Ishpeming High School - Hematite Yearbook (Ishpeming, MI)

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Ll It would seem from this that our class has faith in our way of life, as well as a well-developed thrift instinct. A great many of us have taken part in the victory garden program. Last year 32 worked in gardens, and for the coming year, over 50 have indicated their intention of doing so. The school has also done its part in further- ing the war effort. This year for the first time, classes in mechanical drawing have been opened to girls, and 5 senior girls' availed them- selves of the opportunity, Recognizing the need for trained mechanics in industry, and the ad- vantages to prospective servicemen of a back- ground in auto mechanics, the school instituted a course in auto mechanics, in which 11 boys took part. For those interested in and plan- ning to enter aviation, two periods a week were devoted to training along this line. Ten boys Tl and 9 girls seized this chance to learn the fund- amentals of aeronautics, aerodynamics and re- lated subjects. A class in radio code communi- cation was also begun this year and 6 boys and 11 girls enrolled. Thus the school is doing its best to keep the student conversant with the prevalent industrial and commercial openings. In tracing the history and compiling the sta- tistcis of this senior class, we have brought to your attention the fact that many new edu- cational opportunities have been opened to us this year, and that a favorable number of sen- iors have availed themselves' of these privil- eges. Throughout the year we have been urged and encouraged to learn as much as possible, along as many lines as- possible, in order to fit ourselves for whatever lies ahead, whether it is to serve in the armed forces or to serve on the home front, -J. ROGER JOHNSON CLASS GIFTATORY-f-PROPHECY INTRODUCTION 'Tis nineteen-hundred fifty-threeg Our class has scattered far. lVe've traveled over land and sea To China, Spain, Dakar. Tonight we gather here to tell Of things our class has done. Each one throughout the world did well And erred not a one. We're gathered here to give our gifts To classmates who have done Much work to bring the Freedoms Four To each and every one, Our costumes represent the lands From Maine to Timbuctoo, For there each freedom now expands, And nothing is taboo. We've made them free from want in Greece, In China, free from fear. In Spain they have religious peace, - Free speech may all hold dear. In India is freedom too, Equality of man. This step of ours we'll never rue, We fought before the fight began. Smce equal freedom is sublime, A We've used some freedom too. A song, a proverb, slogan, rime Be in these gifts for you, Helen Agrella, journalist, a package of tums to help her digest the news-. Jeanne Amell, designer, will find use for this pencil to complete her designs on the one who is the apple of her eye. Constance Anderson, housewife, a balloon to make her Shortnin' Bread rise, Because Dorothy Anderson has won fame as an artist, we give her chalk to portray the White CliH's of Dover. . To Donald Andrew, eminent politician, we give this glue so that he will continue to stick to his promises. To Anthony Barbiere, international trader, we give this wire fine, For in all his days of salesmanship he has never run out of a line. When Nellie Beauchamp becomes a taxicab driver, she will need a lamp post to defy the law whey they say, You Can't Take It With You. To Elizabeth Bertucci, builder of morale Through the writing of mystery thrillers, We give this feather to help tickle the spines When out come her new killer-dillers-. Ralph Bietila, professional ski rider, will find this anchor useful to prevent him from being Gone With the Wind. We give this fine comb to Grace Blocken, pop- ular beauty operator, to comb out the best of gossip in her shop, To Rose Carello, social worker, this paint flipstickl to use when she goes on the warpath against crime and poverty. Since we've been banking on June Corlett, banker's assistant, to Save to save America. we give this map as proof. Betty Dawe, U. S. Senator, this tray will give her an opportunity to serve her country. To Frances DeCaire, designer in the South Sea Islands, this pair of overalls so she can be certain she will coverall. To Donald DeRoche, forester in the Ever- glades, this sniffer lnosej for Where there's smoke, there's fire. William Eliason, detective, axe to use when he's On The Trail of the Lonesome Pine. In order to trump up business Douglas Erick- son, doctor, will need a worm to put in the apple a day that keeps the doctor away. To Esther Erkkila. famed nutritionist, we give these vitamin pills to help her always re- member her A B C's. For Kenneth Exberg, F. B. I. Agent, we give these sun glass-es to wear so that nobody will recognize him When the Lights Go On Again All Over the World. To Betty Farley, baker, we give this yeast to raise her spirits because all her Johnnie Doughboys found Roses in Ireland. William Flaa, radio technician, may need this comb to help him Over the Waves. Page Twen ty-Five

