Elba Central School - Revue Yearbook (Elba, NY)

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First Row: R.Cudney, L.Airth, B.Doedema, D.McCracken, E.Rupert, S.Crane, D.Swartz. Second Row: M.Holton, D.Griswold, L.Shuknecht, J.Forsythe, E.Jannain, B. Wood, V.Boyce, A.Johnson, S.Monachino. Third Row: R.Jachimowicz, K.Horner, D.Benz, S.Jenkins, M.Dilcher, H. Schultz, C.Unamann, C.A.Schu1er, Miss Shephard. GRAD E First Row: K.Shu1tz, F.Oberer, S.Andrews, D.RoSborough, E.Dunn. Second Row: G.Shuknecht, F.Bezon, A.Gou1d, J.Panek, D.Post, A.Zicari. Third Row: L.Wickings, R.Mowers, T.Ross, B.Cough1in, B.MoSS, R.Fite, Mrs. Burr. 1- U ' 6 ,' 4 fir- X fra V :gy I Third Row: R.Bezon, W.Wil1iams, F.Neindorf, C.Roth, R.Richenberg, R. Speed, M.Rowc1iffe. , Second Row: E.Woodrick, D.Parker, D.Ta1bot, J.Vigner1, G.Ross, D.Ho1ton, D.Dunn, Miss Wigton. First Row: F.Pa1ermo5 R.Wood, P.Monach1no, B.Rowc1iffe, M.Bates. 26 T- I 4a L 3 W ,Q WV- -- .L......d...s......-. ..-im . GQADE 1 an Q if '. I -:VW 171' Q C L 'Q . JQ ' K. RADE IB X w v-Q, .mana u-.nm.a....?,. X

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PATRIQTISM N0 ALTERNATIVE ' a- Patriotism,like almost everything else,has changed since earlier times. In Washington's day a patriot was one who would grab his gun anytime, march many miles, and defend what he thought to be right. Now, a person does not have to do all that to be 1called a patriot. A patriot is one who is a good ci- tizen, pays his taxes on time, removes his hat to the flag, and believes wholeheartedly free. A poor patriot could be one sarily for more wages because he are getting rich from a so-called bad form of patriotism is draft a man's unwillingness to defend in this land of the who strikes unneces- thinks his employers war boom. Another dodging. This shows his country. If he The busses back were thankful for the privilege of living in this country, he would fight for it. A draft-dodger is a person who is weak-minded because he does not want to train himself to know how to fight before an emergency arises. Patriotism is most important in these days of un- certainity. It is what holds each nation together. The nation with the best patriots has the best army. They are loyal to their countryg they believe in it, and they fight until the last for it. Gne does not necessarily have to be in the army or navy to be an exceptional patriot either. If he be- lieves in this democracy, obeys the rules of citizen- ship, promotes national unity, he is doing his part to preserve the nation. H Roger Saile '43 SPRING TIME We went to the woods to tap some trees. Home again, home again, Through thelMarch breeze. Boiled down the sap in an old tin pail, Put up a sign of syrup for sale. Such a grand vacation day! Hope another one comes our way. Kenneth Post '45 OUR SCHOOL The dawn breaks I E Upon the lawn of our school. ' ji 'Q' KY' 2? The windows glisten and the dew- 4 , ' Upon the grass shines in glory. Q' i'1 From the garage, which shields them From the snow and wind and rain, To gather students for a day's work. The halls resound With children's laughter, which reechoes In other children's throats, from joy, As if they're glad to be at school. I The noon-bell rings To call to pupils to come from class, And join their friends in the cafeteria, To eat their lunch in gay surroundings. The busses leave. The walls sigh in relief From the pupils' constant talk and chatter. Everything's quiet once again at our school. Asher Borton '42 Don't you see, Jeff? That's just why we need to promote these tenement plans, argued big Tom Matson, engineer. It's the kids like these We've just seen that should be our leading citizens in the future. How can we put law and order into their heads when they're right in the midst of filth, lawbreaking and poverty? I know, Tom, but good gracious man! Where are you going to obtain the cash that you need? A Jeff, we can arrange that if you can get the 0.K. for the deal. Something's got to be done, in a hurry. uAll right, Tom. I'll drive those executives crazy before I'll stop heckling them. If they've any hearts at all, they'll break down. But, first, yJu'll have to tell me where and how you're going to secure the cash. That will be one of my main arguments. These two men had just been through a section of slums. Jeff had never realized how gruesome conditions were. They had talked to one poor woman who had been sitting in the doorway of her dilapidated house, with her three sickly children gathered about her. Why, no , ' she sobbed, my man hasn't worked for about two years now. The kids ain't got but a few clothes, and we eat just what we get hold of.' Everywhere little children were scattering about, dirty, sickly, and stupid from lack of nourishment. Men loitered in groups on the street. No one worked, as hope had been lost. No one washed because he did not believe it worthwhile. And no one sat down to a hearty meal be- cause fbod was scarce, and so was furniture. There was no medicine with which to care for the ill--those ill mentally, and those ill physically. Healthful enter- tainment was lacking. Many spent their time stealing money or food where it could be found. Moral condi- tions were disgraceful, and there were so many living this way that it seemed almost unbelievable. You see, Jeff. continued Tom, America's demo- cracy is highly endangered now. To preserve it, We've got to have intelligent citizens who are willing to cooperate. We've got to educate our kids, show them the right way to live, and then find means to provide that way of life. They're going to be the backbone of our nation in a few years, and what man, no matter how strong, can defend himself if he has a broken spine? We'll just have to do our best to straighten up this mess!n Betty Fraser '41 HOW D0 YOU EXHIBIT PATRIOTISM Patriotism has swept our nation completely off its feet. During the last year, and. especially the last two or three months,the air over the United States has buzzed with all sorts of ways of showing this sudden clamor for faithfulness to our country and its flag. In dime stores all over the nation, cheap jewelry counters are overrun with necklaces, bracelets, pins and hairdos, portraying either the wing-spread eagle or our American flag in all its glory. Practically three cars out of ten have flag stickers or God Bless America banners in their windows. Women's clothing stores in every city across the country are selling blue with gold-braided eagles sewed on the sleeves. In New York, the Woolworth stores are now selling to many of these emotion-filled women transfer pictures of the flag to put on their fingernails. NBe sure the Stars are on the tip, warn the salesgirls. That's the way the President wants them. ' Women are dizzy trying to keep in touch with all of these new-fangled fads.Are these your ways of show- ing how patriotic you feel? Dorothy Day '41 I g . . ' y 3'- ,fgf2 I ' I it 'ar -' . f?T ':grf'i:i.i1i1Z1f:gi Lg, . 'if gfay-faw.sEEEf?wfr ' v f mh 5 r. .,x,., V y V I r W- . gy.