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In September, 1942 we present seniors entered the bleak and unfamiliar kindergarten room of Washington School, which is part of the Harbor Special Schools system. Each morning our mothers kissed us fondly and, in parting, gave us explicit instructions on correct behavior, On that eventful day we be- gan an exciting thirteen-yearpilgrimage through the halls of learning. Soon we were all friends and were taking orders quite well from Miss Tilton and her talking piano. With loving patience she taught us how to write our names, tell time, and tie our own shoes. This year we had the honor of portraying circus animals in the annual entertainment. When we progressed to first grade, we were divided between the Jackson and Washington Schools, at which time the great rivalry tHarvard--Yale stylet of the two schools began. Secondgrade brought with it a wonderful project call- ed The Country Store which entailed empty food cans with labels from home. We must haved saved the city rubbish collectors quite a bit of work that year. As third graders we became aware of the opposite sex and several torrid love af- fairs developed, which, however, died as quickly as they had blossomed forth. Fourth grade was highlighted by the discovery in art and crafts classes of our future artists, architects, and engineers. When we became big fifth graders, our boys went forth to play the manly art of ball,and we had a number of games between Jackson and Washington. We never did find out which school was bet- ter. Having reached the status of sixth graders,we were saddened by the loss of our beloved Dr. W. E. Wenner, who died at the Cleveland Clinic on January 13, 1949. We heard Harbor's carillonic bells sounded for the first time on January 17 at his funeral services. Soon the last year drew to a close, and we received our cards bearing the proud words promoted to seventh grade . Then we had a real Commencement and were awarded diplomas. At last we were ready for high school! Our first fewweeks in the high school were marked by utter confusion. More than once we managed to get lostwhile changing classes, and we were inevitably caught by Mrs. Eddy as we climbed with out armloads of books up the wrong stairs. In eighth grade we had the unforgettable Octcupations with Mrs. Cas- bourne, not to mention some very memorable hayrides. During the ninth grade the pupils from Mother of Sorrows joined us. Our Latin and Spanish students, despite their misgivings, really did make it through the First Year courses, and were on hand to take part in and to see the gala Latin Banquet held in the 01d gym. Murder in the Family was the name of the sophomore class play which we put on as part of the annual Mariner Varieties . We were proud of the boys in our class who had made the varsity football and basketball teams. As juniors we worked very, very hard to give the seniors a nice Prom. We presented the play Rebecca , sold sweatshirts, and finally put up the several million miles of crepe paper required to transform the gym into a beautiful ballroom. This was also the year we received our class rings. As seniors we are looking forward to our next milestone, Commencement. We wish our teachers to know that our appreciation of their friendship and guidance extends beyond mere words. They have been a great part of our lives. The last moments of the Thirteenth year are fast fleeting and we use them to say, God bless us, every one.
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Globetrotters. As a unanimous Choice for fullback in tho All-Amcrican nominations we have another outstanding athlete, Myrna Christensen. In the fight game Karin Haapala is a ranking contender for the heavy-weight championship of the world. Not many Ashtabulans know that Patricia Bruckmdn is wrestling under the name of Molly the Maillor. When last heard from George Johnson was guiding Albert Johnson and Jack Zeigler on their satari through the jungles Of darkest Africa. Coming back into Civilization, it is evident that the Harbor faculty has been greatly modified during the ten year interim since this class graduated. Be- cause of his excellent command of English, Stanley Giddings is now the head of the English Department. Also in the dear old halls we find Kenneth Swanson, Dean of Girls; Lorene Johnson, janitor; Janet Laatu, head basketball coach; Freicla Brunell, Shop Teacher; and Judy Lamb, Bus Driver. Last but not least, Diana Laird and Bernie Haytchcr have finally tied the nuptial knot. And there you have it folks, as up to the minute resume of the accomplish- ments of the Senior Class of 1955. Glad we could get together folks. This is Jack Kamgas signing off.
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