East High School - Redjacket Yearbook (Pawtucket, RI)

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 'Jo'ietwnct .... AS we. the Class of 1946, leave the halls of East, we graduate with our eyes and thoughts on a world that has just emerged from the most devastating war the universe has ever known. This war has seen the birth of the atomic bomb and other horrible weapons. As we leave our high school, we find that the responsibility of keeping these amazing developments in worthy hands and of establishing a just and permanent peace falls heavily yet squarely on our shoulders. World leaders have already met and established the foundations for a lasting peace. The results of their endeavors are encouraging. However, to inspire confidence in the United Nations’ Organization, and to assure its permanence, the members must strive to overcome existing weaknesses, so that its policies and decisions may be equally accepted by all peoples. Our parts in the pursuance of this important objective may not be major ones, but whatever our role, let us perform it readily and sincerely. Upon leaving East. I should like to express my personal thanks to Mr. Winters. Miss Curtis, Miss Donovan and all the other teachers with whom I have studied during my short stay here. Their guidance has been of inestimable value. Their advice and teachings will go with me through life. To all the members of the Class of 1946 go my best wishes and sincerest hopes for continued success. As we leave high school, let us take inspiration from Longfellow, who said: Go forth to meet the shadowy Future without fear and with a manly heart.” —Russell Lane

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Published by The SENIOR CLASS EAST HIGH SCHOOL Pawtucket, Rhode Island ★ CLASS 1946

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 DecliccLti M . , , IN recognition of twenty years of outstanding service as athletic director and coach of many teams here at East, we are very proud to dedicate this, the 1946 Edition of the REDJACKET. to our close friend and adviser, MAX W. READ 'Vn. 'UA.