Danville High School - Medley Yearbook (Danville, IL)

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Jfatitlijj MABEL BOWMAN, A.B. English Knox College University of Illinois ETHEL SHORE, A.B. Biology James Milliken University BESS A. BURHANS, A.B. Chemistry and Physics Western College Page Sixteen

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HOWARD GASS JEWELL WHYTE HAZLETT HAHNE BENNIE HENDERSON JAMES HEMPHILL JOSEPH WEBB NOEL AKERS succurrtt mart m armts” HE deeper meaning of this world struggle for democracy was firmly implanted when the news first came that some of our own friends and companions had fallen on the battlefield. The first of our boys to give his “last full measure of devotion” was Howard Gass, an exemplary young man with high ideals and a noble character. Then came the sad word that another had fallen, Jewell Whyte, truly a hero in all respects. Again the bell tolled—this time for James Hemphill, (an all round man, take him for all in all). Another grave in the poppy fields of France bears the inscription—Hazlett Hahne. How we have wished that that such a one as he might have carried the banner on and on without end. Another sad message came to us telling us that Bennie Henderson would never return. A bright youth, he, and full of youth’s bright prospects. Once again came the word that God had willed another of our companions should rest in Flander’s Field. The fact that Joseph Webb fell with his face toward the enemy reveals his inherent character. Last, but far from least in our circle of gold stars is one that stands for Noel Akers. While he was on his way to offer his all for his country and people, his candle of life burned to the end. And now that it has all happened by the will of God, let us cherish the thought that they have gone to Him as good, true men, remembering that it is honorable to die in arms. But I've a rendezvous with Death On some scarred slope of battled hill. When Spring comes round again this year And the first meadow flowers appear. Page Eighteen