Wayland High School - Reflector Yearbook (Wayland, MA)

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lvl n of e e xg,-W .gf ji-it N , . j 1V,, , ll. T After close to fifty years of direct involvement in the Way- land Public Schools, Mr. Bowers is retiring as our Athletic Direc- tor. The class of i987 is proud to dedicate our Reflector to this fine man. Mr. Bowers is a Wayland nat- ive who graduated from the Wayland Public Schools. He then attended Michigan State University, played professional baseball with the Philadelphia Phillies, and then returned to teach at Wayland High after retiring from baseball. He has worked at Wayland High School for 34 years as a physical edu- cation teacher, coach, Director of Physical Education, and most recently, Athletic Director. 4 Mr. Bowers coached baseball and basketball at Wayland High School for many years. His baseball teams were perennial state powerhouses with many state championships to their credit. ln basketball, his teams consistently qualified for the Eastern Massachusetts tourna- ments. Two of those years, they were Tech Tournament Champions. His knowledge of the game, coupled with his dedi- cation, helped him stand out as one of the most distinguished coaches in New England. Mr. Bowers has been the prime mover for many projects, developments, and advance- ments in Wayland. A modest person who is quick to hand out credit to others, he has been directly involved in establishing the Austin Hale Memorial Outdoor Basketball Court, and the Project Confidence program. Mr. Bowers also has developed the Wayland High school coed physical education program into a state recognized program of excellence, and the Wayland High School athletic program into a very healthy program recognized as one of the most comprehensive in New England. Baseball has been a true love of Mr.Bowers since he was a Boston Herald all state pitcher at Wayland High School, an all big lO star at Michigan State and a major leaguer with the Phillies in the early 5O's. For the past 20 years he has served as the head New England scout for the Los Angeles Dodgers. Mr. Bowers has dedicated much of his life scouting major league prospects, speaking at ban- quets, conducting try-out camps and helping young players develop their skills. A devoted family person father of four daughters, a lover of the outdoors,fisherman, skier, and a true friend among people, the class of l987 proudly dedicates our Reflector to you. Thanks for a job well done.

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ang, L e Momentum. Force. Nature. The yearbook theme this year evokes all of these and leads us to our private fantasy worlds as we conquer the roaring California surf or skillfully race towards the Hawaiian shore. lt does little good to catch the wave if you don't plan to also ride it. And riding one takes courage - the courage to dream and the courage to risk. Thoreau tells us that dreams are the touchstones of our YES .. . l'T1el l .... character. As educated, bright people you should realize that impediments to success often lie within ourselves. We must not content ourselves with accept- ing what comes easilyg not just any old wave will do. If we sit back passively awaiting our fate, mediocrity andfor failure are just around the corner. Dream high. Believe in yourselves and your abilities. Your dreams are yours to shape and mold. Do so with vigor, en- ff l6 ...68 ...79 ...86 94 all ...l-46 ...l80 thusiasm, and confidence. Catch the highest wave and har- ness its force and power. Be certain that you will occa- sionally choose the wrong wave. The small swell will swirl and accelerate and look like just what you want. You will be tempted and you will be fooled. Each of us is human and the es- sence of that humanity is that we have, and will inexorably ex- ercise, the capacity to be less than perfect and make mis- takes. Remember that Abraham Lincoln lost several elections before he won the presidency. Columbus found America, but he was looking for India! Only those who dare to fail greatly ever succeed greatly, wrote Robert F. Kennedy. Dare to dream. Dare to risk and fail. Catch the wave and ride it welll Dr. Sharon D. Hennessy

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