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

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ARTHUR L. PENARDI Assistant Principal As a former graduate I welcome you to the ever increasing ranks of Stoughton High School Alumni. Although there are many years between your gradu- ation and mine, there does exist a common bond which can be found exemplified in the inscription on the front of Stoughton High School. It reads as follows: Dedi- cated to Citizenship. As each generation assumes its role of leadership, it must likewise maintain and develop its educational in- stitutions in order that an intelligent and informed citi- zenry will prevail. I extend my best wishes to each of you for your future success and happiness. ROBERT J. McLaughlin Administrative Assistant Goals are never fully and finally reached, for a goal once reached becomes the threshold to a host of other goals. This is the key to a rewarding and successful life — always to have before you goals sufficiently worthwhile to call forth from within the greatest in effort and the most noble in aspiration. Your gradua- tion, though it is a goal now reached, is aptly termed Commencement for it opens the doors to newer goals and higher achievements. This is the best we can wish each of you — that you continually set goals that are worthy of your finest effort and dedication. ALBERT C. WILLIAMSON Director of Guidance The Qass of 1869 graduated from Stoughton High School after a period marked by racial problems, the assassination of a president, and the aftermath of a war that tore our country apart. Somehow its members managed to survive this turbulent period to make a significant contribution to community, state, and na- tion. The Class of 1969, one hundred years later, also faces an uneasy future after a period marked by war, racial tensions, and presidential assassination. How- ever, you go out to meet the world with a far better preparation in terms of modem educational programs, facilities, and supplementary services. What you do with your training will greatly affect the welfare of our community and nation. Best wishes for a happy and productive future. 8