Winchester High School - Aberjona Yearbook (Winchester, MA)

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Our years at Winchester High School are over. We have reached the end of one hard climb and are about to begin another which is harder and longer. We have, as it were, climbed a foothill. The mountain remains unconquered. The way will not be easy, but we little doubt that we shall meet with success, for we have learned much from these past years. We do not face the future unprepared. There have been, in this climb, many wonderful moments, but there have also been unhappy ones. We were saddened by the death of Mr. Stevens, our sophomore guidance coun¬ selor, who worked tirelessly to help us through our hectic first year in this building. We will not forget him. We were shocked and grieved by the incomprehensible act which took from us John F. Kennedy, the President of the United States. We cannot forget him. Now we must turn toward the future, but not without another backward glance at what we are leaving—“one longing, lingering look behind. Here, in this book, is what we see. Faculty Seniors Superlatives Underclassmen Classes Activities Sports Patrons I am reminded of the story of the great French Marshal Lyautey, who once asked his gardener to plant a tree. The gardener objected that the tree was slow-growing and would not reach maturity for a hundred years. The marshal replied, ‘In that case, there is no time to lose. Plant it this afternoon. ' Today a world of knowledge—a world of cooperation—a just and lasting peace—may be years away. But we have no time to lose. Let us plant our trees this afternoon.” —John F. Kennedy 5