Ensley High School - Jacket Yearbook (Birmingham, AL)

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, i It is an urgent call-a duty and privilege which must not be allowed to go unheeded. It is a part of this paramount task we are facing-the task of winning the war. Let us say with President Wilson: To such a task we will dedicate our lives and our fortunes, everything that we are and everything that we have, with the pride of those who know that the day has come when America is priv- ileged to spend her blood and her might for the principles which gave her birth and happiness, and the peace which she has treasuredf, A Challenge ' There is a great challenge brought out by the war which the upper-classmen of high school are called upon to meet. In the past year most of the young men, men a little older than we, have answered the call of humanity, and thousands of boys have been left without leaders. Do you realize the seriousness of this condition? England did not. During those first two years of war, when England was straining every nerve in an effort to bring the entire resources of the country into play against the enemy, her boys were forgotten. The results that followed were tragic. juvenile crime increased forty-eight per cent. Will we be forced to face a condition like this in America? A great responsibility rests with the boys in the higher semesters of high schools to keep such a condition from developing among the boys of America. Though often hidden, there is a great deal of admiration and respect for the older boys on the part of the younger boys. Leaders in high school, especially those who are prominent in athletics, are taking a part in shaping the character and ideals of those younger boys with whom they come in contact. It is a great oppor- tunity to lead the boys to a clean, wholesome, invigorating life. 14

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l ip!!! Sw . ig se f . x xxx: V I ,. , pi ll X X f lg Ci'-ace Mama 7 'I Ej- IAOBFZJQ Vacation Every loyal American today is seeking to End his or her place in the line to uphold the principles and ideals of the American Government. All must take a part in bringing to the world lasting peace, freedom and safety. To boys and girls of high school age a great opportunity has been given to play a vital part in this great struggle for the rights of mankind. lt is entirely fitting that this should have a part-a very important part'-in the school life of today. In our own school we have kept foremost in our minds and hearts the needs of our country, and have responded gladly and heartily to every call. A greater opportunity for service. however, will soon be given us. Yacation time is almost at hand. Thousands of men from every field of labor have been called into service, and thousands more will he called in the near future. There will necessarily be a serious shortage of labor. In many sections of our country this shortage is already being felt. XVe must not idle away this summer. XYC can do much toward filling the places left vacant by the men who have gone. Many forms of work are open to boys, work in offices, in chemical labora- tories, and in stores and shops of various kinds. For girl workers the field is by no means limitedt The Government offers many positions, and office work is open to them. One of the most healthful and pleasant forms of work which we can all do is gardening and farming. XYe must win this war for which our men are fighting and dying, and it is essential that we produce an abundance of food and raw material of every kind. 13

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