Stoneham High School - Wildlife Yearbook (Stoneham, MA)

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Senior Monors Let k notvledge grow from more to more. MACDONALD MEDALS For scholarship, character, and good influence in the school. Ann M. Griffin Joseph E,. LaLiberte CLASS HISTORIANS — Lena H. Guastaferro, John F. Rees CRADU ATION ADDRESS — Beverly M. Hanson PRELIMINARY HONOR GROUP CLASS PROPHECY — Priscilla R. Goudey CLASS WILL — Gladys M. Anderson, John Steigman The following awards and prizes will be announced at graduation exercises History Medals — Mathematic and Science Medal — Grange Art Prize — Grange Music Prize — American Legion Medal — Carrie S. Ireland Citizenship Award — Parent-Teacher Scholarships — Teachers’ Club Scholarship — Blue and White Scholarship — (B average or higher for four years) Laura E. Gordon Frank L. Goudey Ann M. Griffin Joseph E. LaLiberte Ruth A. Merrill John F. Rees Clara D. Salera John Steigman Beverly M. Hanson Lena H. Guastaferro GRADUATION COMMITTEE Marjorie J. Bingham W. Charles McDermott Ruth A. Merrill Joseph H. Picano Laura E. Gordon Frank L. Goudey John R. Houghton Nancy J. Hoyt Clara D. Salera Amelio J. Salera John Steigman Richard P. Livingstone [ 21 ]

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. l,KIilO VALEXTK THERESA WELLS I lashiiif; teeth and e cs agl o . Mco has a smilt for all. .■ nd when it conics to penmanship. He ' s the 1 ' 0 who’s on the ball. Khie and Whitt i. 2. 3: A. A. 1. 2. t; ( Met (dnh 1 . UK H. RI W.UTE 1 hough I tick s a bo who ' s rather sh . Ht really has an observant eve. Ht knows the birds by call and sight And shares with all his keen tleliglu. Khit and ' hite i. 2, 3: A. A. i. 2. (dee Chib i. 2. 3: Traffic Squad 3. WILLIAM WANDLESS To our school days he’s brought such joy “Tickle ' is really quite a boy — Handsome athlete with a witty air Ready with friendship and fun to share. Football 2. 3; Hockey i, 2, Captain 3: Rasketball i; Baseball i; Blue and W’hite I, 2, 3: A. A. i, 2. 3: Usher at Graduation 2; Glee Club i, 2, 3. Small and slight but full of fun Here ' s a girl who’s never done. Telling jokes and laughing low. Dancing fast and singing low. Blue and White i, 2, 3; A. A. i. 2. 3; tdhairman of Social Committee 3: Glee Club i. 2, 3; S. H. S. Specials 2; Winter Carnival Attendant. JEANNE WHILES leannic with her winning smile Possesses a very quiet air; But whenever she goes by. Somehow we find the boys all stare. Blue and White 2, 3; A. A. 2, 3: Usher at Graduation 2; Glee Club 2. AUDREY WRIGHT .Vlways calm and always cool Wonderful girl for any school, Cheerleader, actress of our class Fame’s in store for this talented lass. Basketball i, 2, 3; Yearbook Staff 3; Cheerleader i, 2, 3; Blue and White 1, 2. 3; Traffic Squad i, 2; A. A. i, 2. 3: Dramatic Club i, 2; Senior Play 3: Usher at Graduation 2; Prize Speaking i, 2, 3; Glee Club i, 2, 3; Special Glee Club 2; Christmas Pag- eant I, 2: Winter Carnival Attendant. INVOCATION O Lord God, who reigns abo ’c. Watch over us with all thy love Lead us in all we say and do Far from temptation and near to you. We need Your help and tender care We need You always to be there Close by our side both night and dav Helping us along the way. Our senior prayers are for the world. Into chaos by bitterness hurled. That once more men ' s eyes shall be From festering hatreds forever free. No ’ the skies are overcast Rut true peace will come at last When men perform unselfish deeds And live once more bv neighborly creeds. Ann Griffin

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graduation Address We, the graduating class, are leaving this school today having completed our journey over the first mile. Our high school days are behind us, and the stepping stones are already laid for the portion of the journey which lies ahead. These days in high school have created in most of us a desire for further ach- ievements in our respective fields. They have in- stilled in us farsightedness and ambition to go on to greater things. As we leave today, it is with the knowledge that we have left behind us our first mile. This, how- ever, is not an ending. It is the mere beginning of our lives. The principles we have acquired along this first mile will remain with us throughout life. It is well, therefore, if we have chosen the right path; for then we can start our Second Mile with high hopes for the future. The real test of living and progress is whether we have the stamina for the Second Mile. The power to l egin this journey lies in our hands. Of course, it is up to us whether we utilize this power. Those of us who possess a clear vision and a direct purpose will look upon the Second Mile with eagerness, while others will fear to undertake il. There will be those who will begin their journey whole-heartedly but who will be influenced by false pretenses and swayed to wander from their journey. And there will be those who will give up because they have met failure for the first time. It is not an easy journey, this Second Mile; for as we travel along, we shall rise or fall according to our own individual efforts. We, as a class, stand together today as a nu- cleus with all these Second Miles extending from us. Some of us will travel over the road of business, sci- ence, religion, and all the other hundreds of occu- pations and professions that offer themselves to us. As we travel these various roads and become the luture citizens of America, we must prepare ourselves to accept the challenge of making this a better world. We can do this, only if we prepare and start our Second Mile with the greatest precautions. Knowing .some of the pitfalls, we can try to avoid them and thus crown the Second Mile with success. THE SECOND MILE No given formula for success can be found. The qualities that constitute it are hidden within us and must be developed by us. There is no success with- out burning ambition which gives us the drive to continue come wind, come weather. This ambition gives us courage to pursue the new and the different if it is better than the old and the already tried. 4bove all, ambition lends us eagerness to make use of all our ability, all our ability, all our time, and all the opportunities that life bestows upon us. With- out ambition, the Second Mile would be an imposs- ibility. Ambition itself, however, is not enough be- cause sometimes the ambitious one forgets that “He also serves who only stands and waits.’’ Ambition must be linked with service rather than with greed on the Second Mile. Myriad are the opportunities for service which lie in our path in contrast to the limited servitude of a few hours of study and work that have thus far presented themselves to us in connection with our school work. Service must now broaden in our con- ception to include our fellowmen. Surely in this world so pregnant with hate and strife there is room for service — the unselfish giving of time and energy to a worthy cause without thought for monetary gain or any form of public acclaim. A man like Albert Schweitzer trod the Second Mile when he gave up a world-famed career as a musician to minister to the physical needs of the people of Africa. David Liv- ingstone walked the Second Mile of service when he gave up comport to face the hardships of a rural mission post; and we could well emulate his action which is remembered in this famous quotation from his letters. “I will go anywhere providing it be for- ward in the service of the Almighty God.” Whether it is to be service to God or service to mankind which is manifested in the various occupa- tions in our complicated system of society, it is a ne- cessity on our journey along the Second Mile. Many times we will falter and lose courage. There is little glamour in playing a small part in serving mankind; but if through our willingness to serve we render benefit to one fellow being, we shall have walked with success that is deep and meaningful on our Second Mile. No one can truly serve who does not link with his service understanding. We have to be able to [ 22 ]