Elwood Community High School - Crescent Yearbook (Elwood, IN)

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Page Eight The American Way of Life The American Way of Life. These five words mean something different to each and every one of us. To most of us the meaning takes the form of a tangible reality such as the coke at the Sweet Shoppe, a ride in the country, or trip to visit friends. No matter what it means to you, there is one basic word in this philosophy of life that includes all- FREEDOM. Freedom is not an abstract quality, but an intimate part of our life. lt is the church we attend, the books we read, the vote we cast. lt is ours to hold and to defend. It was the word freedom that set the course of the seventeenth-century sail boats towards the West. This freedom was handed down to us through the tears, laughter, and speeches of our forefathers. Patrick Henry was aware of the full force of the meaning of liberty and many others followed him in his cry for liberty. This element is ever present in our songs, nature, and even our breath of life. Let us remember that this freedom is created in sunlit streets of America, in children's play, in the sound of church bells, and in the right to stand up and speak the truth as we see it. Someday we hope that people all over the world will know the meaning and strength of freedom. Americans, take up the torch of Freedom today, light this darkened world, and make it a better world for tomorrow.

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Second row: Wendell Willkie is second from the --Vuurlscy ofEdg1r1r li. Hull right, Edgar Ball is second from the left PRESI DENT'S TRIBUTE The nation will long remember Wendell Willkie a. a forthright American. Earnest, honest, wholesouled, he also had tremendous courage. This courage-which was his dominating trait-'prompted him more than once to stand alone and to challenge the wisdom of counsels taken by powerful interests within his own party. In this hour of grave crisis the country loses a great citizen through his untimely passing. LEditor's Note: This tribute is published with the permission of the late President, Franklin D. Roosevelt, and was sent to The Crescent directly from the White House, Washington, D. C.l .s..g..-. He grew to manhood from an humble birth, Through boyhood days he walked the common way, Building a life of sterling worth As on he toiled through each weary day. Building, ever building, Reaching for that star Of high ideals for all mankind He had visioned from afar. A statesman, great among the great, Noble of soul and mindg Striving to bring unity, Freedom, and peace to all mankind. Great though he was, he loved to walk The path with the common man -f To talk with him, be friends, with him According to God's plan. God rest you, Wendell Willkiel You've fought a noble fight, Holding high the banners Of a cause you knew was right. You were sent a while to help us To face reality, A noble soul from ageless realms Of immortality. Orville Bowers Page Seven

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Mr. Zeiger Miss House Miss Helmbock Page Nine