Thayer Academy - Black and Orange Yearbook (Braintree, MA)

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Affcctioimtely dedicated by the Senior Class of the Thayer Academy to Ennis Ailama Zlirnthingham strung in his manhood, wise in his counsel, inspiring in his leadership, syinpzithetic in his understanding, self-Sacrificiiig in his service.

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