West High School - Westerdays Yearbook (Pawtucket, RI)

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Dear Class of Forty-Nine: Three years ago when you entered West Senior High School you probably thought June 16, 1949, was a long way ahead. Graduation on that date was the immedi- ate goal toward which you were aiming, but it seemed far distant. At this time it is very close and that High School Diploma is in sight. The High School Education, however, is only the first step in your career. You have other goals in sight and will move on. Four years at college with the “sheep- skin” at the end of the course is the aim of many. And to most of this group it must be a college which gives specialized training which will prepare them for the profession of their choice. Those who wish to become teachers of academic subjects will head for a teachers’ college; if they wish to teach home economics or art they will choose colleges offering those courses; if some wish to teach public school music they will train in a conservatory of music; schools of physical education will attract some prospective teachers; and business colleges will attract others. But the major- ity of those planning for college do not plan to become teachers. Schools of medi- cine, dentistry and engineering will attract many. Today there seems to be a school which will train a student for almost any career. Many of you for various reasons will not continue school but will immediately take up some line of work. You will find your high school diploma of great assis- tance in procuring a job, but it will not help you hold it. What you are sup- posed to have learned during your three years at West will help you at this point. Have you faithfully prepared your lessons from day to day? Have you participated in extra curricular activities? Have you helped your school and your classmates whenever possible? If so, you have been helping yourselves to grow mentally and physically into the right kind of citizens who will make good on the job. Your success in life is assured provided you do not let down in effort. Education on the job is possible and then there are eve- ning schools. One should see to it that he never stops growing in skill and experi- ence. He should participate in the affairs of his church and his community and help himself by helping others. The culti- vation of a hobby will not only provide an interest but will help one’s growth. Al- ways keep in mind that work makes for growth and contentment, and brings many blessings which money cannot buy. Wherever you are and whatever station in life you may hold, always keep in mind that it pays to cooperate, to be dependable and honest, and to earn the reputation for having an excellent character. These quali- ties will attract the right kind of friends and good friends will make your life complete. Your Principal, Chester M. Dascombe 4

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Dedication Miss Anna J. Garland, head of the mathematics department at West, is known and liked by both students and teachers. Miss Garland has been teaching algebra and geometry at West since the school opened. She graduated from R. I. C. E. and received degrees from Brown University and Harvard. Being admired and respected by all her pupils, she was unanimously selected for the ’49 Class Book dedication. 3 Ruth Hessenthaler ’49

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