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

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Tom Rood, Juniorg Mick Magers, Seniorg Gloria Gilmore, Freshmang Arlene Coats, Sophomore Page Fifteen

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X SERVICE MEN Every once in awhile you miss the face of a person you know and you ask, Where is Johnny Jones? or Where is Sally Smith? And the answer is, Serving in the armed forces of their country. Stop and think. Does this mean something to you to have a friend fighting for you or do you take it as just one of those things of life? No one really and truly wants to fight, but when called upon to serve his country, he willingly answers the call. He faces dangers many of us refuse to think about. Why this willingness to sacrifice? Here is the answer. These friends of ours believe in The AmericanWay of Life and the ideals it stands for. They believe in it so whole-heartedly that they will die for it if necessary. Our fighting men are carrying out this doctrine on every battlefield in all parts of the world. They do not stop to ask questions such as these: From whom were you descended? What are your politics? Your religion? Your general beliefs? Instead of de- bating on these questions, they stand united in one cause-to make a better world for future generations. Willkie High School graduates are joined in this struggle for a free world. In nearly every corner of the globe touched by the cursed con- flict, our former students are sharing their everything for us. Many of the boys with whom we joked, studied, and played only yesterday have today made the supreme sacrifice. Continually this roll of honor grows. Daily more stars are added to Elwood windows. In this spirit the Class of '45 has given its full share of boys to the cause of liberty and freedom everywhere. There will be many vacant chairs at Commencement this year. Anything we could say becomes mere idle words as we attempt to honor our boys of this year and former years. The American language does not contain suitable words for such tribute. Recognizing our short comings, therefore, we sincerely and reverently devote this page to our service men and women wherever they may be. May your efforts be not in vain. May your hopes and ambitions be realized in bringing about a truly ideal One World. Page Fourteen

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Mary Francis Robertson, Vice President, William Gilbert, Treasurer, Margery Coats, Secretary. Missing from the picture is Shirley King, President. Four years--that seemed like a long time, practically an eternity, when it lay before us, but now it is like a dream. From the first, we never experienced a dull moment. During our freshmen year we had our usual round of parties and in addition to our social life, representatives of our class helped in the writing of the Student Council Constitution. As sophomores, we organized under the leadership of Jack Squier. We became business people that year by taking over the concessions at basketball games. Our junior year was a very successful one with Mike Justus as our President. ln early spring we presented the play, Laff That Off. Later, we gave the first Junior-Senior Prom., The Apple Blossom Ball. We worked very hard decorating the new gym, but the beautiful result and evening's enjoyment were well worth the effort. We also enjoyed a skating party and believe it or not, there were no broken bonesl Now, it doesn't seem possible that we are seniors. It is our turn now to confuse underclassmen and initiate freshmen. Yes, we have had many good times. Remember how silly we all looked and acted at the Sadie Hawkins' Party? More of us will probably remember the impressive Rhapsody In Blue , and who will ever forget the play? Here Comes Charlie was one of the best received plays ever presented. Much of the credit for the success of this year goes to Shirley King, President. However, we can not enjoy the fruits of success without the hard work and co-operation of the mem- bers of the class. We have had just this and the members of our class have also worked with equa' zest in other activities of high school. With Senior week and graduation just around the corner, we can look back and be sorry that we are parting. Many of us will go the to armed forces, others will go to college: but wherever we are, we will always remember our days at high school and with the hope that we have left it a better school for our having been there. Page Sixteen