Ishpeming High School - Hematite Yearbook (Ishpeming, MI)

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necessary to hide her overshoeis as punishment- And perhaps, after falling into the kindergarten pool a few times, Margaret Solem lost some of her exuberance, although it is doubtful. CHU it be true that certain early habits are never lost or evcn modified? A One hundred and forty-one were enrolled in that kindergarten, although there are but 105 in this graduating class. While 50W have at some time attended other schools, half of us are pro- ducts solely of the Ishpeming Public School System. We have already called attention to the enormous task which confronts the youth of to- dayfthat of defending and maintaining the American way of living. Will the preparations and foundations of our education and background be sufficient to equip us to meet the challenge? Before attempting to answer, let us survey the nature of our parentage and home back- ground. We find that 76W of our class were born in Ishpeming, 137 elsewhere in the state of Michigan, and only 1175 outside of the state. In contrast, 21 mothers and 41 fathers were born in one of the European countries. In all probabil- ity, this accounts for the fact that approximate- ly 807 of our parents did not graduate from high school. We are also more fortunate than some of our older brothers and sisters, 38 of whom were not high school graduates. Nine .seniors have lost their mothers and 14 have lost their fathers. Divorce and re-mar- riage are very unusual. As might be expected, 50W of our fathers are employed in the mining industry. Only 13 mothers work regularly -out- side of the home. None of our fathers is in active service at the pre-sent time, but 27 represented us in 'World War I. Although most of us are too young to enter the service yet, we are justly proud of the 43 brothers and six sisters we have in the armed forces. In last year's class, the English strain pre- dominated. However, this year, as in many pre- vious ones, most students are of Finnish descent, while Scandinavian and English tie for second place. Italian, French, German, Irish, Austrian, Jewish, and Jugoslavian follow in that order. We note, curiously enough, that M of those who spoke a foreign language upon entering school still speak that language with their parents at home. Now that we have completed a ,general sur- vey of our home background, let us consider our formal education. The school presents a variety of available courses. From the records we note that 53 students are graduating under the Science Course, 17 under the Commercial Course, 16 under the General Course, 13 under the History and Social Science Course, four under the Man- ual Arts Course, and three under the Home Economics Course. .Equally important, however, in the school's educational program are the co-curricular activ- ities. Evidently students realize their value and enjoy participating in them, for of this year's class about half have at some time belonged to one or more of the various vocal organizations, more than 11 have been members of band or or- chestra, and more than li have also been mem- bers of the Forum. Seniors were very active in the following as well: 20 senior boys partici- pated in school athletic contests, and 15 members of the class participated in school forensic con- Pa ge Twenty-Six tests. Moreover, 20 seniors have had the oppor- tunity to assist in directing the activities of the school through membership in the Student Coun- cil. Of those who do not participate in musical activities, all except five enjoy attending linuslcal performances, and practically evel'Y01'le,m the class enjoys wa-tching athletic conteStS, Health care and physical education are b0tl'1 strongly emphasized. It has been discovered that 37W of our class wear glasses. Thllqfeen students have had appendix operations, and 29 of us are lacking tonsils. Only two have not taken the tuberculin test, 471k have had small- pox vaccinations, and 8012 have had the diph- theria test. Dueto the use of the portable lung X-i-ay unit, loaned by ine State Department Of Health, 93 of the seniors had lung x-ray-s, as com- pared with only 32 Of last years Clase- Ou? C0311- bined weight, almost seven tons, is heavily ln' sured, because 83? of the class carry life ln- surance. v . With few exceptions, all students Paftlcl' pated in the physical education classes, which stress training in calisthenics, marching, athletic dancing, basketball, etc. Five girls and Seven boys were excused upon a doctor's recommenda- tion, Special gym classes were held for tl10Se with posture defects, etc. ' ' Skill in getting along with others is