Stoughton High School - Stotonian / Semaphore Yearbook (Stoughton, MA)

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SCHOOL BOARD Left to right: Edmund L. Daley; Joseph H. Gibbons, Superintendent; Robert J. Buckley, Secretary; Dr. Appleton C. Woodword, Choirmon; David M. Benjamin; A. Leonard Anderson. The Stoughton School Committee ex- tends its most sincere congratulations to the Class of 1955. As individuals you have reached a crossroad in your lives. Let your inter- est grow broader and more general to avoid the complacency which only breeds indifference to your environ- ment and heritage. Use the fundamen- tals of your education, now terminating in graduation from high school, to strengthen the knowledge, which is so essential to good living, happiness and the service of your country. The end product of growing up and education is an individual who is able to manage his own affairs with due consideration for other people, able to think for himself, able to manage his feelings and emotions, and able to contribute to the groups of which he is a member , states Dr. Karl S. Bern- hardt of the University of Toronto, De- partment of Child Study. Our best wishes for continued suc- cess go with you. A. C. WOODWARD Chairman As Superintendent of Schools, I extend my personal congratulations to each and every member of the Class of 1955. The primary purpose of your public school education has been to prepare you for citizenship in our American democracy. In a society such as ours, the responsi- bility of the individual citizen is very great. I hope that your ex- periences in our public schools will enable you to competently carry on your future responsibilities. As an individual or through the groups to which you belong you may in- fluence the course of public affairs. May it ever be in terms of the basic American documents in the tradition of our American liberty. Never be- come indifferent to your responsibil- ity for maintaining our freedom. My best wishes go to all of you in your pursuit of success and happiness in life. JOSEPH H. GIBBONS Superintendent of Schools

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To the Class of 1955: I express sincerely the hope that you may continue to contribute to your community the same life and spirit you have given to your class and your school, it is particu- larly gratifying for me to note that the fine leadership and active sup- port you have provided for the many programs of Stoughton High will remain as examples for those vs ho may seek to achieve the posi- tion of prominence you have en- joyed. With mixed feelings — regret at your departure and pleasure at your promise of accomplishment in the future — I extend my personal v ish that each of you may enjoy a rich and fruitful life. AARON FINK Principal To the Class of 1955: It is a pleasure for me to extend my congratulations and best v ishes to the Class of 1955 on the com- pletion of its studies at Stoughton High School. My experience during the six years I have been associated with your class has been very pleasant. Stoughton High School will look forward to a continuation of your many individual and group achieve- ments in future schooling, work, and community life. DANIEL R. DONAHUE Assistant Principal To the Class of 1955: Congratulations to the Class of 1955 on reaching one more mile- stone on the road to success. In the short time I have known you, I have been impressed with your many admirable qualities and var- ied talents. America is still a Land of Op- portunity. May you add to your present stature with the passing years by using the many skills and valuable ideals which you have ac- quired during your years at Stough- ton High School. In wishing you every success, I bid you to remember the words of a great philosopher: Success is not in having a great wealth but in having few wants. ALBERT C. WILLIAMSON Director of Guidance