested in many ways. It is a definite essential in any good school. Without loyalty, a school does not function long before the know- ledge that something is wrong becomes evident to the public. A good indicator of school spirit is the en- thusiasm and attendance shown at athletic and other school-sponsored events. Any loyal student supports the school ' s activities and knows what is going on. A loyal student does not run down or ridicule his school. In part he makes the school what it is. He must realize that the school is set up to help him, and that he should make the most of his opportunities of free education. Obeying the regulations of the school is one of the prime manifestations of loyalty. The regu- lations are set up to make it easier for both student and teacher to get the most out of the school day. A truly loyal student feels a pride in his school and does his best to better the school in any possible way. He will do more than is required of him for the benefit of the school, others, and, in the end, himself. The rewards of such faithfulness are far reach- ing and plentiful. One of the chief rewards of school lo)alty is felt by the student himself. If the student has been loyal, he tends to have a better balanced outlook on life in general. He derives a satisfaction from his loyalty which makes his work easier and keeps him headed in the right direction. A loyal student is generally a student of good character. Another reward is the recognition and ap- proval of a student ' s loyalt) b the town. This approval is felt even after the student has grad- uated. Whenever a person hears the name of a former student, one of the first things he thinks of is the student ' s character. One ' s school record can prove a valuable asset in obtaining a posi- tion. Loyalty to school aids the student in forming greater loyalties, such as loyalty to country and to the laws of the country. If everyone developed this lo alty in school, there would be less crime and agitation in the countr . Loyalty is essen- tial to a leader in an field. A disloyal leader is far worse than no leader at all. This qualit) of loyalt) is essential in Ameri- can life and is best acquired during high school ears. Since the i nited States is made up of so many different races and creeds common loyal- ties help tie them together. School loyalty can be likened to an ingredient in the growth of a plant. It is vital to the growth of a strong individual. WHAT ARE THE CIVIC DUTIES OF TEEN-AGERS TODAY? Sue Taggart, ' 53 The civic duties of teen-agers today include many and various activities. Boys and girls should and do take part in making and building a more pleasant and healthy community. These activities range from helping at home to actual work or participation in community affairs. The first duty and privilege of a teen-ager is taking part in church affairs and events. Re- ligion is one of the main factors in building a strong character. We have read about groups of teen-agers in some places who were dissatisfied with the limited activities of their town and. themselves, built a Youth Center for all to enjoy. This showed great civic responsibility on the part of the youths of the town. Organizations and clubs such as the Girl Scouts, Boy Scouts, and the Boys ' Club exist for the purpose of building and molding the good citizen of tomorrow. It is a civic duty to support these organizations and clubs by belonging and taking an active part in them. In some towns and cities one day a year is set aside for the teen-agers to take over govern- ment offices. This gives some boys and girls an idea of the problems and affairs that exist con- tinually in the government. These and various other activities are impor- tant ways in which teen-agers can help build a better community. VOTING AT EIGHTEEN Judith Bernard, ' 52 Recently, a new bill was introduced into Con- gress which would lower the voting age to eighteen. Man statesmen rejected it because they believe teen-agers aren ' t mature enough to vote. No other group of teen-agers has ever lived in such a complicated world. For many of us, the bombing of Pearl Harbor is one of our first childhood memories. Along with this we can recall air raids and rationing. Now we are living in a worlfl which is being constantly threatened

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YESTERDAY COUNTS, TOO Priscilla Merritt, ' 52 All over this vast country of ours, senior classes are leaving high schools. How many of them will take a moment on that all important Graduation Night to look back on their yester- day? As we step out into this modern world, our first thought is of the future and what it will hold. This thought should be followed by another — that of the past. When stepping into a strange, new world, there should be a feeling of confidence. To attain this feeling, we each must cast a backward glance to see if the road behind us was clear. When we first entered high school, we were awed by the newness of things. The feeling of at last belonging to a class which was part of the senior high school thrilled us and made us feel older and more serious-minded. The day we first elected class officers, we all felt quite proud. As the year progressed, we found we could master the fundamentals of alg ebra, languages, and a different t)pe of science. Some of our classmates made the athletic teams and proved to everyone that we were good sports on the field and courts. We began to take an active interest in the or- ganizations of our school. Many of us joined the various school clubs. These may seem to be little things to the outside world, but to us. at the time, they were the most important things in our lives. Looking back on these earlier days helps us to realize how important it is to step out on the right foot. Now as we face the future, we can reassure ourselves with thoughts of successful high school days behind us. With these memories of yester- dav. we are able to step forward with confidence into tomorrow. OUR SCHOOL YEAR Judith Lawson, ' 53 Here it is, the end of another school year! As one looks back over the year, he finds many pleasant memories of good times he has had, of good friends he has made, and of things he has accomplished. First, let us look back at the good times. There were many opportunities to have fun this year. Beginning way back in the fall, there were the football and hockey games, the all-school play, the dances. This winter, basketball held the spotlight. How happy and proud Scituate was of its team in the Tech Tournament. This spring, there were the baseball, Softball, and tennis games, the senior play, the spring concert, and, again, the dances. Yes, there were these and many more good times at Scituate High School this year. Of course, we have had many opportunities to meet new people, to make new friends. Several students from other towns and cities have come to Scituate. These new faces have brightened our corridors and made school life all the more interesting. But the most important inemory of this year is of the work that has been accomplished. Here is a short quiz to see just what has been accomp- lished. First, have you done a good job this year? Have you worked to the best of your ability? Have you entered into school activities? Have you cooperated toward making S.H.S. a good school? Are you proud of your record and your rating? li you can answer yes to all of these questions, congratulations. You may well be proud of yourself. If not all )our answers were yes, try to improve yourself. Work harder to be a creditable part of Scituate High School.