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ll among parents and faculty that we, the mem- bers of this class, do not want to work, The facts, however, contradict this contention. A little more than three-quarters of the class have jobs of one kind or another. The aggregate sum of the weekly earnings amounts to almost 8300, an average of 32.75 per student a week. Most of the money made by the girls is earned by taking care of children, doing housework, and working in various business establishments in the city. Due to the war-time shortage of clerical help, the school makes its contribution to the war effort by arranging the schedule of classes so that students may have the after- noon for part-time jobs. One girl is employed at a local bank, and another is engaged in otlice work for the principal. The chief exertions among the boys seem to be delivering papers, clerking, and bringing in wood. One boy is employed at one of the banks. Of interest to note is the fact that 85 of the class have daily chores to perform, The health of the school child is watched from the time he enters school until he is grad- uated. By cooperating with the various local social service agencies, the school is able to provide many protective measures. As proof of this is the fact that 102 members of the class have taken the tuberculin test, and 85 have been vaccinated against smallpox. Other school examinations have revealed hearing and vision dehciencies, and these facts have been called to the student's attention. This year, acting in the interests of national defense, the physical training program has been extended to include commando type training. designed to build up endurance and resistance. The entire physical education course has been stepped up to provide the necessary wartime training. All students participated in the physical ed- ucation classes, with the exception of 9 girls and 4 boys who ere excused from regular gym activities upon a doctor's recommendation, Spe- cial gym classes, known as corrective classes, provide special training and care for those with recognized posture defe-cts, etc. Initiative is the priceless quality which causes- one to undertake voluntarily a search for solu- tions to problems that confront him. Initiative --it couldn't have been the Social Science De- partment!-has encouraged us to delve into the working of this great democracy of ours, and we find that three-fourths of the members have seen an election and have examined its work- ings, 44 per cent have visited a city council meeting, and one out of every five has seen a court trial, The class members have also recognized the value of travel as a means of furthering edu- cation and culture. From the records we see that almost '75 per cent have visited the points of interest in the Upper Peninsula, and over one-half of the class- have visited Chicago and Milwaukee. To one not familiar with the geo- graphical separation of the Upper and Lower Peninsulas of Michigan, it might seem strange that only 34 per cent have seen Lansing or Detroit. Two seniors have been privileged to travel from the east coas-t to the west coast, while one has traveled to the southernmost part of the United States. Out of the entire group Page Twenty-Four i only two have taken trips by plane, although many have had airplane rides. While travel by car is for has beenj most common, with the railroads providing the second most popular means of travel, jeep riding is comparatively new, but already 43 of the class have been for- tunate-or unfortunate-enough to have experi- enced this novelty. Many members of the class show evidence of some cultural background, 42 having visited large museums, 44 a large college campus, 35 an aquarium, and 31 a state capitol. One out of every four has seen both an army camp and a war plant. The point of interest that has drawn the largest percentage of the class is not the Field Museum nor the aquarium, but the zoo, Ironically enough, the scenes nearest home are the ones last visited. Only a very few of the class have ever been underground in a mine. However, with these figures and facts before us, it cannot be said that we don't get around much. It is to be doubted whether any elements of the t'regular curriculum are more truly edu- cative than the activities associated with mu- sic, forensics, and recreation and the like. It is because of this that the school encourages par- ticipation in the various extracurricular activi- ties. Virtually all of the class, 96 per cent to be exact, enjoys attending various athletic events in which '78 of the class like to take part. Ninety-four per cent Gnd a great deal of pleas-ure in outdoor life, hiking, camping, fish- ing, and the like, and well over half, 63 in all, derive a g1'eat deal of entertainment from band, orchestra, and vocal organizations. A somewhat smaller number, 67 per cent, indicat- ed a liking for various other activities. The val- ue of these so-called extracurricular activities is brought out by the fact that the army and navy are as interested in a student's participa- tion in them as they are in his academic work. In these unsettled times some mention should be made of the immediate future of the grad- uates, For many, the army is waiting with open arms. Twenty-four of the boys will have reg- istered for the draft by graduation time. Ten have already tried to enlist in the various ser- vices, including the Naval Air Service, the Uni- ted States Navy, the United States Marine Corps, the Army Air Forces, and other branch- es. One member of the class was accepted, and is now serving with the armed forces. Having satisfied graduation requirements before leav- ing, he will be entitled to his diploma at this time. One boy has been successful in enlisting in the Naval Reserve under the V-12 program. The girls also have shown an interest in the auxiliary services of the armed forces. Of course, the age limit excludes all of them at this time. However, 40 girls have indicated that they would like to join the WAAC's, 13 the WAVE's, 5 the SPAR's', 5 the Marine Aux- iliary, and 1 the WAF's, Although most of us have not been able to enter service yet, we have not neglected other ways of helping. During the bond drive of last April, the seniors purchased stamps and bonds averaging 51.65 per student. It was mentioned earlier that the average weekly earning was 52.75, which shows that 60 per cent of our earnings was invested in war stamps and bonds.

