Germantown High School - Record Yearbook (Philadelphia, PA)

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LOUISE H. KAHLER Record Book Adviser HE Class of June, 1942 is grateful to Miss Kahler for the many tasks which she has performed in compiling our RECORD BooK. To incorporate all of the varied experiences which we have had during our high school days is a difficult undertaking, but that is what she has endeavored to do. The staff tried to aid her in every possible way, but it was she who carried the burden of responsibility. Regardless of the many problems confronting her, Miss Kahler was always ready with a smile. This trait made us even more appreciative of the work she was doing, as it proved that she was never too busy to be her good-natured self. Long after we have reached the parting of the ways, we will have pleasant remembrances of our associations with her both as a teacher and as a friend. 17

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'55, EDITH BURNAP THOMPSON Art Adviser ISS THOMPSON, with her singular ability to make the best of any difficult situation, has successfully guided the Art Staff of the RECORD BooK through the trying condi- tions which resulted from the emergency shortage of materials. The encouragement which she has offered to the staff will be long remembered and Will continue to instill confidence in those who have been fortunate enough to have worked with her. Her suggestions were so subtly offered that the staff completed their work feeling that they had had the individual opportunity to create something worthwhile under an inspiring leader. Best of all, she has shown them that a jolly disposition combined with infinite tact and conscientious devotion to the task at hand can make the hardest problem a genuine pleasure to solve. 16

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. Yi! The ole of Our Schools in Gontemporary W orld Events E, OF the Germantown area, have a magnificent heritage which many of us do not fully appreciate. Here, where we walk in our everyday pursuits of life, such famous families as the Morrises, Chews, and Wisters went about their daily occupations. Gallant men once fought and died on these very grounds to win the same rights and privileges which their descendants were to be called to defend so often during the ensuing years. Once more, in 1942, we find that the ideals which we hold sacred are imperiled. Gradually, but steadily the war came closer to our shores, until, on that fateful day of December 7, 1941, the attack on Pearl Harbor plunged America immediately into active participation in the war. The war has necessitated drastic changes at Germantown. Our CLASS Raeoan B0oK underwent severe curtailment due to the shortage of copper for the reproduc- tion of photographs. Red Cross classes have been organized in the school. A group of air-raid wardens meets weekly to decide upon the best procedure in event of an air raid. Menibers of both the student body and faculty have gone into the service. Others have taken jobs in the tremendous arsenal of democracy, producing the sinews of war. We have organized a campaign for the conservation of waste paper and metals. Our shops are constantly in use training workers to take their places in factories producing vital war materials. At present we have sold 818,874.56 worth of Defense Stamps and Bonds at our booth in the front hall. During World War I, Germantown High School led the schools of the country with 352,300,000 in Liberty Loan subscriptions. These facts bear testimony: Germantown is once more doing her share for the preservation of our American way of life. May we, the Class of June, 1942 realize the significance of this heritage and the obligation which it involves. May we per- petuate the honor and prestige which our predecessors have so firmly established. 18