a p1'1- mary requisite for success, and this art may Well be practiced at school social functions. Almost 3-5 of the class have attended most of the school parties and 36 have attended at least one Ishpem- ing High School Prom. Thus we have establish- ed some basis for future social relationshlPS- Travel has been a 'means of enabling us to have many valuable educational experienC9S- Eighty-four per cent come from families who own cars, and nearly half of this group have the PTW' ilege of using the car on special occasions. When cars are not available, we may always resort. to the 60 bicycles in our pos-sesion. Although nlne students have never been outside of the Upper Peninsula,'22 have visited Canada, England, or Mexico. In almost half our homes may be found two or more radios, another popular and effective method of furthering cultural develop- ment. Questions of vital interest in these unsettled times are: What are our war-time interests, and, what are we doing to further the war ef- fort? Over 36, of our class earn their own spend- ing money. At least 50 seniors have worked in the various business establishments in the city, often as clerks, ushers, gas station attendants, truck drivers, bell-hops, or waitresses. As a re- sult of working 915 hours a week, we have earn- ed the grand total of S34'I.55. However, we do not constantly seek profit from all our labors, for all but eight have daily chores to do. This pafst year the families of 81 seniors participated in the victory garden pro- gram, assisted by 41 sons and daughters, and many intend to do so again this year. Finally, we may boast of 100W participation in the pur- chase of War Stamps and Bonds. Is not the fact that 41 of us either hope to or expect to continue our education indicative of our faith in the future? Of this group 24 favor college, three 'trade school, and of the 14 girls who expect to become nurses, 11 plan to enter the Cadet Nursing Program. It is evident, as a result of this survey of the history and statistics of our class, that the school together with the home and the church, has been

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PRESIDENTS ADDRESS We, the class of 1944, sincerely welcome you to our class night exercises. These exercises mark the achievement of an important event in our lives. We would like to takegthis opportun- ity to thank everyone who has made this achieve- ment possible. We thank the faculty for the in- terest they have shown us as individuals, the ad- ministration and the school board for equipping us with the necessary materials for a fine educa- tion, and our parents for the guiding hand they have given us. These exercises and those to follow represent two important phases in our lives, graduation and commencement. I mention these separately, for though they areroften thought of as being syn- onymous, they are in reality quite different. Graduation represents the end of a certain period of our lives, in this case of our high school education. In thinking of this as an end, we like to look in -retrospect at all that has occurred during the past four years. We can easily remember when we entered high school as the traditionally green freshmen, impressed or bewildered by,all that be- fell us. Gradually we became accustomed to our surroundings. We made new friends, found new interests, and we gained a foundation upon which to formulate a sound philosophy of life. For 'four years we have worked and played together. The indelible imprint of our high school life shall not easily pass from our memories. How well we can recall the little things, things that have made our education more complete and worth- while. We can remember the parties, and how the boys had to be coaxed to dance, the game-s, and how we took victory or defeat in our stride. We can remember the thrill of each new year, of entering a new class, and of making new friends. There were also times of disappointment and discouragement. We shall always carry these memories as jewels in our treasure chest of ex- perience. However, in thinking of graduation, we must place our scholastic achievement above all else. Throughout the years we have been receiving a wealth of knowledge, as could only be acquired through formal education. This knowl- edge will certainly serve as a guide in the devious paths of our lives. The education we have rc- ceived, the school activities we have enjoyed, and the friends we have cherished, made the years pass swiftly and pleasantly. Now the end is at at hand. Graduation its here. But let us not be sorrowful, for though it is the end, it is also the beginning. The commence- ment of a new period of life is at hand. No