Angola High School - Key Yearbook (Angola, IN)

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Vaiec)iciol V THE POWER OF EDUCATION Out of the numerous and varied things of which a democrac) ' is composed, one of the most important is education. It is one of the barriers that stands between us, the American people, and a t)Tannical form of government. Education perpetu-ites a democracy. When a people are well-informed, and well- educated, no one person or group of persons can lead them into a road at whose end lies only destruction and decay. By the word education , we should not necessarily mean 12 or 16 years of school- ing, with a diploma to show for one ' s work. While that is very important, the real meaning of the word has a deeper significance. A person can continue his education as he goes through life by keeping a clear and open mind : by being ready at all times to accept facts even though they had heretofore been strange or different to him; by showing a great tolerance and broad understanding of other peoples and their problems. It is the realization of this fact that is so valuable to ever) ' individual. We, the graduating class, are going to have a hand in the shaping of a new world after this war. And this world is going to demand some solid foundations. We cannot afford to blunder through such an important and vital step. We must be clear-headed, and straight-thinking m all our plans. Before us lies this enormous task of building anew. We can promise you this, that we will make our greatest effort to face courageously the job that must be done. We are confident that the education we have received, and will continue to receive throughout our lives, will be of great help in solving the problems which lie before us. — Joanna Bartley. Page Twenty-four

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Bits About the Seniors NAME NICKNAME AMBITION HOBBY Gloria Aldrich Aus Singing Playing House Robert Andrews Count Pharmacist Photography Joanna Bartley Joannie Housewife Underclassman Allen Boyer Red Farmer Athletics John Carver Gus N . -y Air Corps Skipping School Billye Nell Certain Whiffy Nurse Taking Snapshots Man-Jean Chaddick Shadrack Doctor Ping Pong Bob Dygert Troj Coach Athletics Betty Ensley Betts Housewife Eating Shirley Erbe Erp Stenographer Sailors Margaret Fisher Fish Housewife Wolfing Ilene Fordyce Skipper Nursery Supervisor Collecting Wishbones Don Fulton Butch Army Air Corps He ' Wonders- Lynn Garn Charlie Pharmacist BiUards Glenna Mae Golden Goldie Radio Ensemble work Collecting Indian Relics Sue Zane Goudy Shapeless Commercial Artist Men Joan Gritfin Jo Secretary Reading Edward Jackson Slipstream Army Air Corps Airplanes Jean Hull Pat Mortician Collecting Ernie Pyle ' s Columns Ilene Katus Ikey Artist Drawing Jim Keckler Schmuck Certified Accountant Athletics ■ ' iUa Kope Willie Army Nurse Corps Dancing Ralph Martin Meathook Succeed His Father Telling Jokes Evelyn Pence E. P. Stenographer Sleeping Walter Richardson Cuddles Electrician X ' orking on Radios Ronald Rose Blackie Cartoonist Buying Cars Jean Sessford Jeanie Read Books Reading Books Evangeline TilTany Tiff Typist Writing Letters Lois X eaver Lois Army Nurse Corps Taking Pictures Marjorie Yoder Annie Teacher Sailors Page Twenty-rhree

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aluiaioi V YOUTH We, the youth of America, have a stupendous task before us. We have on ever) ' side conflicting statements sucli as these: We shall have the burden of the war on our shoulders, heav)- debts, unemployment, and over all depression beyond anything the world has ever seen ; and in contrast, we shall reap the fruits of technological develop- ment, utilize the inventions, discoveries and skills developed by the war. It is up to us which of these suggestions will shape our course. The poet says: We have no time to sport away the hours: All must be earnest in a world like ours We must keep our youth. Youth is courage, seeing clear, living clean, loving with- out greed, giving without regret; Youth is keeping alive the truths of life. As we develop our individual talents, so will we be able to contribute our full share in the building of future America. Emerson told us that we must build our own world. Hitch your wagon to a star, he said. How can we be idealistic in times like this, you ask. Right ideas alone are success- ful. There is always a place for these ideas and they bring their fruitage with them. Our ideas and ideals are our own individuality. This we must develop. A little boy who had won first place in a flower-growing contest, on account of his large and beautiful speci- mens was asked how he had raised such blossoms, for it was known that he had only a small and unfertile plot on which to grow them. He answered simply, I saw the blossoms when I planted the seeds. We must see more of the blossoms. Do not they typify that springtide of the heart, when one rejoices in the dawn of Iiope and faith in the future.- ' It is vitally important for us to maintain a joyous outlook, a kindly attitude, and the daily expectancy of good if we would bring them into our own experience. James Russell Lowell left these beautiful lines for us: New occasions teach new duties; Time makes ancient good uncouth; They must upward still, and onward, who would keep abreast of Truth: Lo, before us gleam her c.imp-hres ! we ourselves must Pilgrims be. Launch our Mayflower, and steer boldly through the desperate winter sea. Nor attempt the Future ' s portal with the Past ' s blood-rusted key. — GUniia Mje Golden Page Twentv-five