Gladewater High School - Bears Tale Yearbook (Gladewater, TX)

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Capt. F. C. McConnell Superintendent

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A. B. CAPERS A. F. CAMPBILI. HAZEL POND!-R Tu Ansar-Collector Supevhut of Supplin BOOKKMDCI' F. C. llc00NNBLL Superlnxmdmt 'gazcfswabsz amaze Cienega 'vfrllnhu for Effective Clliadilp' gfaduualu., gum May 12, 1942 To the Students of'G1adswater High School: The splendid way you have rallied to the adjustments made in the changing personnel of the High School, that affects you so vitally, is evidence that the high morale you main- tain will carry you through this period of chaotic change. It is a privilege, for which I am humbly grateful, to be able to work for your interests these last few weeks of school. For those of you that return to these revered halls of learning next year, may you realize that within your heart and minds the torch of light burns for America of tomorrow. Be true to it by your industry and loyalty. To those of you who leave, my pfayers go with you for Di- vine guidance and protection in a world aflame. To all of you for your expressed confidence, I am, Appreciatively yours, mid in Mrs. F. C. McConnell Acting Superintendent U Quuwvjfglt WJH QPF, up Qt:-f5',,cc0'A'x nw. 0 W ox, Q oi xx sono a ' 5 90 955599 Muaeniameti v qs 563-9A5e 5x'e GV fi 'i