Wellesley High School - Wellesleyan Yearbook (Wellesley, MA)

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(jewelers) a brilliant diamond (senior) is finally created. Over the years the gem (student) is strengthened through the different academic and sports programs of WHS. The student (gem) is shown at his best in the setting of the clubs, organizations, and activities of WHS. Through this process an exquisitely rare diamond is created and can be viewed in its brilliance in the events of the senior year pictured on the pages of the Traditions section. Each section of the 1982 Wellesleyan is symbolized by a different gem according to the content of the section and the lore surrounding the gem. CLUBS AND ORGANIZATIONS: The clubs and organizations section is symbo¬ lized by turquoise which represents prosperity. The existence of and participation in the clubs and organizations of WHS insure prosperity for the students and the school. Turquoise symbolizes success and good fortune. “... Place on your hand a turquoise blue, success will bless whate’er you do.” The clubs and organizations section is a part of the setting of the gems. UNDERCLASSMEN: The underclassmen section is symbolized by uncut diamonds. The beauty of the diamond does not become apparent until it is polished and “worked.” The underclassmen are valuable, but still have not achieved their full status and value as cut diamonds or seniors. Only after years of cleaving and polishing can a valuable diamond be created. The distinction between the uncut diamonds and the finished gems is obvious even to the untrained, naked eye. (An analogy may be made here between the students and the jewels.) 3 ' ' Wy Mv ' i 1 ' ! SENIORS: The senior section is symbolized by diamonds, the most valuable of all precious jewels. The diamond represents many different things among them being endurance, victory, purity, strength arid virtue. It is believed to hold the powers of good luck and happiness. The wearer is given strength of both character and body and is able to resist temptation. The name “diamond” is linked with the Greek word “adamas” meaning literally “invincible,” or “unconquerable.” The diamond is the hardest substance known, natural or artificial. It has been called the master of all gems, the gem above all others, the most powerful stone with the greatest influence on human affairs. It is fitting therefore, that it should symbolize the section for TRADITIONS: The traditions section is symbolized by the emerald which represents riches, fame and happiness. In this section are described and pictured all famed traditional senior events: the prom, banquet, the May events, graduation, the all night party and all the events that are so well known among Wellesley High School seniors. The emerald signifies that there is, “much to look forward to,” which is well-known among seniors, as they are pictured in the Traditions section preparing to step from their lives at WHS into a new life, different from any ex¬ perience they have ever known. It is this experience they look forward to. The emerald is the symbol of serenity and peace of mind. It is also known for its pro¬ phetic abilities. It symbolized the future, the gift of prophesy in the Middle Ages. This happiness, serenity, success and fame can be seen in the pages of the Tradi¬ tions section. The future symbolized by the emerald can be seen in the seniors pic¬ tured on these pages as they leave WHS to enter into the new and exciting ex¬ perience of life.

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As one walks through the halls of Wellesley High School, a lone figure can be seen running here and there, someone who is obviously busy with a million things to do. This figure is our new principal, Susan Sellers. It’s a curious thing, though, that no matter how many things she has to do, she still has time to stop and chat, to give a wink or a smile, or just say hello as she darts by. The main goals of Miss Sellers during her first year are clear; to maintain the quality education that has characterized Wellesley in the past and to provide a complete education in which the emotional level as well as the intellectual is challenged and encouraged to grow. In the future, Miss Sellers hopes to establish a successful and smooth transition when we become a four year high school in the next two years. Miss Sellers loves her administrative position, (“It really challenges me, it gives me a chance to be both a business manager and an educational leader.”) but her first love is teaching and she hopes to teach a class on the modern family next year. “Nothing can compare with the emotional gratification I receive from teaching,” Miss Sellers states, and judging from her warm and kind personality, one must believe she’ll do a fine job. The transition from her position at Reading High School to Wellesley has been a demanding one for her. At first she was a little homesick, but after the first few months she states, “I really feel at home now at Wellesley High School and I can’t wait for each new day to begin.”