German Township High School - Laureola Yearbook (McClellandtown, PA)

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,ree LAUREOLA'S COVER OUR HIGH SCHOOL GOES TO WAR In one of our early staff meetings, after we had decided to have a picture on the cover of our i944 year-book, the ques- tion came up-just what kind ot picture would be best for our cover, Some thought we should select one which would be det- initely l944, such as a picture of one ot our former graduates telling us ot some of his experiences after returning from over seas. Others thought a picture ot our High School would be best. Then came the idea to combine the two, and this seemed to please every member of the Staff. Then came the question of who the soldier should be, as there was hardly a day that passed without some service man or woman visiting us. Some thought he should be a sailor, others said the Marine uniform was tar prettier. We were getting nowhere when it was suggested that we use a picture of the very next service man or woman graduate returning from over seas duty who visited us and consented to talk to us about some of his experiences, The sugges- tion was accepted and that man was Tech. Sgt. Tony Galla, class of l94l. rj

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i l i 7!w.L' FGREWORD- This has been one of the most difficult years in which to maintain normal scholastic achievements. Wars always bring unrest, sorrow and a feeling of insecurity. ln the face of these difficulties the faculty and stu- dents have put forth their best efforts to uphold the standards and tradi- tions of German Township High School, one of which is this Laureola. We have tried to picture life at German Township High School during this war year where we are endeavoring to prepare our students for war' or peace, hoping however that for most of them it will be the latter. A special tribute is due to the teachers and students who have gone out from this school to take their places on the battle-fronts of the world. When we think of their sacrifices, our own contribution to the war effort fades into insignificance. J, A. GAULT OUR SCI-IOGL -3-

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Q f P ,ggilmil fa Y if l ,lst 11 ,L 133555 .,. ,.-,..- --'--f ..,.-,,, ....,- ..,.- .....- .--- '---- - - 'L-.-r'. ..-- f- ..,.,-.1-,,..... ,.... .-, ,..,,, .- ..l-, ,, ,...,,-,,.....- 1.1- L, -.-r... -: --'- -, :.-:--,-.:.4- - L+-A' -... ..--... ... ....,..r- - 7 We, the students of German Township High School, endeavor to show through the publication of this, the twenty-fourth edition of the Laureola, how we are pre- paring during these war years to serve our country in war or peace. This settled the question of our cover picture without a dissenting voice. lt seemed to be just what the staff wanted. They are definitely war-minded. The suggestion that we picture the plaques of our communities opposite our dedication page was immediately agreed upon. These plaques list many of our boys and girls in service and some who have died in battle. We are indeed proud of them. Q4 The metamorphosis that war has caused is even more sig- nificant than is known to the average citizen who reads that there is a serious teacher shortage, that women are teaching wli, shop subjects and even coaching football teams, l-lere at German we were able to cope with the situation by shifting teacher per- sonnel to some extent. l-lowever, many of our students have l l A left school to go to work in war defense factories. Many of our f older boys are working in part-time and full-time jobs while mb still attending school, earning more than their teachers, A and, incidentally, coming to school and boasting about it. The fact that American students buy enough War Stamps in one .-ga' xg year to give Uncle Sam twenty-five destroyers, or 300 Flying Fortresses, or more than a million Garand rifles cannot be over- looked. CContinued on Page 373 -5-