Warren High School - Hilltop Yearbook (Warren, MA)

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8 THE HILLTOP Mr. Williaiii F. Taylor as a citizen, is one of whom it can be said: ln serving the public he endeavors to do all that is necess- ary to carry through anything he undertakes regardless of compensation. I. W. Moore Time will never obliterate the valuable service rendered by Mr. Taylor in the War- ren schools. VVe, who have been privileged to come under his tutelage, appreciate his true w-orth. His devotion to duty and un- tiring eiiforts on behalf of his pupils will always be associated with his name. He is an honorable, courageous American, and he zealously endeavors to imbue his pupils with all the qualities of good citizenship. Elizabeth M. Sullivan We, the Junior High School, are sorry to see Mr. Taylor go, for we appreciate all that he has done for us, both as a teacher and a friend. What a wonderful record he has achieved-forty-six years of worth while sei vice l VVe regret that our under classmates will be denied the privilege of having Mr. Tay- lor for their teacher. The Junior High School wishes him suc- ccss in whatever he does after he leaves us in june. john R. Keith junior High School X EDITORIAL BOARD Back row, left to rightv-Matthew Laska, Emil Furgal, Eileen Thornton, Herrick Smith, Marjorie Gould, Mr. B'ossorn, Leonora Erla, John Rainka, Ethel Oldread, Noah Fountain. Next row, left to right--Mary Murphy, Gertrude Anderson, Alice Dlck, Ila Grapes, May Leach, Beatrice Fountain, Lillian Pease.

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THE HILLTOP 7 Great teachers are born. not made. Tributes to Mr. Taylor K. ,729 It is with saddened hearts that we realize that Mr. Taylor is soon to leave us. VVC wish to take this opportunity in beha'f oi the class of nineteen hundred twenty-nine. and in behalf of XVarren High School to express our appreciation of his consideration of us and to thank him for all he has done for our welfare. He is a teacher of remarkable ability, a teacher possessing all the qualities that make his chosen profession a success. His untiring efforts, his integrity, and his supe- rior methods of teaching have endeared him to the students of the VVarren High School. Stella Kosmider '29 It is an honor and a privilege to express a few words of appreciation concerning the work of Mr. Taylor in the public schools of NVarren. He has performed one of the most im- portant services it is possible to ren- der. For the past forty-six years, he has been enriching the lives of the boys and girls of this commu- nity. This service has come from a love of those whom he has served. The success of his work has been due to an urge and desire that can- not be itnpelled or purchased but produces a lasting and beneficial result. During the eleven years I have been associated with Mr. Taylor, I have found him to be an efficient co-worker and a loyal supporter of all school policies. The' Warreii School Department has been very fortunate in having the services of such a man. I regret that he is soon to sever his official connection with our schools and wish to express in these few words a tribute of appre- ci tion. Sylvan R. Genthner, Superintendent of Schools. By all citizens who appreciate our schools and the value of the instruction they give our children and young people, the loss of our veteran teacher, Mr. William Taylor, is greatly regretted. The state law compels his retirement, and the junior High School is therefore obliged to lose an instructor of rare ability and marked success in his chosen work. Although Mr. Taylor, according to state law has nearly reached the 'fdead line in school work, we, who know him Well, are certain that the instruction he is now giving is fully up to the high standard he has fol- lowed these many years. Mrs. D. G. Hitchcock

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'all U 5 i If ' P pq pg LITERARY Q pm it Va- . Xl X! -',,m 7. J 1 f I1 t, ls NYARREN, MY NATIVE TOWN VVarren, Massachusetts was first settled in 1741. It was called Western but as there was another town by the name of Weston, the inhabitants changed it to Warren in honor of General VVarren who fought in the Revolutionary VVar. It was 1834 when this town was first named VVarren. The center of VVarren is in a valley with hills all around it. There are many farms out in the country that are very pretty be- cause of their babbling brooks and pine groves. A very pretty view may be had from Mark's Mountain when the sun is shining on the Quaboag River and making pretty shadows on the nearby fields. The way in which Mark's Mountain re- ceived its name is quite interesting to me. Long ago when the pilgrims first settled here, they had a fort on what is now called Mark's Mountain. One day all the men left the fort to go hunting and left the Women and children alone. Soon some Indians were seen coming and as the frightened women did not know what to do, Mrs. Marks came to their aid and climbed up on the top of the edge of the fort where there was a plat- form. She was dressed in men's clothes 4. 1 and carried a gun with her. Even though she was probably trembling with fear, she bravely called out All's well! All's well! The Indians, thinking that probably all the men were in the fort ready to drive them away at a minute's notice, went away and did not bother them at all. ' I do not know whether this is true or not, but it is one of the many stories handed down to us about our brave women in thc days when our country was first settled. Warren can boast of a good grammar and high school. Our dear old Warren High is very near the Quaboag River which is another beauty spot of Warren. Going up the river in a canoe towards the east, the river is calm and free of rocks. The trees on each side furnish plenty of shade and make it very cool on a hot summer's day. If one goes up far enough, many pond lillies may be found. Going down the river towards the west, it is so rough that a canoe cannot'be used. Part way down the river. just after leaving West Warren, there is a tablet erected to a man that loved to fish for trout so much in this' river that when he died he wanted to have his ashes thrown into the river. ' To me, there is no place as wonderful as Warren 'with its many hills. ' I A . p A Marjorie Gould '29