Girls High School - Halcyon Yearbook (Atlanta, GA)

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alkerine CZf arker

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. rJ eJLicaiio We who have known her, who have felt the warm glow of her friendliness and understanding, who have been en- couraged by her courageous spirit, and who have sensed her deep love for our school — dedicate our nineteen hun- dred and forty-four Halcyon to Miss Catherine Parker, with the sincere hope that we can some day make a reality of the brighter, new horizon that she has envisioned for us.

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To Guide Us And so another year at Girls High has passed; a year greater in oppor- tunities, responsibilities, and accomplishments; a year marred by world conflict but marked by the determination of today ' s youth to establish a firm foundation for better living. We, Sue and I, realize that Girls High is the jumping-oflf place into a new life of unfamiliar surroundings. In the future we shall strive for bright new horizons and a particular goal. But we will be prepared — yes, we will be prepared because of the thorough training our high school teachers have given us. Our faculty, each of whom is highly trained and experienced, con- stitutes the group of guides whose ideals in the teaching profession can- not be surpassed. Led by their sure tutelage, we have delved into facts necessary for our development and growth in thinking and living. In their respective fields, our teachers have directed and enriched our knowledge and skill, thereby fitting us for the practical world. They have planned our course in interesting and varied ways. Not only have we received instruction that will prepare us for worldly achievement, but we have found friendship that will last long after diplomas are buried in the bottom of trunks. Remember that first day we came to Girls High, Sue? We went to our classes and timidly watched the strange teacher at the front of the room. As we crossed the days off the calendar, we found that she was interested in each one of us and was ever ready to understand our needs and give us helpful advice. Her new ideas were workable, and we felt confident that her advice and decisions were beneficial to us. She has been our sympathetic friend and companion, trying to show us the best paths to beauty and happiness, not only in our subjects, but also in singing, acting, playing, and rendering serv ice to our country. With infinite patience and perseverance she has molded worthy charac- ters — strong and every-appreciative of life ' s beauty. When we leave Girls High and set out on the path towards the bright new horizon, we shall carry with us the teachings and advice the Girls High faculty has given us, and we will strive to impart to life, depth and richness. Many well-deserved tributes have been paid to the Girls High faculty and we, the class that is about to graduate, wish to add our appreciation and admiration for the care and patience with which they have instilled in us the highest ideals.