West Carrollton High School - Piratan Yearbook (West Carrollton, OH)

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The War Has Brought Problems Mr. Clouse. Mr. Werth. Mr. Shade. Mr. Holliday. Mr. Miller. Mr. Foote Board of Education C. A. Miller, President John Clouse William Foote, Vice-President Harley Werth C. F. Holliday, Clerk DUE TO THE WAR, OUR SCHOOL IS PERFORMING MANY EXTRA TASKS. The sale of stamps and bonds is being pushed. War stamps are sold in the office to students, with an average sales of $50 each week. The faculty has adopted the pay-roll plan of buying bonds. Students have participated in the drives for scrap iron, tin, nylon and silk hose, and books for soldiers. In addition to the mountain of iron that we had piled in the front yard, many tons were collected and sold directly to dealers. Over two tons of tin have been brought in, 2,000 pairs of stockings, and about 400 books. Much assistance was rendered in these collections by Mr. Gustin, our general handy man, Mr. Tewell, the local chairman, and the Junior Commandos under the leadership of Mr. Brown. Our faculty assumed its responsibility in the rationing of sugar, gasoline and fuel oil, and in the distribution of No. 2 food ration books. The school plant is in constant use at night for first aid classes, nutrition classes, meetings of Air Raid Wardens, drilling of Air Raid Messengers and Defense Police, and for other war activities. Page Six

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The Reason for This Yearbook Our School Contents ADMINISTRATION AND FACULTY CLASSES AND THEIR ACTIVITIES ATHLETICS SCHOOL-WIDE ORGANIZATIONS DIARY Page Five

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to Our Administrators Waller E. Shade. Superintendent Harry A. Russell, Principal THE OPERATION OF OUR SCHOOL IS BECOMING INCREASINGLY DIFFICULT. The main problem is that of attendance. Several seniors have taken half-day employment in the local offices to replace workers who have been called elsewhere. Some pupils have left school entirely to work in factories. The drafting of 18-year olds has made it necessary for a number of boys to register for military service, and several have already been called. The supply of teachers is being reduced as teachers are being absorbed into war work. Several times it has been impossible to obtain needed substitutes. The cost of school supplies has increased more than 30%. Due to gas rationing, extra-curricular activities have been curtailed. We have been able to maintain a complete football and basketball schedule only by playing near-by teams. THE COURSE OF STUDY IS BEING ADAPTED TO NEW DEMANDS. A new course in global geography has been set up for seniors. Seniors are also being given training in the Morse Code to prepare them for work in the field of war communication. Spanish has taken the place of French to place emphasis on a better understanding of our Central and South American neighbors. To meet the general trend toward fostering religious life and thought, a course in religious education is being offered to 4th grade pupils. IN SPITE OF THE GENERAL UNCERTAINTY. WE BELIEVE OUR SCHOOL HAS MAINTAINED ITS ENTHUSIASM AND WILL CARRY ON IN THE FACE OF DIFFICULTIES. Page Seven