Stearns High school - Northern Lights Yearbook (Millinocket, ME)

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Chaperoning a Prom 4 ima 4 II ififunur WILLIAM W. HALE, Superintendent Words came hard when we tried to describe the great career of Mr Hale In his full and fruitful years as superintendent of the area s schools, he has dedicated himself to excellence in education. Under the leader- ship of Mr Hale Millinocket s schools have constantly improved to meet the increasing demands of afast mov- Now that he has earned a time for rest and relaxa- tion we wish Mr Hale many happy hours with his grand- children and plenty of time for golf. MR. HALE AND SECRETARIES MRS. CHENEY AND MRS ST PETER

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l A FAREWELL FROM MR. HALE It is with mixed feelings that I say farewell to my students, teachers, secretaries, administrators, janitors, and other colleagues with whom I have worked over the past twenty-five years. Ifeel very grateful for having had the opportunity to serve in this most excellent school system and for the rich experiences that I have shared. Ido not want to appear didactic, nor to moralize, butlshould like to leave something of a basic nature that you should at an early age be- gin to build into your lives and that will influence your character and reputation for your entire lives. That is the characteristic of Loyalty. There are innumerable applications of this trait in the many facets of your lives, but I should like to mention only a few. The first loyalty is to your faith. If you do not have a strong belief in God, associate yourself with people who dog and see what a strong influence it will be in your life. In these times of trouble when people are marching for or against some cause in the street, in the capital of our nation, and on the campuses, and we are fighting a shooting war, we need to someway stabilize our faith and our be- liefs to give purpose and meaning to our lives. A second' loyalty would be to your calling. Whether it be to further education, or in the service, or directly to jobs, or family life, you will be well on your way to a happy life if you are loyal to those with whom you work. Thirdly, I would exhort you to be loyal to your country. When I see on TV or read of young men who are crossing our borders to avoid the draft, I believe they are failing in their responsibility of giving as well as receiving the benefits of a free and democratic country. I thrill when I hear The Star-Spangled Banner or America the Beautiful. There is so much we enjoy because of our way of life, that we must be willing to make sacrifices to help perpetuate our institutions for ourselves and those who will follow. Finally, be loyal to your school. You are enjoying the privilege of an education that is second to none. Help support your school and improve conditions when you feel it necessary, and make changes as times demand to maintain its high degree of excellency. Goodbye to all of you. You will be in my heart and mind as long as I live.