Downey High School - Volsung Yearbook (Downey, CA)

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Kaya af Downey 7!ndoa Safco! Dedwamnagzkwdaoewmdmzagzdaw 33 is iii A year ago a Service Flag was presented to the school with a star representing each tor- mer member who is now in some branch of the service. This flag was presented by the Les Torcheres. ---dnt4ewmfed,4afzceaa6!t4e7!ndz'ed7Z4t6omz wkamegagdzafgwmewweamuyduagemdawyzwdam YA

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200140662 W. L. WALKER 2 f Beyond this struggle American youth must face a difficult future when there will be great need for tolerance and clear vision. Our high schools must train citizens with aims which are essential to a leadership for the part our America must take in bringing Freedom of speech, freedom of religion, freedom from want, and freedom from fear to all peoples. As the Class of i943 leaves Downey Union High School to take its place in our national life, l wish to congratulate you, and I sin- cerely trust that during your years with us you have gained clearer understanding of what is worth while in life. You are taking with you many pleasant memories of your high school days, and my wish for you is that you have known the joy that comes from a task well done and have felt the pleasure that comes from true service. W. L. WALKER oftie cicmlgoawi My congratulations on the completion of your studies at Downey Union High School. This class has displayed a fine spirit of co- operation throughout their school work. You are entering into a world that is at war and you face a great challenge. Your contribu- tion to our war efforts have shown that you have met this challenge confident that your cause is just. To those of the class in service and to those who will enter service upon grad- uation may God grant you an early and safe return. As an alumnus of DUHS and President of the Board of Trustees, may I join you in hop- ing that this great task will be won in the near future and that you lyoung men and womenl may find your rightful place in this great country of ours. EDWARD K. REINKE, '24 E. K. REINKE ,fa lie 5444 nf 7745

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Zladeztdeqiabtaaceofnaa and we D sniff fir' wuts M? W We Downey biglfs executive organiza tion includes botb adults and students. Members of tbe Executive Board are cbosen froin tbe student body by popular vote to make decisions and plans for tbe scbool. Tbey represent J QS. tbe entire student body. '94 K Tbe office staff, teacbers, and tbe , - ' -Fadmiiiistrators are also part of tbe exe- qyi Q cutive organization. Downey's teacb- ylf , if L K ing staff this year bas undergone con- 'H ,iii ant replacernent as teacbers secured -' Ng :Q B Q 'air jobs or joined tbe arined forces. r fi' X 'S ' . V., 'i' is it is-53, ' Bi N , -- 'Lx 3175 5.9. 3 . x, '-ISN be ff X . fn-e' EQ, .SQ Q J' me ' , ' G +- 5. J ,- LH ' ff 'VAA Qi, on YR 8