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l-1 Burton Forsberg-state trooper--this fan to cool him off when he is hot on the trail of some criminal. To Aristide Gallizioli, track runner, we give this bubble gum so he will be one stretch ahead of the other runners. To Shirley Girard, who has been a night club operator in Tibet, this book of Wise sayings so that she can find a better motto than, Early to bed and early to rise and you miss the best part of the day. Frances Gleason, seamstress, you need this clock because A stitch in time saves ninef' To Joyce Goethe, bacteriologist, we give this gun tsquirt gunj to wage war on germs. To William Gray, chemist in Africa, this powder tface powderl to make some more of that Black Magic. To Betty Harris, outstanding blues singer, .1 package of seed to plant some joy in man's sweetest songs which are sung of saddest thoughts. This dream book will help Hazel Hebert, brain specialist, to console a fretful patient when he comes to her and says, I had the Craziest Dream Last Night. To Lucille Hibernig, owner of a chicken farm, go these feather because Fine feathers' make fine birds. This indelible pencil will make Betty Holm- gren's work as a nurse last forever and a day. To Marian Hooper, shorthand reporter, these notes tmus-ical notesl to help he in her As- signment in Britany. ' To Marjorie Howe, stewardess with Pan-Am- erican airlines, this trapeze so her passengers can fioat through the air with the greatest of ease. To Fae Ivey, swimming director, these wa- ter wings to keep her students afioat when they miss their life buoy. Muriel Jenkin-farmerette - this clothes pin to wear when she raises One hundred million Guinea Pigs. We advise Roger Johnson, ship builder, to build his first ship out of this cake of Ivory Soap to be sure that It Floats. To Joyce Johnson, waitress, this Pepsodent so she will continue to give Service with a smile. Mary Ellen Johnson-interior decorator- these crayons- to use in drawing Better Homes and Gardens. To Taimi Kallio, who helped through her victory farming, we give this sun-brite fclean- serl so that from now on she can be sure of Making hay while the sun shines. To John Koski, coal miner, this baseball bat, to remind him three strikes and you're out. To Ruth Kulju, journalist, an extra nose for news so she can keep the press rolling. Edna Laitinen, bus driver, this pillow to use when It's time to retire. To Priscilla LaPointe, dental nurse, this mu- sic, The Yanks Are Coming to prepare her patients. Anne Larson, nurse in Australia, a false face to put on when her patient says, I Don't Want To Get Well-I'm in Love With My Beautiful Nurse. ' To Marion Lawson, nurse, this magnifying Page Twenty-Six glass so she can distinguish between Arsenic and Old Lace. There is a young girl named Ruth Lchto, Who raised many a fine ripe potato. We give her this vine And hope we'll soon dine On a juicy delicious tomato. To Paul Lemin, who has become an architect, we give a model hous-e for his Dearly Be- lovedf' For Esther Linna, political campaigner, we give this net fhair netp to help catch votes for her boss's third term. To Marjorie Lofaro, teacher, a book of an- swers so she'll know when to tell the students, Tha't's- right--you're wrong. Marvin Luoma, who is participatnig in a Swiss ski meet, will need this wax to keep him from ' getting in a rut. To Joyce Maddern, stenographer, goes this razor blade to cut down her errors when she finds Has-te makes Waste. To John Magnuson, engineer, this box of safety matches so he'll be sure Not to burn his bridges before he comes to them. Herschel Malmstrom, South American diplo- mat, will need this little black book to keep a record of his accomplishments As Time Goes By.Y7 Rose Manzoline, noted seams-tress, will need this needle when she sews for Mr, Five By Five. Evelyn Mariette-secretary-this automatic pencil to use when s-he wishes to stop for the Pause that Refreshesf' To Anthony Marra, state trooper, goes this net thair netl to catch that Troubleshooter, Charles Mayrand, who has acquired world- wide fame as an aviator, will welcome this' pil- low so he can make a happy landing. To William Medlyn, for his good work as an airport manager, we give this airplane tail for remembering On the tail of perseverance is tied success. Dorothy Mitchell, nurse, a halter to use when her patients complain, Pm a little hoarse to- day. Girl Scout leader, Betty Morell, this liniment to apply when one of her girls proves to be a Tenderfoot. To Clement Morell, who has gained fame as a heart specialist, we return this heart that he left at the Stage Door Canteen. To Francis Nardi, distinguished Philadelphia lawyer, goes this Bon Ami to polish up the case. Joseph Nardi, aeronautical engineer, will find use for these pants fwheel coversj to keep 'em flying. 1 . When Patrick Nault becomes an engineer in Africa, he will need this compass to Hnd his way on the Road to Morocco. Martha Nevalainen, weather forecaster in In- dia, a package of Morton's Salt to prove that 'fWhen it rains it pours. We give this screw driver to James Nicholls, first class mechanic, so that he may drive his way to mechanical fame. I Mary Jane Nicholls, nurse in Africa, will find this stethoscope useful when she wants to know Does Your Heart Beat for Me '? To Vivian Nirva, newspaper reporter, this