Cradock High School - Admiral Yearbook (Portsmouth, VA)

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Dedication . . . It is with deep pride, respect, and admiration that we, the Seniors of 1952, dedicate our “Admiral” to Mr. William AI. Sindlinger. “Uncle Bill,” as he is affectionately called by many, joined us when we were Sophomores. Since then he has worked with us untiringly and has proven to be an understanding friend as well as a teacher. He helped us make our class a success and keep our school spirit high. Cradock High will ne ' er forget Air. Sindlinger and to the Class of ’52, he will always remain an immortal memory.

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A Play In Four Acts The time — 1952! The place — The U. S. S. Cradock High School ! W e present a play. The curtain parts and the audience sees a group of recruits come on the stage 300 strong. They gaze about with awe at the strange surroundings to which they must become accustomed. These are the Freshman who introduce the play in the first act. The Sophomores, who are in the second act, portray the seaman as they are really settling down to work. The Juniors in the third act have more responsibilit) ' and are the non-commissioned officers. The Seniors, the commissioned officers, bring the play to its brilliant climax, graduation, in act four. The producers and directors of this play are the faculty, the administrative officers. Action for the cast is supplied in the sports and other activities, and show business is kept alive in the organiza- tions. The minds of all, from recruit to oflicer, turn in the same direction when liberty is granted. This may be seen in the features. Our angels, the advertisers, are the financial backers of the current production. The development of a group of boys and girls into young men and women is much like the production of a pla}’, and as the curtain descends the audience applauds exuberantly. The Seniors step for- ward ready to take command at anytime, prepared for bigger and better productions in the drama of life. 8