Wyandotte High School - Quiverian Yearbook (Kansas City, KS)

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Wailea! Kkange in umficu um worth of defense stamps went to Mildred Greenlee for the slogan, Let's show Uncle Sam that we're loyal and true, by purchasing stamps for the Red, White, and Blue. Under the guidance of Mr. J. I. Wolfe, wood- working instructor, Wyandotte had its first air-raid drills. A system of warning bells was devised, and students and teachers worked out individual positions in their allotted spaces in the corridors. Guards were assigned to protect fountains and fire ex- tinguishers and to assist the instructors in maintain- ing order. The Pantograph published a list of tenta- tive air-raid instructions. Mr. Charles O. Jordan, electricity teacher, received a request from the Navy for the construction of a quota of model airplanes. About fifty different types were to be made as soon as possible. He called a meeting of all boys interested and explained how the models would help in the pilot and gunnery training. Raymond Slater, a freshman, got busy and was the first to complete a model. For it, a Douglas TPD-l U. S. Navy Bomber, he received the certificate of Cadet Aircraftsman. Four eagle scouts have opened every assembly with the leading of the audience in the flag salute. The singing of the Star Spangled Banner followed. These patriotic services were a constant reminder to every person present of his heritage of liberty. In connection with know-your-job day, the dramatics class presented a play written by Betty Gene Hed- strom, a member of Mr. L. D. Swanson's creative writing class. It dealt with the readjustment that faced every family in this critical time. Yes, Wyandotte certainly had a patriotic fervor, moreover it didn't stop with talking about the war, it did things. Radio production classes gave two broadcasts in behalf of the Red Cross. They com- bined with the instrumental and vocal music depart- ments to present a program for all volunteer joiners of the Navy. Student-maintained bulletin boards daily reported the status of world affairs. Instructors 7 and students both gave up their free nights in order to take new courses. Wyandotte's students, teachers, ofhce force and all her workers have set and kept a fast pace in war effort promotion and activities. by N AN BOGK In keeping with the spirit of national defense, Bill Reid. Don Stockdale, Harold Timmerman, and Don Millikan lead the flag salute before every assembly. Under the skillful guidance of Mr. Lewis D. Kruger, these girls are learning the fine art ot bandaginq. artificial respiration, and caring for the wounded.

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