Whitman High School - Spotlight Yearbook (Whitman, MA)

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We, the Class of 1958, in apprecia- tion for the guidance you have given us during all our school years, dedi- cate this yearbook to you, our par- ents. Without your under standing, patient leadership, and never-ending help, this important step in our lives would not have been possible. You have never stopped trying to show us the right path to follow. As we continue on through life, we sincerely hope we shall benefit by the example you have set. With deep gratitude and love we dedi- cate this yearbook to you, Mom and Dad, our guiding lights. 3

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5 '4 X ofwwma! On this our departure from Whitman High School, we, the Class of 1958, wish to pause a moment and travel back through the happiestfour years of our lives. We call upon our LANTERN to guide us as we relive some of the pleasant experiences we have shared . The memories of our classes, games, and dances will live forever in this yearbook. We, the Yearbook Staif, feel thatwe have captured something of the life and spirit of Whitman High School in this, our book of memories. As we leave to face the future with each one traveling his separate way, we ask our LANTERN once more to light our way to Success. 2

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EDWIN W. ROWELL Superintendent of Schools How many ways we have of expressing the im- portance of light. In the physcial sense, light en- ables us to see and be aware of our enviroriment. It allows us to recognize situations whichmay bene- fit or endanger us, to distinguish friend from foe . Telescopes and microscopes have enabled men to increase the scope of what they see. Withthe help of electronics, these instruments now let us see things beyond imagination, With television, the world comes right into our houses. ln.portant though light is physically, our con- ception of it as a symbol of knowledge and educa- tion is even more so. The oil lamps, the torch, the electric lamp have all been used as symbols of learning. We seek enlightened men as our leaders. When men change from thoughts or deeds, we say they have seen the light. We recognize knowledge as possessed in all parts of the world. There is no way to maintain a monopoly on knowledge--the search for light. At present we are pre-occupied with the rapid extension of knowledge in science and mathematics--in atoms and space travel. To match this inevitable progress, we still must meet an age-old challenge. For survival in this kind of world we think we want, we need more knowledge, more light, on how men can live togeth- er in peace and harmony. Lest this appear too great a task, let me remind you that it begins at home and spreads into the neighborhood and town long before nations are involved. On this basis you must meet the challenge. The woods are lovely, dark and deep, But I have many promises to keep, And miles to go before I sleep ....... Robert Frost Graduation is a milestone in the life of each of you--the completion of an all important phase in your preparation for adult responsibilities at a time when all young people throughout the world must seriously consider qualities within themselves of duty, honor, and moral integrity. Graduation brings happy release from the obligations of the high school classroom, but it brings no release from the duties and responsibilities each of you have to himself, his family, his community, and his country. As you leave your school days behind you dedicate yourselves anew to that which is right Remember that those whose lives you may touch in passing will be affected in some .vay by that touch, for no man is an island--we are all part of the main-- and what we do as individuals affects all around us. The promise which is in each of you must be dev- eloped and fulfilled. Life with its way before you lies and you have many long miles to travel before you rest. Go forward with faith and confidence as Christian soldiers--forwardtomeetthe future, se- cure in your own ability, knowledge, and courage and with the prayers and best wishes of all of us who bid you Godspeed. 4 PHILLIP H. JOHNSON, JR Principal