Columbia High School - Mirror Yearbook (Maplewood, NJ)

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 As we present our Mirror of 1942, we students, aware that this nation is now part of a conflict which challenges us to defend with all our energies the principles we cherish, are kindled with a stronger and more deeply rooted appreciation of democracy. Democracy is not merely a political term bandied about by demagogues; it is a way of life that has grown out of the simple dream of man to exalt himself to decent living with his fellow beings. Viewing the history of the world, we perceive the relentless struggle of man toward greater freedom. As soon as man had risen from the darkness of the cave, he began to realize his unique endowment—the human mind, with which he might con- ceive and construct great things. He later tore himself from the shackles of feudal degradation; he dethroned the tyrants who ruled by divine right ; he awakened to the cardinal ele- ments which would give sanctity to society, dignity to the indi- vidual. Today we are embarking on a crusade to defend these heritages. Enlightenment, because it gives to men the realization of their potentialities, the right to investigate and consider truth, leads them to the inevitable desire for freedom and democracy. In our own land the school has been the chief agency for mak- ing men capable and worthy of freedom. Thus, education, from the little red school house of our ancestors to the well-equipped school like our own Columbia, is one of the most vital symbols of democracy. It is for this democracy that we are fighting today. It is important that we offer ourselves to the tasks of preserving it. We will defend it, because it has given to us the meaning and purpose of life. No mighty potentate, no brutal army can sub- jugate a people who have been free. Freedom is too glorious to sacrifice on the altar of self-concern. We must preserve it not only for ourselves but for our posterity. And so, since education and democracy are inseparable, we, the class of 1942, solemnly dedicate our yearbook as a symbol of our regard for this way of life to ducalion ana on ana 'emocracij

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I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the Republic for which it stands . . . One nation, indivisible . . . with liberty and justice for all. This building, the product of many thoughtful minds and skillful hands, is an expression of the will of the people to provide full opportunity to all who enter its halls, for the development of ability and character— that they may become sturdy, righteous citizens in- spired by the ideal of unselfish service.

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Administration John H. Bosshait. Superintendent Curtis H. Threlkeld, Principal Frederic J. Crehan, Dean of Boys Mary S. Hendorson. Dean of Girls English Maurice E. Currier, M.Ed., Head of Department Alexander, Ida Graco, Ed.D. Baker, Eunice L„ M.Ed. Brosnan, Thomas J., M.Ed. Brown. John A., A.B. Gnagey, Theodore P., A.M. Gray, Martha M.. A.B. Guest. Alice M.. A.M. Hayner, Gladys, A.M., Sonior Guide Lockerby, Florence K„ A.M. Nichols, Marjorie. A.M. O'Hara, Esther, A.M. Paine, Ruth C., A.M. Smith, Helene, A.M., Sophomore Guide Thompson, Irwin W„ A. M., Sophomore Guide Tollefson, Christie M., A.M. Wonker, John I.. A.M. Weppler, Dorothy L., A.B. Wood. Stanley G.. A.B. Social Science Raymond Sterling, A.M., Head of Department Ackerman, Floronce, A.M. Adams. Henry J., A.M. Gray, Henry C., A.M. — Johnson, E. Harold, A.M. Sheeley, Harry B., A.M., Senior Guide Smith, Norman A., A.B. Young, Gertrudo 'P., A.M. Commercial Goorgo B. Pontz, M.S., Head of De- partment Bullock. Mildred G. Cross, Florence F„ A.M. Deckor. James E.. A.M. Johnson, Marion C. Landen, Josephine G., A.M. Strony, Carl, A.M. Young, Gortrude P.. A.M. Art Genevieve E. Secotd. B.S., Director Demarest, Violet B., B.S. Whooler, Marion K., B.S. Industrial Arts James E. Hopkins, M.Ed., Director Linker, Vorls A.. A.M. Platt, Leonard S. Powell, H. Emerson Spear, Edwin F., B.S. Home Economics Helen M. Snydor, B.S., Director Paul, Joyce D., B.S. Zielenbach, Elizabeth D., B.S. Music F. Russell Shonton, A.M., Director Batchelder, Charles E. Wiedman, Robort M. Physical Education Thomas W. Higbio, A.M., Director Allen, Marion F., A.M. Baker, William R.. A.M. Darrow, Helon M., A.B. (On leave of absence) Mosher, Harrison B., B.P.E. Nuttall, Frederick R., B.S. Walker, Elizabeth, B.S. Wyeth, Helena, B.S. Hoalth Elinor E. Hadley, M.D. Harris, Kathleen R., R.N. Librarian Margaret Silvernail Mathematics Frank W. Rogers, A.M., Head ol De- partment Brown, Norton C., M.S. Creighton, Robert R., M.Ed. (On loavo of absence) Hoss, Joseph, M.A. Howitt, Francis E., A.M. Hughos, Robert, M.Ed. Jackson, George F., A.M. MacBaine. Elizabeth, B.S. Marvel. Philip H.. B.S. Mellotto. Theodore W., A.M. Paigo, Burnham L., A.M. Smith, Charlotte C„ A.M. Talbot, Clinton D., A.M. Modern Languages Margaret M. Allen, A.B., Hoad of Dopartmont Ahrens, Alta B.. A.B. Carrigan, Catherine M., C.E.F. Freeman, Cocolia P., M.Ed. Gates. Bertha G., A.M. Pullin, William A.. B.A. Sora, Mario, A.M. Wolcott, Marion M., A.M. Science A. J. Erickson, A.M., Hoad of Depatt- ment Chase, Elton F., A.M. Dobbelaar, Mark E.. A.B. Hack, Walter A.. A.M. Hess, Joseph, A.B. Hughes, Robert, M.Ed. Markham. Aliene M., A.M. Parsons. Olin D., M.A. Summers, Donald B., Ph.D. Latin Helen M. Carrigan, A.M., Head of Department Caswell, Anna B.. A.B., Junior Guide Leech, Laura H., Ph.D., Junior Guide Sanders, Margaret A., A.M. White. Ernest F., A.M.