Conneaut High School - Tattler Yearbook (Conneaut, OH)

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Our Superintendent’s Message MR. R. D. PURDY Superintendent Conneaut City Schools Ashbury College. A. B. University of Kentucky, M. A Ohio State University, Post Graduate To the Class of 1948: The dawn of a new day is breaking for you. The new-born light represents your awakening intelligence, an awareness of your abilities, and a hope for a brilliant future. Your parents, your teachers, and your community have worked together that you might be better prepared for this great new day which is now opening for you: a day which represents your life. They are looking to you with faith and confidence that your efforts and your labors during this day will be productive of love for one another; of peace in your home and with all the neighbors about you; and of those things which will make our community, our nation, and our world a better place in which to live. If you can contribute your fair share of these finer things in life, your day will have been well spent, the sunset of your life will have a brilliant radiance, and your face will possess an eternal smile. Yours is the hope of tomorrow through victory over the struggles and labors of today.

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31n jHemortam JOAN HERSHEY Eugene was a hardy, handsome fellow whose great fondness for the outdoors added zest to his personality. Eugene was a friendly individual with a cheerful attitude toward life which not only helped others to feel happy in his own happiness but also netted him a great host of friends. In his heart he had a special place for his beloved trombone; this led him to become an ardent band lover and a faithful band student. Eugene died on April 3, 1945. We last saw him in his beloved band uniform; thus shall we ever remember our friend and former classmate. To know Joan was to like her, for her happy smile and friendly manner touched the hearts of all who knew her. Joan possessed a natural beauty, a kind and sincere nature, and a vitality which made her an outstanding person. She was an outstanding athlete, excelling in all sports. Joan’s earthly life ceased on August 7, 1946. Though removed from our midst, she has been and will ever be present in our memories. EUGENE HARLACHER THOMAS RY’AN: Tommy was a friendly fellow with a remarkable tranquil nature. Never offensive, he could take great pride in his friendships which remained steadfast and pleasant. He liked people and people liked Tommy; this won’t be forgotten. Tommy suddenly slipped away from his loved ones and friendships in February, 1948. We miss him. Always he will hold a place in our hearts as a boy who never revealed a lack of either cheerfulness or friendliness. ★ ★ ★ “We have left but one last tribute to pay To those who have fallen along life’s way; A tribute in words of memories most fair Of our dear classmates who lie in God’s care.”

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Our Principal’s Message MR. D. F. MACMILLAN Principal Senior High School College of Wooster, B. A. University of Pittsburgh, M. Ed. Dear Students: Today, we are faced with one great challenge and responsibility which overshadows all others: we must win the peace. Fulfillment of any of our plans, ambitions, hopes, and dreams hinges upon our first solving this problem. Our most dangerous enemy is the one which would destroy us from within by playing upon our selfishness and baser emotions, by sowing distrust and discord, suspicion, and strife. This enemy must be neutralized. The defeat of this foe and the establishment of peace depend upon the intelligence and character of each individual. Peace, like charity, begins at home. It depends upon our ability to maintain peace and harmony between ourselves and other individuals, and between the various groups within our nation. Such a relationship can be established only by living up to the true spirit of America—the spirit of tolerance, fair play and cooperation—and above all, by placing the general welfare ahead of short-sighted self-interest. Thus, only as each one of us develops understanding, practices self-disciplining, and applies the ideals of Christian brotherhood, will be establish peace within our land. Only a peaceful America will have the wisdom and the power of example to lead the rest of the world in ways of peace.