Silver Lake Regional High School - Torch Yearbook (Kingston, MA)

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Principal Paul A. Squarcia Assistant Principal John J. Rock Clayton L. Knox; Robert Wade; Robert M. Kelly; Thomas F. Weathers, vice-chairman; Benjamin Conant, chairman; George W. Cushman, secretary-treasurer; James F. Dooley; Charles Kozlowski; Philip L. Rouvales; Elliott G. Carr; Edward A. Uburtis.

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' He made ns do oral pi and a t out InsiiH lc scenes and argue in ii - l debates and organize mock elections, while other classes watched us make idols iii ourselves . . . bul all in the interest ol education. ' ' Histor) can be boring when teachers simply lecture, not relating past to pres- ent. Mr. Bystrom doesn ' t teach that way — he makes history relevant to the events of today. In two years. Bill Bvstrom has built him- self quite a reputation. His method of teaching is responsible for his success, and two words can describe this method — enthusiasm and involvement. He is gen- uinely enthused about his subjects, and nis enthusiasm is contagious. His students :an always look forward to an interesting, iilive class. Through plays, debates, expe- riments, and discussions, Mr. Bystrom iftecomes involved in his classes but he ' loesn ' t merelv moderate or direct — he akes part. Bv putting himself on the stu- lent ' s level, he establishes an excellent apport with his students; thus they want o learn from him. In stud) he is the type ol ' u who sells er little . . . and talks with e .r If you like class discussions — pop into his class It ' s greal entertainment We knew him as Budd

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Assistant Superintendent Norman G. Donegan Burinesi Managei Sardnei • I I Superintendent of Schools Francis M. Moran To the Class of 1971: The Torch represents to the Class of 1971 an accumulation of twelve years of formal education and has tried to represent vour class in a variety of exposures. For many of you this is just the beginning — for others it may he the termination of vour formal education. Whatever the case may l e. may I ex- tend a most sincere note of congratulation to all members of the senior class. May you always reflect your educational background in all of your future endeavors. Sincerelv vours. Paul A. Squarcia Principal