Collinwood High School - Railroader Yearbook (Cleveland, OH)

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;'Dedication Y; ORN in a period of economic disaster, raised during a depression, and starting on the road of life in a world thrown into chaos by the mad desires of a dictator, we who are about to graduate find ourselves faced with the problems of a post-war world. The war is not over, but victory will be ours. We are suffering the pangs of anxiety, loneliness, and despair; our brothers, sisters, uncles, and friends fight and die so that we may live in a free democracy; we'll never let them die in vain. We who have had the marvelous advantages of a free public education pledge ourselves to use that learning toward the preservation of peace; we pledge ourselves to be ever watchful of the manner in which the post-war problems are solved. Let us all pray that we shall learn from the mistakes our parents made in the period following World War I. We realize that our nation is the big brother to a family of nations which look up to us in admiration for our advancement. Only through education has this advancement been possible. This is the one thing which no one can take from us and will be our guiding light to a peaceful world. Most of the mistakes in this world are made through ignorance and ignorance cannot survive where educated people live. God gave talents fo each of us. If we make good use of those talents we will have a better world to live in.

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 Jumping Joe is surely some guy. To match Mr. Landis isn't as easy as pie. For little tips about the Prom, Miss Rebert's the lady, thank you, Madame. Get out of Miss Hornbeck's homeroom? Don't ever try it. Cause if you do, you'll cause a riot. Mr. Zahour's the man who wanders the hall. If you're caught by him you're behind the eight ball. Watterson knows all the answers; He teaches his homeroom to move like panzers. Modern problems is Miss Erickson's dish. To pass this course is a 12A's wish. Attention always is Miss Patterson's theme. Just ask the girls who like to dream. Mr. Avery's the man we'll never forget. He'll give you two zeros for the best answer yet. In Mrs. Masters' homeroom they call her Ma,'' Because she's such a pal, tra-la. Tempera, show-card, paste pot flurries— Miss Wilson's part in class book worries. Mr. Stringer is the 12A adviser, With his ideas he is no miser. Miss Wood's head aches from the booklet, Ideas stream from her like a brooklet.

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V V HO'S lhat good looking boy with the big smile, the one surrounded by 12A's? It must be their eHicient and popular president. He has proved to be a willing and talented leader. When confronted by problems and complaints he has been able to give as well as receive suggestions. Outside of his executive duties. President Morris has shown himself an able athlete. He has played on a championship baseball loam as well as putting his best in basketball, football. and bowling teams. 1 wish at this lime to express my gratitude and appreciation for the generous cooperation ot the class in the various activities which have made this class a success. 1 hope that in the future, when we look back on those memorable days we will look on them with both pleasure and satisfaction. JIHE first lady of the class is vice-president lean Pika. Her resourcefulness has been a boon to all of us. Through all our trials and troubles her sunny personality has been a light for us to follow. The day for which we have long waited is here, and now that it is here we regret that we have to depart from our classes, teachers, and most ot all. our friends who have become so dear to us. We now realize that the past years spent in Collinwood have been our happiest. J would like to wish every kind of success and pleasure to all of my co graduates now. and 1 wish to thank everyone who helped me to fulfill my duties as vice-president. JEAN PIKA DON MORRIS CLASS OFFICERS EDITH LACONTI JOHN VENABLES ill HE busiest pen of the year belongs to Secretary LaConti. She has done a qrand job in arranging the appointments for the graduation pictures. The class made sure of correct and precise records when Edith acquired the office of secretary. In addition to the duties of this office. Edith has been an active and valuable member of the Student Council, play production class, and the gym leaders organization. And when you part from your friends, grieve not. For that which you love most in him becomes clearer, as the mountain to the cl'.r.rber is clearer from the plain . . . The Prophet By Kahil Gibran When we part from our friends only then do we realize and see all their good qualities. NE would hardly suspect John Venables of-concealing heavy financial troubles under that smooth, placid countenance. But he has done his task well. Because of his experience in the school bank the class decided that he was just the man for treasurer. They know now that a better man could not have been found. As treasurer of this January Class of 1945. it has given me the greatest of pleasure to have handled your money. To my assistants and all who have aided in the task. I wish to express my thanks