Farmington High School - Lincolneer Yearbook (Farmington, WV)

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WE DEDICATE .....,.- TO ONE AT HOME To you, Miss Whitlatch, We dedicate this yearbook in our appreciation of your guidance on our long journey through school. We thank you from the bottom of our hearts. MARY MATILDA WHITLATCH This year, we the Seniors of '44, dedicate to one who has always worked unceasingly for the benefit, not only of the school, but also the students. Miss Whitlatch has taught at Farmington High School for several years and during that time, has never ceased to keep dramatic activities circulating. She has constantly Worked for the sole advancement of her Alma Mater and has never failed to give guidance or help Whenever needed. Her personality, love, friendship and patience with us, her class, will always be remembered wherever We may be called to serve. Page four

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PROLOGUE WE HAVE LIBERTY-SHALL WE KEEP IT ? MAY THIS MOTTO BE AN INSPIRATION TO THE OWNER OF THIS BOOK. WE PRESENT THIS LINCOLNEER WITH THE HOPE THAT OUR IDEAS EXPRESSED WITHIN MAY TRULY HELP TO KEEP OUR LIBERTY. CONTENTS DEDICATION ADMINISTRATION CLASSES ACTIVITIES ATHLETICS ADVERTISEMEISITIS AUTCICRAPHS SPONSORS

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TO THGSE WHO HAVE GIVEN ll iv? mage CAPTAIN GRAFTON SAMUEL STIDGER - fKilled in Actionj Sam, a graduate of .Farmington High School in the class of 1937, enlisted in the Marine Air Corps in 1941 and was later sent to the South Pacific Theatre of War where he served as a Marine Fighter Pilot. It was here that he gave his life on Janu- ary 14, 19.44. He was awarded the Purple Heart for injuries and later, the Air Medal, posthumously, for exceptionally meritorious achievement. Dear Sain: Greater love hath no man than this, that he lay down his life for his friends. To lay down one's life for friends, for humanity, for country, for a principle of truth- that is a glorious thing. You, Sam, whose memory we honor, freely gave ,your life as a sacrifice on the altar of love. It seems a cruel sacrifice, and our hearts are wrung with anguish at the need- less waste of this fine lifeg but, time will dim the sorrow and leave only the memory of your bravery, your idealism, and your willing sacrifice that the cause of right might prevail. Truly, no man hath greater love than this. We revere your noble acts, we cherish your memory, and pray that your sacrifice, and that of our other brave and courageous men will not have been made in vain. Sincerely, Willa1'd Malcolm. NOTE: Mr. Malcolm, author of this tribute, is a former teacher and a graduate of Farmington High School, class of 1924. J 4 T E l l if , Page fwe