1956

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Mr. Larry Hirsch introduced the class gift with the famous inaugural quote from President John F. Kennedy, "Ask not what your country can do for you--ask what you can do for your country." Mr. Hirsch spoke about **risk taking** to the new graduates. He recited the famous lines of Mark Twain, "Don't go around saying the world owes you a living. The world owes you nothing. It was here first."

Mr. Larry Hirsch, further quoted Ralph Waldo Emerson in defining the meaning of success for the graduating class of 2006:

He further assured the students, "The values you have learned here will be with you throughout your lifetime." Presented to WHS June 16, 2006 by Mr. Larry Hirsch, Mr. Kenneth Parilla, and Mr. John Lathrop

The class of 1956 donated $5,000 to the Westerly Education Endowment fund so that in the future the Class may continue its donations to WHS. These funds will enhance and enrich the students of Westerly High School.

The purpose of these funds is to cover pursuits and student activities outside of the normal budgetary processes. The Class of 1956 presents the endowment check to Superintendent Dr. Thomas DiPaola seated next to Assistant Principal Anne Greene. .