Stratford High School - Log Yearbook (Stratford, CT)

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GUIDANCE - AN INSIGHT INTO BETTER LIVING Whether you want to change a course, choose a job, or select a college, the guidance department will help you. Under the skilled direction of Miss Cunningham and her able assistants, Miss Tracy and Mr. Wordell, student problems of all kinds are resolved. Records, achievement tests, pamphlets, college catalogues — all resources are used so that the student may have a better understanding of himself, his school, and the life he will lead after graduation. Miss Ruth E. Cunningham Miss Anne Tracy Mr. Everett Wordell Students Scan Guidance Bulletin Board Seeking Scholarship Opportunities.

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Horizons are only for those who seek, and look, and search, and endeavor. A man with his eyes on the ground and his mind on the commonplace will never feel the exhilaration of seeking horizons. Eyes are for looking, minds are for searching, and the horizons of the brave new world are for all to see, if they can. Mr. J. Oliver Carson Assistant Superintendent DESIGNERS OF SCHOOL POLICY Mr. Alton M. Torgan Chairman of the Board of Education We congratulate you for everything fine that you have achieved during these past few years; and we challenge you to accept with courage and confidence the un- finished business of your future. As you move out of the classroom of Stratford High School into your brave new world, take a good long look at yourself. You have a good, solid education. You have an understanding and working knowledge of what our country stands for. You have the mastery of informa- tion and the ability to apply it to real life situations. You have a place in your brave new world. Remember that one is accepted on the basis of one's talents, skills, and character. Have faith — faith in your God, country, family, work, in you-yourself, and in the future. With real faith, you can do much. Without faith, very little. New horizons! Far horizons! We have made marvelous advances in science, medicine, technology, etc. But we have a long way to go before the ideals of democracy are attained throughout the world. When men dwell to- gether in peace, our far horizons have been met. Be proud of your Future! We are proud of you! Mr. Edwin A. C6x, Superintendent You, the youth of our country, face a future that is as yet obscure to you. You are looking to the distant horizons of your future. Face your horizons — look to the future — prepare yourself to the best of your ability. Only in this way can each new generation build its own brave world. 5

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IN RECOGNITION OF MRS. PAULINE DENNETT How inspiring to find a teacher who, be- cause of her own integrity and dignity, steadily maintains standards of decency, truth, and honesty and expects the same of her students. Such a teacher is Pauline Den- nett, whom we honor in this Log. A graduate of normal school and the re- cipient of a B.E. degree from New Britain State Teachers' College, Mrs. Dennett taught and guided young people for forty-five years — forty-two of these in Stratford. Through the years she never failed to ex- pect the best from her students, encouraging them in their ambitions and sharing herself with them in many ways. Not only has her influence gone out through her students but it has also been manifested in her work with the Rainbow Girls and the Eastern Star. Though retired from her first love, the teaching profession, she now finds the time to go junketing off on new travels; and we are certain that during her retirement she will continue to be a gracious hostess, a cheerful neighbor, and an enthusiastic participant in life. 7