Winchendon School - Vestigia Yearbook (Winchendon, MA)

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Pop Left Center n Advanced Math class, Mr. Mr. Chretien and some of his stu- Dhnson helps Yoko with a dents take A brief break from class hallenging problem, to pose for our camera. Ely ....--- v- W ma' sm.. At The Winchendon School, students and teachers work together to improve academic skills. The teachers are extremely dedicated and knowledgable in their fields. Our small class size allows for more material to be covered and grea ter one-on-one learning. The day consists of tive forty-minute classes and one conference period. Conference is an opportunity to get more of the personal help that is key at The Winch. was we r Bottom Left Mr. Delorme and Advanced ESL Reading and Writing. Top Right Mrs. Milevskiy is always helpful in conference. Bottom Right Mr, lcahey gives another ani- mated lesson.

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rom the desk of LaBelle The Winchendon School 172 Ash Street, Winchendon, Massachusetts 01475-1700 Telephone: 978-207-1223 FAX: 978-297-0911 October 21, 2003 Dear Class of 2004, Congratulations! You are ready to take a giant step toward what you will be' for the rest of your life! If you continue to follow the good rules of citizenship and work hard, I am confident that each of you is capable of finding success in a rewarding and satisfying career. I am also sure that you can find happiness and fulfillment in a strong family life. In addition, I encourage you to share in the vision of our democratic society in which the citizens actively engage in civic life and take responsibility for building their communities. I hope that you will contribute your diverse talents and energies to help solve local and national problems, that you will deliberate about public issues, influence public policy and pursue the common good. Americans know that it is a rare and precious gift to live in a society that permits and values such participation. I hope that you will do your part! On behalf of the faculty, Mrs. LaBelle and I wish you Godspeed. Since K 5 J. William LaBelle HEADMASTER Mr. I. William LaBelle Headmaster

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il Il Dzdrmiizm The 2004 Vestigia is dedicated to lVlr. Joseph Collins. lVlr. Collins was raised in lVlilton, IVIA. He graduated from Wash- ington University in 1987. Atter graduating, he joined the Peace Corps, serving in Hon- duras for two and a half years. He left the Peace Corps and attended the University of New IVlexico where met his wife, Susan lVlontgom- ery, and received his lVlaster's degree in Latin American Studies. lVlr. Collins began teaching at The Winchendon School in the year 2000. He has taught U.S. History, Contemporary Social Issues, and lvlodern American History. He served as Assis- tant Director of Admissions, and has coached Varsity ll Basketball and Varsity Baseball. This past year, he began the community service program at The Winchendon School and is in charge of the Student Council and the elections. Besides being a fantastic teacher and active individual in the school, he is also a family man. He and his wife Susan have three children: Danilo, who is fiveg Sammy, who is tourg and Liana, who is soon to be two.