Wethersfield High School - Elm Yearbook (Wethersfield, CT)

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fehicafinn M355 A. RAB COLSON MR' THOMAS H SKI We, the Class of 1956, proudly dedicate this, our yearbook, to Colson Miss A. Rae and Mr. Thomas H. Skrim who have given generously of their time and have contributed d welfare. much to our pleasure an 3

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jiorcwarh antasy has been chosen as the theme of our yearbook. The origin of this word fantasy is unknown. It has been present in the English language for centuries and in the minds of men almost since time began. The first man who allowed his mind to enter the world of dreams brought fantasy into use. Today, our homes and our libraries possess innumerable books that contain stories of fantasy that we have inherited from the ages. Many people of our time are con- tributing even more to fantasy. Walt Disney, as a prime example, has awakened the spirit of fantasy in the hearts of young and old alike. Fantasy is a word that calls to mind all the beauty created by the imagination - castles in the sky, knights in shining armor, wonderlands . . . Ours is an age of stark reality, our thoughts concern scientific achievements, the defense of nations against aggression, the building of factories and skyscrapers, crime. However, there are certain groups of people who have no thoughts of these problems. We are such a group, we, the Class of 1956, who are rapidly approaching graduation from high school. We are concerned with all the happiness and joys that life is waiting to offer us, just as the happiness and joy that reigns in the castles in the sky. Our minds are 'filled with exalted ambitions of adventure, prosperity, success. We will soon be entering the world and we seek to conquer it, as knights in armor in quest of life's challenges. The world is our wonderland, teeming with mystery, marvels and mirth. We consider not the burdens of the world but lightheartedness, and Alice-in-Wonderland curiosity and gaiety. Years after our graduation ceremonies have been completed, we will retain in out hearts the memories of our high school days as a wonderful dreamg we will re- member these days among the happiest of our lives. The laughter and the fun, parties and dances, the excitement and thrills of the athletic events, and the friendships that we have enjoyed will create this dream. We will reap from these memories the same pleasant feeling that we obtained from our experiences with fantasy. 2

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VIRGINIA AMBROSE tteen: of 1 carts, message i We are about to cross an important bridge in our lives, the bridge of high school graduation. We are proud to be the first class to complete three gratifying years in this beautiful school of ours. Soon we shall receive our diplomas with satisfaction, as they signify three years of achievement and learning which will help us to succeed with confidence and under- standing of the problems in -the great world which lies before us. Our paths will lead us into many different fields of life, but we shall always look back with fond memories to the many happy moments of our high school days. Assembling this book. has been a work of pleasure, but it would not have been possible without the invalu- able guidance of Miss A. Rae Colson, faculty adviser, and the tireless support of each member of the staff. To each of these I should like to express my sincere thanks and deep appreciation. I should like to express my appreciation to Mr. Fred A. Clark for our inside covet design, to Bill Kolouch for his help with our Photography, and to Brown Studio. To O'Toole and Sons, Incorporated, go our grateful thanks for their co-operation. Our deepest gratitude also is ex- tended to our teachers and advisers who have unselfishly guided us through these memorable years. May I express my sincere thanks and humble grateful- ness to the Class of '56 for electing me editor-in-chief of our yearbook. Working for you and with you has been a great privilege and pleasure which I shall always cherish. I wish to every one of you, fellow classmates, the very best of fortune and happiness in the future. May God bless you all! F ing of Hearts' 255332 If I were to ask you - the Class of 1956 - what you wanted most in the world, I think your answer would be, A world at Peace. But is a world at peace a possibility or just a meaningless dream? A world of peace can only come about- through our careful planning, and by having faith in our ability to change. What we want is the right to live, to progress, and tozshare in fairness and justice the richness of the earth. We should share these things with all peoples of all races and religions, be they jew, Catholic, or Protestant, black or white, for in the words of the Declaration of Independence all men are created equal. We cannot, we must not, just dream and think of these things. We must actually do something about them. What can we do? We can start by building in ourselves the best possible human traits of self- control, ability to get along with other peoples, to think logically, to be tolerant of other's customs and opinions. And just as one molecule sets in motion a chain reaction, one righteous person will set in mo- tion the reaction of peace and love. I will close, leaving not only to the Class of 1956 but to everyone everywhere this little poem to think about' Unless within my heart I hold Abiding peace No league of nations can succeed Nor will strife cease. If I myself see every fault In kin and friend The.world may never see the day When war will end. MALVIN GOLDBERG