Beaver High School - Shingas Yearbook (Beaver, PA)

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G. A. MCCORMICK, AB., IVI.Iid. Nluskingum College University of Pittsburgh Superintendent of Schools L.-. 7 PRUERESSIVE H.. Each and every class, according to the usual commence- ment orator, is graduated in the most critical period in American history. This trite expression does appear to be truer than usual this year as the world finds itself in a turbulent condition. The United States is apparently trying desperately to keep out of foreign entanglements but at the same time to retain her prestige among the nations of the world. The out- come is very problematicl The patriotic citizen is zealous to do all in his power to aid, in some measure large or small, the present situation. However, the problem appears so perplexing and so gigantic that it is very easy to give up hope of making a contribution. The usual mistake is made by overlooking some very simple fact which has greater importance and influence than is believed possible. The simple fact in the present world dilemma seems to be the upholding of the hands of democracy-the faith in and the practice of the principles upon which this nation was foundedg a sincere belief that America, with all her shortcomings, is still the best place on earth to live. May I suggest, members of the Class of 1939. that you carry into your future endeavors the same wholesome spirit that has marked your efforts as members of the B, H. S. This spirit exemplifies true American democracy and embodies those qualities essential to assure America her prestige among nations and her freedom from foreign alliances. Truly the American high school spirit is democracy in action. May success attend youl G. A. Mc:CoRMIcK ISABELLA KENAH Irving College Secretary to Superintendent

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UEUIEATIUN CS! .JO Miss Margery Lloyd, who is sincerely missed and who has always been so closely associated with the publication of the annual, we, the Class of 1939, affectionately dedicate this volume of the Shingas. wwxw -

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EUUEATURS TO THE CLASS OF 1939 z I am very glad to have an opportunity to bring to you a message of appreciation and good wishes. Your attitude has made your four years in high school a happy experience, and it has made possible outstanding achievements. I hope you will continue to broaden your interests so that you may cover a wide field, If you make cultural, artistic, and physical progress, and if you rank high in all these lines of achievement, you will be more likely to succeed than if you are deficient in any of them. I am indebted to you for identifying yourself in a personal way with the interests of the school, with your fellow students, and in making the year of 1938-39 a year of achievement in the history of our school. It is our wish that each one of you may resolve to excel in something, to do work of a very high quality in some activity. Prove to yourself that you know what quality is and that you know how to achieve it. MARY MCKINLEY, LELIA MQDONALD Mrs. Pinkertons School Clerk MARY I. McKINLEY, Ph. B Grove City College Columbia University High School Principal