George Rogers Clark High School - Powder Horn Yearbook (Whiting, IN)

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ONWARD TO VICTORY Deep down in your hearts you knew it was coming long before the day arrived. Perhaps that is why you were ready when it came, ready to assume your new responsibilities with stout courage, firmness of mind, and un¬ daunted spirits. Certainly no class has gone forth from the portals of George Rogers Clark under such dark clouds as has the Class of 1943. Yours shall be the task of rapid adjustment to a changed world, of postponing well-laid plans of further education, as you become men and women overnight. There have been those who found fault with your determination to cling to a few of the light-hearted prerogatives of youth. Those of us who have known and understood you best had no such fears. Therefore, to the Class of 1943 from those of us who remain behind go our avowals of absolute faith, our feelings of deep affection, and our God¬ speed. JOHN E. SHANKLIN

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Forever above the America that is ours Old Glory shall wave—the symbol of eternal freedom, justice, and equality Torn and tattered, but still un¬ daunted, it waved above Pearl Harbor after the treacherous attack that marked the entrance of the United States into the greatest conflict of all times—the Second World War. Once again comes the reassuring tread of marching feet, marching to work, to war, to victory. Our windows are proud with service stars, our hearts are filled with thanksgiving for a country under God. Overnight, Americans became a unified, fighting people. We in America know that we are fighting for the inherent right of all men to govern and judge themselves. The peace we win shall not be tem¬ porary; neither shall we compromise with any totalitarian power. All our strength and might is bent toward obtaining an America for all people, a global democracy. To the Stars and Stripes we pledge our allegiance—long may it wave o’er the land of the free and the home of the brave! REMEMBER DEC. 7TH!

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SENIOR CLASS About to embark upon the final road ol gradua¬ tion, the Senior Class of 19-13 looks in retrospect ' upon its four years of high school and seriously con¬ siders its place in the troubled world ahead. , As the freshman group of 1939-10, ihc class started its high school career under the capable leadership of Mr. John E. Shanklin. sponsor; Jack I lein, president: Pat Kennedy, vice president; Betty Sparks, secretary: and Robert Conklin, treasurer. As its first successlul social undertaking the class pre¬ sented A Springtime Dance. Led by Dick Eggers. president; Ray Molson, vice president; Lorraine Boness, secretary; and I om Cou- lis. treasurer, in its sophomore year, the class began the second phase of its high school career. As their contribution to the social whirl, the sophomores of 19-40-41 presented the novel and exciting Mexicana.” During its junior year the class was led by I larry Sinolen. president; Lawrence Girman. vice president: Margaret Dubeck, secretary; and Edward Matusko, treasurer. The dramatically inclined students ol the class presented a humorous performance, Ever Since Eve, as their junior play, which proved to be highly successful. Nearing the climax of its, third year, the ( lass presented the annual junior-senior prom, entitled Black-Out. in accordance with world allairs. Taking over the responsibility d leadership in the school and beginning their final year, class mem¬ bers were guided by Adeje Kaplan, president: I lelmut Becker, vice president: Lydia Kotarski, secretary: and James Pappas, treasurer. Edward Matusko was elected president of the student governing body, the Student Council. Climaxing its social contributions to the school, the Class ol 43 presented the successful patriotic play, The American Way. and An Old- iashioned C hristmas Dance. Graduation exercises brought to a successlul climax the seniors lour years at ( lark. I he Senior Class of 1943 will face the war-tom world ol today with a firm determination to do its best work, regard¬ less of difficulties. And if the high school career ol this class is an example ol its hU.ure. ' the world will be proud to welcome this group.ol ybung men and women into its midst. V- . Left to right: Mr. Jolin Shanklin. sponsor; Arlelc Kaplan, president: .lames Pappas, treasurer. I.ydla Kotarski. secretary: Helmut Becker, vice-president.