Gratz High School - Gratzonian Yearbook (Philadelphia, PA)

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wbfh 111401, ' , and gm! 01111 Hddlhfdllfd mm fwn nf the bmi. To the Class of lune l945: As l write this message to you, the Armed Forces of our country are achieving great victories on all the battle fronts, This is due to the tremendous amount of preparation of our people on the home front, together with the courage and fortitude shown by our men of the battle front. You, as students of Gratz High School have prepared yourselves during the last three critical years for your part in the things to come, We hope that Peace On Earth will come soon and that your services in actual combat will not be needed. Be that as it may, you have been well prepared for Peace and War. Your studies have been geared to a wartime program but the principles of Peace, Iustice and Right have been a part of your curriculum too. You are to be congratulated on achieving your high school diploma. As you leave Gratz High School may you continue to practice in adult life the principles of tolera- tion, respect for the rights of others, and true democratic living that you have lived here. WALTER E, HOWARTH Special Assistant to the Principal. To the Class of 34-715: ln my note of greeting to your class when you entered the Simon Gratz High School in September, l942, l expressed the hope that you would Hsoon become fullefledged school citizens in your preparation for that broadet citizenship as men and women in a free land. For three years you have realized the first part of my hope by living, Working, and playing together as active citizens in our school democracy. Today, we are coming to think in terms of world citizenship. As you leave us to as- sume your responsibilities as young men and women it is my earnest wish that each of you will play a gallant part in shaping the better World that must emerge from the pres-- ent conflict. May rich success crown all your efforts. IANE MCCLEARY Special Assistant to the Principal.

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TO THE CLASS OF IUNE 1945: I congratulate you upon the attainment ot high school graduation in these very trying and tragic years. Your class is the second class in the Gratz High School to have known only the high tensions and emotional disturbances of war as the normal background ot your e.ntire three-year high school career. You have experienced disruptions not only in school but in the changes that war brings in the regular course of family lite. Relatives have been called to service with the armed forces, parents have served in War plants on day and night shifts, and many new responsibilities and War services have de- manded your attention. You have, nevertheless, persevered and reached your goal. lt is true that your daily schedules have been heavier because of the addition of war electives and requirements. These courses, however, will help you to adjust yourselves more easily and quickly to the immediate needs ot the future. Your class has achieved a very fine record. I am confident that tho qualities which have brought you success in school work will bring you also happiness and success in all the years to follow. Sincerely yours, Z QJNJ L.Af-Lnfvuqg Principal.

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GUIDANCE: Miss Helen Faust. Miss Martha Derr. Dr. Margaret Abel. Mr. Howard Strouse, Mrs. Claire Redmond. Through the earnest and sincere efforts of the Guidance and Roster Offices, we suc- ceeded in being rostered into desired sub- jects, thus gaining the knowledge necessary for success. As we slowly climbed the steps of our high school career, the patient under- standing that the Guidance and Roster Offices displayed has made them indis- pensable to Gratz High School. Through their untiring efforts, we have been able to secure part-time employment, ' andfimicn and our rosters were arranged to suit our positions. They have shown interest in our class by summoning each pupil for a per- sonal interview, thus helping the undecided choose a vocation. We, the class of 344715 wish to express our gratitude to the Guidance and Roster Offices. Because they have striven to over- come our difficulties, they have made our years here in Gratz memorable ones. ROSTER: Mr. Iohn Wieder. Miss Elsie Rieman, Miss Mary Elfrey, Miss Bessie Bemstein, Miss Mabel Meng.