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

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AS SISTANT SUPERINTENDENT To the Class of 1969: Congratulations on this memorable occasion. The attainment of a high school diploma is a significant event. However, a more critical issue is the extent to which your involvement in and exposure to the educational experiences of this school system has made you a better person. If your intellectual capabilities have been heightened, if you are prepared to participate actively in this democratic society, and if you have a genuine concern for other people, then your diploma has a special meaning. This class deserves additional recognition because it is the 100th graduating class of Stoughton High School. As members of the Centennial Qass, you should not only be extremely proud of this special honor, but you should also be mindful of the long history of educational excellence in this community. Your class will make the first imprint in this new century of Stoughton education — hopefully, this mark will be a distinguished one. Thomas J. Whalen, Ed.D. 6

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SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS To the Class of 1969: This year ' s graduation marks a milestone in your personal lives and in the history of the Stoughton Public Schools. From a personal perspective, graduation signifies the attainment of a challenging and rewarding goal; for the school system, it commemorates the centennial anniversary of the first class to be graduated from Stoughton High School. These dual celebrations represent in a microcosmic way the commitment to public education that has undergirded this nation ' s growth. As each generation received its educational legacy, it has made greater contributions to the educational welfare of succeeding generations. The distinctive honor, therefore, that inheres to this Centennial Class also carries a mantle of special responsibility that asks to foster the growth of educational excellence in your individual lives and in the community at large. In closing, may I extend to each of you my best wishes for your future success and happiness. Sincerely, Joseph H. Gibbons

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PRINCIPAL To The Class of 1969: Congratulations upon the successful completion of your high school education. This achievement will certainly realize great rewards for you as time goes on. Perhaps for some of you, the tremendous value of your accomplishment is readily apparent and has opened doors for you. For others, it may not be quite so evident. This has been a story repeated many times during the past century. Your class has the distinction of being the Centennial Class. For 100 years, students have been graduated from the Stoughton High School. Experience has shown that these graduates have been well prepared and have accomplished won- derful things over the years. I am sure that you too will prove yourselves and make your contributions to society. Good luck and best wishes to all of you — may you enjoy happy and prosperous lives. Sincerely, Peter J. Sperandio, Ed.D. 7