Austin High School - Comet Yearbook (Austin, TX)

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Mr E A Murchison Mr. R. G. Mueller Mrs. A. P. Robinson The nation's schools now occupy a position of high responsi- bility at a time when Americans everywhere are doing their utmost to equip themselves for service in the War effort. The Board oi Trustees oi the Austin High School, recognizing this responsibility, has expended time and care in seeing that the Austin High School might meet adequately the unusual de- mands placed upon it. Studying student needs and national needs, its members have tried to provide unlimited opportuni- ties for learning. They have seen to it that there has been no priority on democracy or knowledge. Mr A C Bull Mr. Carl Widen Mrs. Hal P. Bybee Mr L H Blendermcnn

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To the Graduates: The spirit of the seniors ot 1942-43 has proved itself entirely Worthy ot the traditions of Austin High School. In September, you began your Work enthusiastically, and in spite ot the many clouds on the World horizon, you have lived in keeping with your high purposes. I hope that this year has been a profitable and a happy one tor each ot you. I trust that, when you look back on your school days, you will feel honored in being counted as one of the host of boys and girls Who have graduated from Austin High School. May each ot you make the guide of his lite those eternal prin- ciples which Will stand in any emergency. Sincerely yours, Superintendent of Schools.

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To the Students of Austin Hiqh School: The days of this year are for personal service and sacrifice. Preparation rnust be rnade for the best service now and for qreater participation in the future. Honest work, strong intellectual and physical effort on difficult tasks, full development of all talents, and an enthusiastic re- sponse to the many Wartime challenges for service and sacri- ficep these must be our part. Not what We can secure for ourselves but how best We can insure a finer Way of life, must this year be our qoal.