Horace Mann High School - Horace Manual Yearbook (Gary, IN)

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1943 Junior Class Officers Most of the present juniors first saw the light of day during the turbulent year of 1943. Hope for an allied victory burned brighter with the end of the war in the African Theater. Seventeen years ago: The Bronze Star was established. Shoes were rationed at three pair per year. “Cornin’ in on a Wing and a Prayer” was the first big song hit of the war. General Eisenhower was appointed to lead the invasion of Europe. Guy Lombardo and Harry James were the top bands, and every¬ one that wasn’t reading the book Dragon Teeth was at the show watching the film hit of the year—“Casablanca.” The New York Yankees won the World Series. Chicago opened its first subway. The year 1960 finds the juniors finally at the pinnacle of their high school careers. They look forward to their senior year with enthusiasm born of long patience—eleven years of patience to be exact. They will lead the grand march at the next prom, and they will be giving the pre-prom parties instead of going to them. It seems ages since the days of the “green freshman,” and, in a way, it is. 1942 Senior Class Officers The year 1942 ushered in some of the most important people of the decade—the class of 1960. While many of the present generation of students were bouncing bundles of joy, World War II was destined to change the course of history. The United States had entered the conflict in 1941. Thus, these children were bom into an uncertain world. Eighteen years ago: Jets were first tested in the United States V-Mail was issued on June 22 The WAC was formed Ration books were issued with coupons for coffee, gas, and sugar. Many of our fathers and uncles rallied to General MacArthur’s inspired battle cry, “I shall return.” The motion picture industry was influenced by the war, and “Mrs. Miniver” was the outstanding film of the year. Ernie Pyle’s Here is Your War was the book to read. Bob Hope, Jack Benny, and Bing Crosby ruled the kingdom of radio. “White Christmas” was the favorite song of the year. A new star in the Hollywood sky was Dinah Shore. 1960 They again find themselves in an election year. No longer are they bouncing babes, but citizens that in a few years will cast their first votes. They read in the daily newspaper of scientific accomplishments that would have been inconceivable to an earlier generation. Truly they live in an age of science fiction compared to the world that existed only a few short years ago—at the time of their birth.