East High School - Redjacket Yearbook (Pawtucket, RI)

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JLJL1 If 1 Cl ass Book Board We of the 1939 Class Book Board recognize the fact that in past years REDJACKETS have been produced that are difficult to equal. Inspired by high standard of these classbooks, we have endeavored to make this book—our book—a volume that will compare favorably with those that have preceded it—one that will contain a true record of our class and be a worthy souvenir for the 1939 graduates. We acknowledge with deep gratitude the help of Miss Nellie V. Donovan, whose guiding hand, tireless energy, and sound judgment helped us over countless hurdles. To her belongs more praise than to us for anything that we have produced. The members of the art department have given freely of their time and talent in order that this book may contain those artistic touches of which we are proud. From this department came the division pages, headings, footings, and panels, all finished in commercial air brush—an entirely new feature in a REDJACKET. Under the careful supervision of the Managing Editor, James Schora, an exceedingly large number of the ever-important advertisements. which help to bring the cost of the books to a low level, were obtained. The Board members have spent many long hours in completing the endless number of details. Those that are not connected with the editing of the book cannot realize the amount of work that is involved in garnering pictures, counting votes, and writing articles. However, we feel that we have been working for a cause that warranted our time and effort, and we shall be amply rewarded if this REDJACKET serves to recall in the future years pleasant memories of the Class of '39. Robert L. Knapp

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P rincipa Vs M THERE arc two forces operating in the world today which tend to blunt the sensibilities of man and destroy the idealism and the beautiful in life. Many believe that, unless these forces are checked and nobler influences prevail, they may turn the progress of the world backward and eventually destroy civilization as we know it. I refer to hatred and fear. I can remember no time when there seemed to be so much hatred in the world. International good will, love for one's fellow man. tolerance and kindliness have been relegated to the background and dislike and ill-will seem to be rampant and unrestrained. Instead of facing the evils and injustices that exist—and of course they do exist—with epen-mindedness and human understanding, mankind faces them with greed and distrust. Racial groups, labor and capital, the haves and have-nots, nations, sections within a na- essage tion. purges, concentration camps, the Godless and the Church, political factions—so much that is bitter and calloused, so little that is kind and forbearing! I have even heard people in the theater hiss when the picture of their president was flashed on the screen, in spite of the fact that, regardless of one's political beliefs, the great office of President of the United States is entitled to honor and respect. Why is the mood of the world, and even the temper of our own national life so ugly? Hating does not solve our problems. It makes them worse. We cannot hate ourselves into prosperity. The world cannot hate itself into a better day. a day of good will and trust, a day of peace and enlightenment. Fear also retards the solution of our problems. Hatred and fear go hand in hand, the twin offspring of selfishness and misunder standing. The situation in Europe is brought about by racial and national hatred. Ill-will and suspicion are built up, and these in turn are sustained by fear of those in power. Ill-advised and misguided as the people of the totalitarian states are. it is hard to believe that all of them approve of the policies of their leaders, but ruled by fear, they dare not voice their disapproval. In a world dominated to an alarming degree by evil motives, let us not lose confidence in ourselves and in the democratic way of life. Here in America we have much in which to rejoice. As citizens we participate in our government and share its responsibilities. We are not ruled by fear of our leaders. We have not lost freedom of thought, freedom of speech, freedom of the press, and freedom of worship. We have social and economic problems to solve, but we have a [ 8 1