Spottswood High School - Spotlight Yearbook (Spottswood, VA)

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VALEDICTORY Parents, Teachers, Friends, and Clapsmates- Tonight, we the members of the graduating class of 1955 are gathered together, perhaps for the last time as a group. On this occasion our hearts are filled wjth happiness because we have reached our goal as far as high school is concerned, and because we have had very pleasant times together as a class. Our only re¬ gret is that our High School days are over and that we are each to take our separate ways along the pathway of life. No matter what our goal may be as individuals, we all know that we want happiness above everything else. We cannot secure happi¬ ness unless we feel deep within our hearts that we are a success, nor can we be happy if we put ourselves above everyone else. We cannot possibly live to ourselves, we must learn to live with others, and to respect their opinions Instead of being wrapped up in our selfish ways; that leads us to the importance of courtesy which should stand out above all our other ambitions. All through life we will meet new people and we must have the ability to make friends easily, and of being polite by respecting the rights of others. Honesty is also an Important factor in measuring success. We must remember to be honest with others, and honest to ourselves. Happiness is impossible if we try to pretend rather than live a life of honesty within ourselves. Another main factor for success in life is the ability to ex¬ press ourselves clearly and never let others influence us. If we feel that our opinion is correct, let u3 stick to that decision. All of these things-courtesy, honesty, and self-expression may seem unimportant to us now, but let us remember that these are Important aspects of everyone ' s life and will be a great asset to us whether or not we desire to continue our education. In the future we know the e will be many discouraging things; but with the knowledge we have gained, we should be able to meet them scuarely and intelligently. Let us overcome the difficulties which may stand in our way, and may we never give in to tempt tions, which arp many. We are about to depart from the walls of Spottswood High School, hut we can proudly say we will have memories of the days that were spent here forever. This is not a time for weeping but a time for rejoicing because we have climbed one important step on our road to success. May we romemb r this night as one of the happiest and proudest events of our lives. Thelma Cash SALUTATORY Parents, Teachers, Friends, and Classmates: Tonight, We, the graduating class of 1955 welcome each of you to this our commencement exercise. For eleven years we have looked forward to this night. Through these years, as we have come here day by day, this school has played an Important p rt in our lives. We are leaving here with memories, some very happy, some not Quite so pleasant; hut all ad up to prepare us for the experiences that the future holds for us.

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We have been told to attend school gnd study to get an educa¬ tion. Some one as said, Education 1 fl what you remember,, after you forget, what you went to school to learn. How much education each one has varies with the individual, his attitude and the ef¬ fort he has put forth to master the subject that he has taken. We have also learned other lessons not studied in books, such as how to get along with other people, and to consider their likes and dislikes. We have also learned lessons in school spirit and sports¬ manship. We have been proud of our school and are proud that we have been a part of it. Many people have done more than their part to make this night possible for us. First, our parents, who have given us love, en¬ couragement, guidance and patient understanding. You, our parents, have helped us through hardships that have faced us, and you have guided us in the right direction. You have made many sacrifices for us that this our dream and. yours might come true. We thank you, and will show our appreciation to each of you by the lives we live as we go from here. To you, our teachers, who have taught and guided us into making right decisions, we owe a great debt of gratitude. Some of you greeted us that first morning, in the first grade, and are here tonight to share our happiness with us. We have been trying at times and it took a lot of patience and understanding on your part, to meet the situations; often we were reluctant to do aur nart, or do what we knew to be right. Your help and guidance brought us through and the memories that will linger, will be of the happy times we shared together here at school. We will long remember the many extra things you did for us. Tonight, we would like to say, Thank you. We do sincerely appreciate your guidance, lead¬ ership, and patience that have helped us through our school days, and brought us to this our high school graduation. Friends, we have been aware of your support all through our school days. We know you are interested in this school, the stu¬ dents who attend h re and the teachers who work here. v ou have shared our happiness when we won honors and encouraged us when we did not do so well. We thank you. Undergraduates, we challenge you to make the best use of vour remaining school days. We will be proud of any honors you may bring to our school. Again, we welcome each one of you to our commencement exercise. We are glad you could be with us tonight to see us the graduates of 1U55 take our leave of Spottswood High School. Again, we wish to say, Thank you, for everything you have done for us. Billy Harris CLASS HIS ORY On a bright, sunny day in the early fall of 19 , a group of ide-eyed boys and girls began their Journey to the top under the ble guidance of Mrs. Frances Wilson. Those who have traveled the ilea together are Billy Harris, Lee Morris, Mary Knox, Mary Belle .alston, Betty Cash, Mildred Lotts, Thelma Cash, Elizabeth Campbell Our first year was over. Would we continue to keep going ahead, r would we let less Important things stand in our way of reaching he goal? The next year found us in the second grade after a summer va- atlon under the leadership of Mrs. Susie McCormick. Maxine Tay- or and James Smiley Joined us.