Page Nineteen WE LIGHTED THE TORCH or FREEDOM SCDPI-ICDMORES We thank God for the Torch of Freedom, the symbol that gave us courage and light to cheer us in the dark times during and after the Revolution. In 1776 the Declaration of Independence set the desire for freedom burning so brightly that the Old VVorld realized the light was more than just a candle burning in the new West. We felt the suffering of war, but inspired men of our time knew some must die in the struggle to obtain liberty, if generations to come were to enjoy the light of freedom. The voice of the Liberty Bell was loud and clear when it pro- claimed our well earned freedom' Next we assumed the responsibilit X. overning ourselves. After many successful attempts for a plan of the sages of that time drafted the constitution, which made the fl u W' much more stable and offered us many new liberties in the Bill ffffg f N Americans hold these truths and lib- erties dear-so dear that we .jgmgmini must keep those rights forever burning in the hearts of all , A , A v tiff! Torch of Freedom. Since we are gf , as well as upper-classmen, take notice f . Q6 - n n to light our way, were: Bunker jones, ' 3 , 'I T: ,l r erg John McFadin, secretary. The '- ' very one brightly when they attended the . ' ' ' a e e Barbara Lou McCollum and George Gabor gleamed brightest. The lig f knowledge was most brilliant in Patricia Fields, Walter Craig, and James Turns. It also shone in theigrades of Richard Lee, Violet Menees, and Barbara Lou McCollum. Noticeable lights in sports were Gordon Herron, Wallace Lutz, George Gabor, Norman Quarrels and Bunker jones. Our attention was attracted to Melvin Slaton, James Peffer, and Louise Wall in vocal music and to Laura F. McGurty, Illeana Millikan, Sidney Wright, Dorothy Stoppenbrink and Chloteal Arnette in instrumental music. We the Sophomores ha one year brighter than Freshme o us The new group of Torch ' chief Torcher Wayne Ashby Gi beauty of Gloria Cornla and Wan football queen The citizenship r t We are proud of our accomplishments, for we know that the best way to Light the Torch of Freedom is to make our lives bright and successful by doing things that are lasting and worth while for all the world to see.
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