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21 by atomic bombs and Communism. No person brought up in a world in this condition can be irresponsible and immature. Many high school students know as much, or more, about politics than the average voter. In history classes we study the history of our gov- crmnent. the framework of our Constitution, and the backgrounds of political candidates. Let ' s put our good judgment and our back- ground in history and government to use. Let ' s show our elders that we are capable of being responsible and mature voters. LET ' S ALL GET TOGETHER Peter Anderson, ' 54 No one needs to be reminded that the S.H.S. basketball team was invited to compete in the Tech Tourney held at the Boston Gardens, and that they made the finals. All three games were well attended by students, faculty members, and residents alike. There was one flaw in the support, however; that was the way in which the boosters were spread out. The finals was the only time an attempt was made to have a section for Scituate, and that was not too successful. In the first two games the only ones who sat together were friends. This took credit away from the good attendance, because for one thing, everyone was so separated cheers couldn ' t be heard. The other schools sat together; therefore they looked like more, and sounded louder than we did. To an outsider it would seem that they had more spirit. We know this is not so. Let ' s prove it. The next chance we get, let ' s all get together and show them we have as much spirit as any other team. LOYALTY Maureen Stark, ' 54 What makes a school a good one? What makes a student proud? What makes a team successful? What makes him yell so loud? It ' s not a very big word with lots of royalty. It ' s just an ordinary one, a word called loyalty. The classes and the homework, the games that must be won. The dances, clubs, and parties, the classmates and the fun, — If interest would be taken in all these things, The promotion of school spirit would make us feel like kings. Sportsmanship, citizenship, respect for others, too. Are items of necessity to you and you and you. So be a credit to your school, give all that you possess And make this Blue and White Week a very big success ! SCHOOL NEWS Barbara Prouty, ' 52 New Faculty Members There are three new teachers at Scituate High School this year. Mr. Robert D. Burgess was elected to fill Mr. Kreimer ' s position as teacher of Manual Arts. Mr. Burgess has had many years ' experience as a cabinet maker and has taken courses at Fitchburg Teachers ' College and Boston University. He has a vocational teachers ' certificate from the Massachusetts State Depart- ment of Education. Before coming to Scituate, Mr. Burgess taught eight years at Ipswich. Miss Shirley Bedell from Marshfield High replaced Miss Kingsbury as the Household Arts teacher. Miss Bedell was graduated from Fram- ingham State Teachers ' College. Due to the increased enrollment of the Junior High, a new teacher was added for the seventh grade. Miss Dorothy Anderson, who graduated from Wheaton College. Illinois, came to us after teaching two years in Huntington High School. Judith Taylor, ' 53 Blue and White Week The Student Council sponsored the third an- nual Blue and White Week, March 3-7. During the week school loyalty and school spirit were particularly stressed. Loyalty Yields Great Re- wards was our motto for this year. On Monday morning a short assembly was held to launch the week. The speakers explained the meaning and importance of the activities which had been planned. The photography con- test, essay and poem contest, and poster contest were announced, and students were urged to participate. Blue ribbon insignia were given out to each student and teacher. Bad weather cancelled the boys ' intra-mural basketball games. However, the Senior girls die! play off the Juniors, losing to them. A closing assembly was held on Friday, at which the winners of the contests were an- nounced. In the Senior High essay and poem