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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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fctSWi foWr ACADEMICS SAPPHIRE The academics section is symbolized by the sapphire which represents wisdom and the purity of the soul. These beliefs originated from the stone’s blue color which was said to reflect the blue of the heavens.” The sapphire was the gem of Apollo, the Greek god of wisdom. The sapphire has always been the symbol of truth and sincerity. As the birthstone of September, “Out of the depths shall sapphires come; Bringing September ' s child wisdom.” Academics is part of the strengthening process. FACULTY JEWELERS The faculty section is symbolized by the jeweler or the diamond cutter. It is the- diamond cutter’s job to split or cleave the stone in such a way as to enhance its finest beauty. This is a crucial process, for a stone struck in the wrong place may be ruined. The jewelers must be extremely well-versed in their work to produce the final product, to take the uncut stone and produce from it a valuable gem. So must the faculty be knowledgeable in their respective fields to take the students through three years of academic training and to create the brilliant gems which they pro¬ duce. The faculty is part of the creating process. ACTIVITIES GARNET The activities section is symbolized by the garnet which represents constancy. Through their participation in the different school activities, the students of WHS re¬ main true and constant to their school. The garnet’s red color is symbolic of WHS’s school color of red. The gleaming garnet holds within its sway, faith, constancy and truth for one away.” The garnet has been said to endow the wearer with a light heart, loyalty and unchanging affections. “The garnet will insure her constancy, true friendship and fidelity.” The activities section represents the setting of the gems. SPORTS PEARLS The sports section is symbolized by the pearl which represents health and long life. “. .. With ring of pearl upon her hand; can health, long life, and wealth com¬ mand.” The pearl represents youth and beauty, just as sports help one preserve p youthful appearance and beauty. The sports section is a part of the strengthening process of the gems. r |gj
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