Grand Ledge High School - Ledge Yearbook (Grand Ledge, MI)

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Valedictory At last it has come! Commencement for the seniors of 1944. Commence- ment, Which marks the end of twelve years of grade and high school and the beginning of a new and greater phase of life than we have known before. For some, high school is the end of formal education, while for others, col- lege lies ahead. Several of our classmates have already joined the services of Uncle Sam and many more will soon be leaving. We are the third class to graduate during the present war. Whatever course we follow. we shall carry with us the trade mark of our school. Whether we make a success in life or not depends not only upon our abilities but also upon how well we accept and use our opportunities. The joys of graduation also carry a note of sadness-the sadness of parting and farewell. Friendships we have formed in school, classroom incidents and social activities will be memories after we leave these halls of learning. The past four years have been happy ones and it is with regret that we say goodbye. No one is certain of what the future holds. in store for us. but Whatever may be our destiny, it is our duty to be honest and trustworthy American citizens. As we have passed this milestone in life's journey and cross the threshold, let us face the future with confidence, faith and hope: let us step forward to attain new and better goals, that the faith and trust of our teachers, parents and friends may be fulfilled in us. Now we have come to the parting, We each have our own way to go, We'll each have our own trials and troubles, And We'll each have our own grit to show. We'll live and We'll learn and We'll prosper, We'll let nothing cause us to fall, We'll smile on the world about us For it's a jolly old world, after all. FAREWELL! Betty Jean Jones. Salutatory Time-honored custom asks that a graduating class salute the world in which it is about to take a more active part, with confidence, courage, and good cheer. In 1944 these attitudes have a very real emotion behind them, and the words a special meaning. We have learned the hard way how to be confident. coura- geous, and cheerful. We have come through the darkest years of the war and can see the light of victory ahead. Already our thoughts are leaping past it to the time of reconstruction and rebuilding that must follow. These problems of rebuilding a war-torn world will challenge the best in us-the best of education, energy, and faith. The training and guidance given us by the members of the faculty and Mr. Sawdon will aid us in meeting this challenge. We are deeply indebted to them. We look toward the future with hope and faith. We look eagerly, but also with some sadness at the thought of all we leave behind. It is difficult even to think of saying good-bye to friends. teachers,-the school. But the world moves on, and we move with it. Nothing stands still. We have no idea what the future will bring, but whatever comes, we are ready. It is with this spirit that the class of '44 salutes the new World. Barbara Alleman. The 1944 Ledge 29