Hastings High School - Saxon Yearbook (Hastings, MI)

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BOARD OF EDUCATION David A. YanBuskirk, superintendent of schools: Hubert I). Cook, trustee: Charles L. Faul, trustee: Harold J. Foster, secretary. Dr. George L. Lockwood, president'. Dr. DeForest D. Walton, treasurer. Insert: Carl W. Westpinter, former secretary, deceased. ADMINISTRATION I .ois F. Anderson, clerk', Marie A. Rowe, dean of girls: Fred S. Jones, assistant principal; Edwin L. Taylor, principal: David A. YanBuskirk, superintendent of schools: Dorothy M. Shantz, secretary to superintendent. ] M i V

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“UNITY FOR VICTORY” At last the crucial time has come when our ultimate strength is tested, and the hopes of the world rest upon one decision—“Unity for Victory.” We look for victory with tremendous tasks ahead. In order to meet these tasks, we must achieve unity; but unity to be lasting must be based, not on our present failures, but on the program of victory. Unity is the most precious possession a nation can have, that is. if it is going to be lasting. We must strive to keep it that way for the duration of the war. Unity demands leadership. Our armed forces are governed by the very finest of individuals, and they are made up of the very finest of men also. If unity of cooperation exists among our armed forces, a decisive victory should be made possible. In this grave hour, it is necessary that we make sacrifices that are bound to affect all phases of our lives. If we consider ourselves loyal Americans, we should be proud to make these sacri- fices, remembering once again the true significance of America’s heritage. Our forefathers fought gallantly to preserve for us a nation that we would consider a privilege to live in. They fought to set our country free, and we must fight to keep it so. Since December 7. 1941, it has been made clear to the people of this nation what war really means. As each day passes, the sacrifices it will demand become more and more apparent. No one can say that the American people have not responded nobly to the call. People from all walks of life are for an all out effort to win the war. Unity must be present in our factories, mills, and on our farms. We all know that by keep- ing our production up to par we can march onward to victory. Our allies can then defeat Ililter. Mussolini, and the Japs, because we will have the men, planes, tanks, ships, and ammunition in greater and better quantities than the powers arrayed against us. Our men must out-think and out-fight the enemy. We must demonstrate that the United States of America presents an unbreakable, unshakable front, one that can carry the fight to the enemy’s shores and never yield to the evil forces opposing us. The morale of our people is higher now than ever before, and it is our duty to keep it that way. A high morale among a unified people will play an important part toward our reaching a victorious goal. As a nation we do face a tremendous task if our way of life is to be preserved in the world and if the ruthless plans of the dictators are to be frustrated. In unity there is strength. At the present time, it is necessary that our allies are backed by strength. Such strength cannot be developed as a totalitarian strength. Only deeds will reassure a nation as it mobilizes in war effort, that its unguarded domestic institutions w ill not be threatened. That kind of reassurance will cause the nation to surge forward, unitedly, to a victory which will secure for us and our posterity the blessings of liberty! Maure tie llaavind.

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BOARD OF EDUCATION We have on our school board some of the most efficient members of this community. They are elected by the taxpayers and take an active interest in the educational functions of the Hastings Public Schools. Our school board meets the second Monday of every month and has as its officers: Dr. George Lockwood, president: Mr. Harold Foster, secretary; Dr. DeForest Walton, treasurer; Mr. Hubert Cook and Mr. Charles Paul, trustees. They are responsible for the new equipment in the cafeteria and the new athletic field upon which work is being done each year. The board also sponsored national defense schools, one of which was held in the shop at night under the instruction of Mr. Conklin. The other is held in Frank Sanders’ machine shop under the instruction of Mr. Sanders and Mr. George Stowell. This shop has been running twenty-four hours a day. This board, which we are proud to have as our school board, has done everything within its power to make this school system one of the best. V — A is for Arthur Lower, you know, Do-re-mi-fa-so-la-ti-do! B is for Bachelder, little and swreet. To have such a teacher is really a treat. C is for Campbell, the teacher of art, She isn't well-known but plays a big part. D is for Damson, who teaches the past. If he taught the present, he'd have to be fast. E is for Emily J. McEhvain Whose poise, we know, she'll always retain. F is for Ford, Fred’s favorite flivver. One ride in the thing, and you'd think he’d givver—away. G is for Garner, need I tell more? He once served as “Captain of the Pinafore.” I is for interesting, that's Mr. Reinhardt! If you get A’s in his class, you have ' smart. J is Joe Brozak of the boys' gym. For his tall stories we'll remember him. K is for “Teddy, whoops, I mean Knopf! He helps all the Ag boys to grow- a good crop. L is for Leiter, shorthand's her racket. As for speed in typing, you can bet she dont’ lack it. M is for music, also Miss Moore, Who teaches girls glee club on the third floor. N is for newest teacher, Miss Duttweiler's the name. She teaches foods class and is fast gaining fame. H is for Hine. who directs the band. When he dons his white uniform, he really looks grand! O is for office—one. two, and three, Miss Schantz, Miss Anderson, and Mr. Van B.