Dobyns Bennett High School - Maroon and Grey Yearbook (Kingsport, TN)

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vgjxfiw ll lront rovx l:l171beth Xavalxdes Cuml Dy kes Mildred Clomnger Marjorle Clonmger Maude Kul gore lzlleen 'lodd Seeond rou Mass Penmngton Helen Wh1te Eva Vermnlhon Betty Bevms Dorothy Martm Kath leen Nlouell Durmg the flrst week of May a spec1al assembly was held at whlch tlme Mrs Coy Rxggs supermtendent of nurses at Holston Valley Communlty Hos p1t.1l presented the nurses a1des wlth thelr caps and commumty scrvnee emblems The e.1ps slgmfy th lt they hive spent at lewst twenty hours II the hospital WE RE IN AN ARMY WHIC H partment hawe at the request of the govern ment m lde model alrplanes for use ln mstruc under the sponsorshlp of Mr Terry and Was 1 utml part of our schools defense act1v1t1es These boys helped to prepare others to fly to Vletory Members of the Jumor and Semor Classes spent many exemngs especlally Tuesdays at the Ufll1t1CS blllldlng rollmg bandages for the Red Cross The Work of these glrls has saved 1nd w1ll sax e the lxves of many of our wounded soldlers For th1s work the glrls were g1ven the speclal XIILIOFY Corps lnslgma Durmg the month of Nflareh the students and faeulty of our school eontrlbuted approxlmately one hundred md hfty dollars to the Red Cross but the work th II these gxrls haxe done IS far more 1mportant than that Inxaluable asslst I fzqe elghf ance was g1ven and wlll cont1nue to be gnen to the Red Cross by these methods The glrls those who are sacrlhemg thenr l1ves for the hberty of the U S A They are donng thelr part to keep our boys marchlng to V1ctory Not to be overlooked nn the War effort IS the very valuable Messenger Servxce used ex tensnvely ln our commumty durlng practnce blackouts If these boys are ever needed ln actual ralds they wall be on hand to do thexr share They help Wnth the mjured cheek lnghts and run general errands Thls group would be m asset to any commumty There are many clubs wh1ch supported the Vxctory Corps and nts attempts Almost every group chose defense work as 1ts project thns year The H1 Y furmshed stamps to those who i r-. T I - 1 7 f T v- T I r m A 1 ' ' ' ' 1 T - 1 -v 1 x 9 s ' y 1, T' 1 T I ,, 1 7 Y, . . . . I T I T , . . . . - H , . . . . X if T T 2 1 'A I 1 K L D T . 9 I , X , 2 I . . . I . Lion courses at army bases. This work was done sacrificed many evenmgs for the benefit of 7 A . . I T T l 3 1 T , .- , , , . . . . . Y 1 3 5 vs 1 S K l D ' 1 , , ' 3 T ' ' . T 1 K T , T T W . . 7 - . T I 1 T T 3 . , - , .

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girls digest the gruesome details. They deserve a salute as they continue on their march to Victory. The boys are not to be forgotten in their respective branches of the Victory Corps. Many afternoons were spent on the athletic Held responding to commands. These boys learned real army terms and techniques in their marching. Many of them have already found use for these basic fundamentals of army life, and others will, in the near future, begin active marches to Victory. The knitters were an active group of girls this year. They could be found in almost every room and hall working on army and navy yarn. The Knitting Class had representatives throughout school since this was one activity in which there was no class distinction. These changed overnight from glamour girls to Uncle Sam's favorite nieces doing their part for his favorite nephews. A large number of scarfs were completed-one from every girl and more from a few with superfluous time, energy, and ambition. The pinafore girls, or Nurses' Aides, spent time and energy doing their bit to relieve the overwhelming duties of the registered nurses. They gave valuable assistance to the nurses and spread cheer among the bedridden. Miss Pennington sponsored and instructed them. Hospital bound persons have given these girls well-earned praise and support them in their march to Victory. Manv of the boys in the mechanical arts de- NOT US SAYS LITTLE JOE Colonel Carlos P Romulo Aide de eamp to Generll Douglas xlJLAfIlIUf, genlalls eoneedes to requests of autogrlph hounds His lppeirinee II our sehool january 16 was a highlight of the lSSL!'I1blX ealenellr Colonel Romulo lneluded Kingsport on his nation wide speaking tour making live his experiences IS tht last man off Bataan Page 911811 QQ sv 9 ' s ' . ' .- .--, T. . A K , A - ,. ' If . -1 s s . , ' , e., . K .L . , .I , . , . K - v. . ,. ' ' .vs I if s I, s , ,, s . ' a ' ' .

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dropped letters to the boys in a special mail box. This group also had charge of the tin can drive and handled it very successfully. The Girl Reserves sponsored the Red Cross Drive, and exceeded their goal. Also, the National Honor Society wrote alumni, faculty, and stu- dents in the armed services and heard from several who were in the fighting zones. The Dramatic Club sponsored two radio programs in assembly and took up collections which were presented to the canteen fund. These and others very actively marched on the highway to Victory The activity at Dobyns Bennett which was carried on in all schools in every state in the Union was the sale of stamps and bonds. The Beta Club sponsored this endless sale at our school which sold S30,000. in savings stamps and bonds in the Victory Drive this year. We do not pay income tax, but our dimes are marching the dollars to that inevitable Vie- tory. No matter what his talent, every boy and girl in high school has a place to fill in the Victory Corps. This year, the words of an old school song are recalled: An army of stu- dents are we Yes those who did not partici pate in any of these numerous activities this year will surely find places next year IS MARCHING TO VICTCRY One of the most important projects of the Victory Corps was the Military Drill Group Here is shown only a part of the approximate 75 boys who under thc command of Paul R Elliott faculty member and lieutenant in the local State Guard unit received invaluable drill two afternoons each week Serving as an inspiration to these students was the realization that fundamentals of military procedure learned here would mean that they would have an advantage over other rookies ' in the armed forces Page 111ne