Waltham High School - Mirror Yearbook (Waltham, MA)

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Superintendent Our new superintendent, Mr. james Fitz- Cerald, is a graduate of the College of the Holy Cross, where he played varsity football. In 1934 he joined the Waltham School De- partment as a science teacher at South junior High. Before becoming Assistant Superin- tendent of Schools in 1957, he was principal of the Banks and the Whittemore schools. On january 1, 1961, he became Superintend- ent of the Waltham Public Schools. .J MR. jAMES FITZGERALD 4'

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DR JOHN W. McDEVITT With respect and admiration we, the Class of 1961, dedicate our yearbook to Dr. john W. McDevitt. In addition to his eighteen years as Superintendent of Schools, civic- minded Dr. McDevitt has served as a trustee of the Waltham Public Library, a director of the Waltham Boys' Club, a director of the Wal- tham Chapter of the American Red Cross, and a director of the Wal- tham Chamber of Commerce. In 1928 he received a Bachelor of Arts degree from Boston College, where he later took a Master of Arts degree. In 1956 he received his doctorate in philosophy from St. Michaels College in Vermont. On November 11, 1959, he was presented with the third annual David I. Walsh Award by the David I. Walsh General Assembly. The Knights of Columbus unanimously elected Dr. McDevitt Deputy Supreme Knight in October, 1960. We will not forget the leadership and guidance that Dr. McDevitt has given us during our years in the Waltham schools. Dedicafmu

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I lj 555: wishes for a iii its sdmi-31 Phase 4- 11:5 j : :QW are ready t0 :axle-trif liaiing to College, ' - o::.:L viii. iniusfrjv and C ..::. ..4:.. -pg L-: Lui, .J x.U. 5 5 I CTS YVN LS. -Q 'L'f'if.:i,ij' ffirsili and To :hs Qlss of 1961: Winston Churghill once stated duizion was nc: :he end. non the k of and but :he end of :he k Haj' zhis Biirror rifles: happy n of cherished friendships at XV1 School and may iz be often 1 plc in your poszschool living. 7 Y