graduation class in the history,of our high school has faced as great a challenge as does this class of 1944. We must not forget that total war im- poses new and strenuous obligations. We, the members of the class of 1944, accept the chal- lenge and pledge ourselves anew to any effort that will guarantee a just and a lasting peace as well as a new and better world. Although for some of us graduation means the end of our formal education, for all of us there is an opportunity to gain a fuller knowledge of life, to gain an education that extends far be- yond,the school. There is something to learn in every walk of life, on the job, at home, in social circles, in our recreation, in art, in literature, in music-everywhere. Our education represents a process of achieving goal after goal. As Robert Louis Stevenson said, There is always a new horizon for onward-looking men . When we have arrived at the hilltop which seems to meet the sky, there is always a greater .height that beckons to us from the distance. With grad- uation we have arrived at the top of one of these hills, now we see new horizons ahead of us. For some of us it may be a job, for others it may be college, or preparation for a business or profess- ion. Yet when we have reached these goals, we need not be depressed by the feeling that we have come to an end, that there is nothing further to strive for, but rather we should look forward with joyful anticipation toward horizons still in the distance. The education we have already ac- quired merely forms an archway through which we can see new paths, untraveled and unexplored by us. Life is a series of cornmencemnts in the .search of new aims and greater success. Yes, there are opportunities for all of us, if we will only travel onward along the paths of learning, exploration, and experience. Here in high school we have received the foundation upon which to construct our plans and base our as- pirations. We must all go into life working for ever higher goals. Life might Well be compared to the mythical pot of gold at the end of the rainbow. Though we continue to follow that symbol of promise, we can never find its end be- yond thc horizon. This process of looking for- ward to greater heights shall guide us through life and brings us finally to the glorious con- templation of a newer and brighter tomorrow. -CARL TAMMINEN CLASS HISTORY-STATISTICS The graduation class of '44 is about to experi- ence the repetition of an historical event which occurred over two decades ago-the departure of a group of young men for the armed forces. Again today it is the great task of American youth to defend the principles and ideals in which they have been educated to believe. This is a job rich in challenge to the foundations and preparations our education has given us. However, the class of '44 is already beginning to prove its readiness to take up the challenge. Four seniors, Anthony Andriacchi, VValter Nuo- rala, lXlc-lvin Besola, and Donald Pepin are now in active service in the armed forces. Nine boys have enlisted as reserves, four favoring the Air Corps, four the Navy, and one the Army. If the age limit did not prohibit, our class might prove to be fertile ground for women's auxiliary serv- ice recruiters. In all, 21 girls have indicated they would like to join the WAVES, three the Mar- ines, three the lfFAAl9'5, tvfo the TVACS, and one the SPARS. Seven seniors plan to obtain pos- itions in some of the nation's vital war industries. No stretch of the imagination could have im- planted any such ideas as these in the minds of the mothers who accompanied their children to kindergarten in September of 1931. It is unlike- ly that many serious thoughts entered the minds ofthe youngsters themselves those first years, although there are a few possible exceptions. Undoubtedly Charlotte Simons was cured of her persistent tardiness when the teacher found it Page Twenty-l'ive

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instrumental in equipping us for future harmoni- it with faith in the democratic way of living and ' ' h' and in anticipation of even higher levels of educa- ous living and intelligent citizens ip. h In full realization that the job before us is difficult, challenging, land permanent, we 9.CC9Pt tional achievement. -J OANNE LINDBOM CLASS GIFTATORY-MPI-IOPHECY H l INTRODUCTION Seniors, Seniors, most ambitious, How do your gardens grow? With heavy spades and bright red forks, And pretty maids all in a row. Seniors, Seniors, we are gathered In this garden our fates to learn. Here were found these gifts for you To give you fame at every turn. To pilot Gustie Alanko-a lantern to be used for blind