Andrew Lewis High School - Pioneer Yearbook (Salem, VA)

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Dedication N OT because he is one of the out¬ standing members of our faculty; not because he has always taken a keen interest in the activities of our school; not because he has taught us to “know what we know”; not be¬ cause he exemplifies those things that are finest in character—although all these traits have endeared him to us— but because he has proved himself to be one of the students’ best friends, we, the Class of 1937, proudly dedicate this volume of The Pioneer to Mr. J. H. Snapp Drawn by June Hoover SO ( t

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i - ! ' 1 ;c f (s ,.rn. D uring this school year of 1936-37, some eleven hundred students have gone in and out of Andrew Lewis High School daily. As you have followed your various courses in science, music, shorthand, language, etc., as you have participated in the activi¬ ties of your choice, we be¬ lieve that, to each of you, life here has been a happy experience, a glorious ad¬ venture. Indeed, how could it be otherwise? The very atmosphere of the place seems to be filled with joy, the joy which comes from wholesome, right living. There is a pervading influence which we sometimes refer to as the “spirit of Andrew Lewis,” which all who enter seem to imbibe. The beautiful building, situated in historic Salem in the lovely valley of the Roanoke, is surrounded by towering mountain peaks in the distance. An administration considers carefully the present-day needs of young people. Faithful teachers, friendships and high moral standards— these and many other things contribute to this happy condition. It has been the aim of your Staff, in producing this 1937 Pioneer, to perpetuate in the mind of each of you an everlasting memory of your school life. We feel that a theme more fascinating to you could not be found, though we searched the annals of history. It is our hope that as you pause again and again, somewhere along the Road of Life, to turn these pages, that you may return to whatever task may be yours, inspired by having relived the happy days at Andrew Lewis. Foreword £) o

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A Message From Our Principal T HE preparation of the Annual has required considerable time and expense as well as painstaking effort. Believing that this expenditure is justified because the Annual incorporates material to perpetuate worthy memories of high school days, because its publication is productive of an esprit de corps in the student body, and because its preparation has given valuable training to the students responsible for its composition, I heartily congratulate the Staff and Faculty Advisers upon their accomplishment of the Pioneer of 1936-37. If in years to come this little book shall call back happy days, pleasant memories, and fine friendships, it will have served its purpose and the Staff will not have labored in vain. Princi pal