Emporia High School - Re Echo Yearbook (Emporia, KS)

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Y g Our Superintendent The school year 1943-1944 draws to a close in a time of apprehension and uncertainty created by the war. Somehow I am not concerned about the war alone but also about the period after the war. I am wondering whether or not the pupils of Emporia High School and those of all other high schools over America have been prepared adequately to meet the problems which will con- front them. It has been proved time and time again since December 7, 1941, that high school pupils can meet the challenges of a war-even a total war waged by strong and ruthless enemies. The real test will come when you must meet the need for making a better America and a better world in the postwar period. The situation will be different then. Your problems will not be so well defined Your course of action will not be so well mapped. Your enemies will not be so well known and perhaps not so easily at- tacked. In this period, you will have not only to choose your leaders but to help formulate pro- grams and evaluate results. This will be the real testing time. But why should I be concerned about this? The best criteria by which to judge what any individual or any group will do is that of past behavior. Up to now you have met, attacked and overcome difficulties. Your record is clear, SYNOPSIS fClJ7lff7Illl'tf from Pagz' ij a large crowd of students marching up Commercial cheer- ing and singing school songs. The friendship and sentimental value of gifts was em- phasized in a short play, Those Christmas Giftsf' given in the G. R. assembly, December 15. A violin prelude opened the program, and devotions were given. The G. R. code was repeated by all present, and a Christmas duet was played on the piano. The G. Rfs did the annual Christmas caroling, visiting St. Mary's Hospital, homes of local ministers, the Y. W. C. A., and the home of Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Wliite. December 10, Emporia High was visited by two Navy QCUIIIIIIIIITI on Page 73 your future bright. Sincerely, W. M. RICHARDS .Ni Miss Hl1I.I'.N I:1'I.'I'ON, secretary to Superintendent Richards, has her Bachelor of Science degree in commerce from the Kansas State Teachers College. Miss Felton likes to read and enjoys writing letters to friends. 161

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Pl'OdUC2l'S OITICIQRS OF Tllii BOARD OF EDUCATION 1H'u.wiifi'r1t, ly B. Ill .ling X'nw'-l'i'i'.iiil1'11l, li. If. Pi Nxlxoioxg Snfu'r'5rzli'11tli'rff, XV, Nl. Rltiixiuusg Sri'n't'!i1r',1, Miss l'i'IIHI Suiiarl Vg 'I'rrtu1n'i'r, R. H. -IAQLJITII Behind the scenes of all successful productions there is always a group of expert producers. Our producers, the members of the Board of Fduca- tion, have been doing an excellent job, although their work often is not recognized. During the past year the Board has suffered several unexpected handicaps and the extra meet- ings called have demanded more of the members' time. Mr. Marcellus, new to the Board this year, was called to the navy soon after his elec- tion, but his position has not been filled as it is Miss ETHIL Siim1.i.Y is the clerk for the Board of Education. She has her Bachelor of Science degree from the Kansas State Teachers College and her Masters degree from the University of Kansas. Miss Shirley likes' to travel and read and enjoys archery. still hoped that the war will be over in time for him to return and finish his unexpired term. Through many difficulties the Board has carried on its vvorls faithfully to make our school better and to help us prepare for our parts in the final production of life. Letls give a hand to the men and Women behind the scenes! SYNOPSIS flfrnzftirznuiz' from lhzgi' -H junior and senior high, and the senior high orchestra all took part. Choral reading was built around five tableaux to tell the Christmas story. In spite of sore throats and sniffles Barbara Bond, Patricia Blake, Gene Bratton, Mike McGuire and Martha Stehlik sang solo parts. Before the Newton game, October I. one of the most successful pep rallies started at the Cixic Auditorium. with liCU7Ifj71H4'1l on Ilugi' on l.5l

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Our Principal SO LONG, SENIORS OF 1944 You are completing your High School work at a time when the entire world is in a state of expectancy. When will the war end? What part will this class have in the winning of the war? How can this graduating class contribute to the winning of the peace? Already, some of the members of this class are in the service. This yearls Seniors have been outstanding in the War Efforts undertaken and successfully carried out by our High School. May you continue to carry on after you leave us. Whatever you do, wherever you are, we know you will bring credit to your High School. Good luck to every one of you. RICE E. BROWN Being secretary to Mr. Brown keeps MRS. XYVILLIANI C, hlCNUT'1' quite busy during her hours at the school. Mrs, McNutt is interested in interior decorating and likes to try new ideas on her home. Q-an 'Mw mist., lf! ...dw lf7 SYNOPSIS CClllIffIIlll'tl from Page 6D men, who interviewed and gave V-S tests to the senior boys who were interested. Lots of the high sehool's girls were seen behind dime- store counters during the holiday rush-earning a little spending money and enjoying playing Santals helpers at the same time. Station IQHSLOP! The Sophies entertained upper- classmen with their own assembly, a Uradioi' program, broadcasting from the Brunswick lfxclusive Tea Room. A skit, blues numbers, instrument and vocal solos and a Super Sudsu ad make the entertainment a total success. Not a Leap Year party, but the first party of the year brought a big crowd to the all-school party january 21. Almost 200 jivin' jitterbugs collected to dance and drink pop and dance some more. Hey, l've grown an inch, exclaimed many an aston- ished senior as he was measured for cap and gown. This must mean the big moment isn't far off- Heart Sister XVeek-candy and valentines and notes through the mail meant it was the Girl Reserves' favorite season. More than one scheming lad made use of the mail box to send an epistle to his secret love. During the week of February 20-25, Virginia Jensen and ,lay South were chosen editor and business manager, respectively, of the Re-licho. Other staff members were named by the sponsors, and the organi7ation of the book began immediately. Lt. ,lohn R. Rackley, in charge of pre-induction service for the 7th IXIIUY Command, spoke to the iunior and senior boys about the army and showed two restricted army films. Lieutenant Rackley explained the categories of pre- CC011fi1111url 011 lhxgr 235 1