flying. , Charles Allen, angling,enthusiast, will need a muffler when the frogs croak. Marion Anderson, nurse, 'these compresses for reducing the cauliflower ears. Phyllis 'Anderson, music teacher, a comb to help her sound like a humming bird. Paul Andrerw, baseball player, some fly paper so that he can catch that fly. June Antilla, future Clare Booth Luce, fly paper to aid her in sticking to her grounds. Evelyn Berg, -society reporter, a grapevine to help get the news. Leo Bergstrom, tailor, will need these patches to patch the Dutchman's-breeches. Teresa Bertucci, surgical nurse, 'a knife to cut the pane short. Wallace Bjorne, keeper of a kennel, a record Cphonograph? to make a record of the barks. Helen Blomgren, night nurse, a candle to light her way when a patient cries out, Forget- me-not. Mary Bonetti, photographer'.s assistant, a bulb to squeeze as she says, Smile , Frank Butorac, radio announcer, 'a fishnet to start him out on his first network. Doris Carlson, secretary, a file tfingernail file? to keep her .papers in even rows. Joy Champion, welfare worker, Pep to eat if her cases make her pine. Rosemary Champion, lstenographer, with this stalk of celery we advance your first week's salary. Mary Jane Coad, dentist, a hammer to put her patients to sleep. Shirley Coole, gardener, a tree Cishoe tree? to plant. To Mary Corcoran, swimming instructor, a lifesaver fcandy? to protect her lilies on the pond. Marie Cowling, librarian, alphabet soup to feed her bookworms. Jean DeCaire, nurse, a pad' Cpot holder? to ap- ply if a patient comes in with acorn. Rosemary Denn, artist, an Indian paint brush. To Clarence Dolkey, baker, we give this flower to make more dough. Dorraine Doney, housewife, a sunflower to brighten her wash days. Bernice Emanuelson, cook, ,might use this Cmeasuring cup? for her buttercup, Hazel Erkkila, farmerette, a stool Ktoadstool? to use at milking time. Raymond Flynn, banker, a mint Cpeppermint -stick? to assure him of marigold. To Ralph Fosmo, barber, scissors to trim that hedge. Dorothy Frantti, governess, might use this pcn to corral her naughty brown-eyed Susan. Margaret Gagliardi, reporter, a rake to rake up the news. Jean Gauthier, kindergarten teacher, a gold- en rod to use so that she won'-t spoil the child. Carolyn Gieser, landscape gardener, might plant this flour in her flower bed. Ida Giotto, policewoman, a bloodhound to keep her from barking up the iwrong tree. Alfred Goethe, policeman, here's your first beet. Vlfilliam Gustafson, a laurel wreath to crown him VVorld Champion Jitterbugn. To Marian Ham, commercial artist, these in- dispensable tools Cgarden tools? for her first contract. Irene Hampton, shorthand teacher, may need these shavings Cwood shavings? to assure her students of correct curly-ques. Theresa Hanninen, typis-t, a hoe to weed out the errors. To Dorothy Hemmila, fortune teller, her first palm tpalm leaf? to read. To dairyrnan Douglas Hillman-a good luck lei from Elsie, the cow. Mary Holmgren, surgeon, will need a needle and thread to mend the Humpty Dumpties that fall from the garden wall. To Dorothy Hytinen, priva-te secretary, this ta green pepper? to pepper up. Henry Isabelle, F. B. I. agent, a chrysanthe- mum, for Mum's the word . When Nestor Johnson, carpenter, builds a trellis, he will need these extra nails tfingernails?. Pat Johnson, optometrist, may find that his patients need thc-se extra irises. To Marjorie Kelly, hairdresser, we give a switch ftree branch? for the short-haired patrons. Barbara King, artist, these formal gloves fgarden gloves? to wear when sheattends her first artists' ball. Ellen Korpi, stenographer, might use a brace tplant brace? to avoid that five o'clock slump . To Clarice Larson, coiffure stylist in Holly- wood, a wig to give her brunettes that golden glow. To Sheriff Frank LaVoy-a pitchfork to tur- nip the clues. Betty Lehmann, dietitian, these tokens tred and blue? -to assure her patients of vitamins plus. Juanita LeMay, figure skater, a blade iof grass? to cut the ice. 'Fo Walter Lindberg, owner of a curio shop, a surprise package as a guarantee of sufficient stock. Since Joanne Lindbom, social worker, will wear out many shoes, we give her a pear. Frank Lafaro, business executive, a fishing pole to use when he retires. Earl Lowenstein, traffic cop, will need these pliers to pinch offenders. Dorothy Maata, manicurist, nails Ccarpenter's nails? to file. Katherine Maki, laboratory technician, special glasses rwater glasses? to wear when experiment- ing with violet rays. Norman Maki, shoe clerk, will need a horn to put on the lady's slippers. To receptionist, Jane Mitchell-Three-in-one oil to help her be smooth. Page Twenty-Seven