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

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To the Class of ' 59 I send my sincere best wishes for years of happiness and success. It is at this time that many of us who have been close to you during the past several years will feel prone to offer well-meaning advice relative to the conduct of your daily lives. Much of what we say may have real meaning for you. However, no matter how valid may be our guides to purposeful living, it will be for you to determine ultimately the manner in which you will choose to pursue the goals which have greatest personal meaning to you. For this reason our advice now has Jess significance in shaping your future than that which we have accomplished already in helping you meet the responsibilities of sound, independent judgement. My one great hope is not that your high school has given you a complete education, but that it has opened the door to further education, whether it be formal or informal, by helping you to develop a free, inquiring mind that is not fearful of facing issues nor making mistakes. This — more than the accumulation of facts — is the true essence of education. In all likelihood our longest memories of S.H.S. will be memories of people rather than of specific deeds or events. Certainly the past several years have offered each of us friendships which we will never forget. With mixed feelings then — happiness over your outstanding achievements as a class and regret over our brief separation as friends — I again extend to ever ' one in the Class of ' 59 my wishes for the very best. Principal 8

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To the Class of 1959: It is with mixed feelings that I extend my congratulations to the members of the Class of 1959. You were in the first grade when I assumed my responsibilities as Superintendent of Schools. At that time there were 137 pupils in your class. Some are no longer members of your group and others have increased your class to 164 pupils. Many changes have taken place as you have progressed along your way in the Stoughton Public Schools. I feel, too, that my association with you has been more intimate because my daughter Maureen L. has been one of you. So it is with joy and sorrow that I contem- plate your graduation from Stoughton High School as the Class of 1959. Our schools have zealously endeavored to improve our total curriculum to prepare you to meet the demands that will be made upon you as you enter a changing, exciting world. You must do more than watch the world develop about you. You must determine to participate and make your personal contribution to the formulation of a democratic society which will serve its members and insure their freedom. I exhort you individually and as a group to strive to develop your full potential. You must stand ready and willing to accept the challenges that face you. As citizens of a democratic society you must not only know where you are going but more important you must know why. To be effective your acceptance of democratic ideals must have a visible effect on your daily lives. For, as the great Disraeli once said, Circumstances are beyond the control of man, but his conduct is in his own power. You must be willing to indulge in self-analysis and this will be a test of your maturity. We have faith in you. We believe that your personal achievements during your school years are evidence of your potential for the future. As Superintendent of Schools, I extend my personal best wishes to each and every member of the Class of 1959. I hope that you will continue to be a credit to yourselves, your parents, and your school. 7

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Congratulations and best wishes to the Class of 1959. As a group you have displayed in an outstanding manner the fine qualities of diligence, cooperation, academic achievement and service to your fellow man. As individuals I urge you to continue to develop these qualities and other talents that you possess in order that you may benefit yourself, your community and the Nation. Arthur L. Penardi Assistant Principal Long years of work and planning yield rich rewards. Many of you have worked diligently while at Stoughton High School and although tangible results of your efforts may be- come apparent more quickly in some cases than in others, the fruits of your work will be permanent and of long range value. Do not become impatient if your vocational, educational or personal goals are not on the horizon at the time of graduation from high school. Be true to the principles of integrity, loyalty and industry which you have acquired at S.H.S. and success in terms of self-respect, happiness and worthwhile achievement will be assured. Best wishes, Albert C. Williamson Director of Guidance 9