Attica High School - Torch Yearbook (Attica, NY)

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Jn iiicmortam Little did we, the American people, realize after World War I that our great nation would again be dragged into the most dangerous struggle of all times. After the signing of the Armistice in 1918, the United States worked hard to promote an everlasting peace for itself as well as for the other countries in the world. Our nation tried extremely hard to fulfill its part, but certain countries in the eastern hemisphere— mainly Germany, Japan, and Italy wanted wealth and more territory. Not being satisfied with what they had and having a greedy heart and hand, they suddenly rebelled against the smaller nations—over-throwing their governments and gaining control of their possessions. America soon learned of this plot and carefully guarded her own coast against invasion. Five or more years gradually passed before the entire western hemisphere found herself a part of this dreadful catastrophe. The President sent out a call to arms, and before long the United States’ army, navy, and marine corps were in full operation. Young boys who were of the correct age and in good health were engaged in some branch of service. Attica was one of the many small towns left desolate and barren of young men as a result of sending our brothers, close relatives, and sweethearts to help in the great strife to aid in the service of their country. The town proudly erected an honor roll, containing the names of those who went to war, in the center of town. Gold stars were sadly placed before the names of those who died honorably while fighting to preserve our nation. As students of the senior class of 1946, we wish to express our sincere sympathy to those who lost their loved ones during this war. May the cross you bear at this time be made as light as any cross. One of many, many torches have been thrown to you to carry high, and with that which we know you are made of, you’ll carry it high. We students have chosen this verse, aboxe all others, as the symbol of our cherished thoughts: May it help somehow to ease All the sorrow that you bear Just to know how much your friends Deeply sympathize and care; May the cherished memories That are in your heart today Help sustain and comfort you All along your future way. Page 7

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Ou i Alma Matesi Near the banks of Tonawanda Stands our High School true, To the shouts of sons and daughters Floats the orange and blue. School we love and proudly stand for Let your colors fly. Hail! to thee our Alma Mater Hail! all Attica High! From the hills of old Wyoming Down the winding ways, Come as loyal sons and daughters Bring her lasting praise. School we love and proudly stand for Let your colors fly. Hail! to thee our Alma Mater Hail! all Attica High! Page 6

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Ccwimii ADMINISTRATION CLASSES ACTIVITIES MUSIC ATHLETICS ADVERTISEMENTS Page 8