Lawrence High School - Diary Yearbook (Fairfield, ME)

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LAWRENCE DIARY There are certain types of pictures which are especially suitable for children. Blondie not only provides amusement and gaity but is typical of the life of an- average American child and his parents. When the war is over and ourtcountry is once more restored to peace, I hope the citizens will begin to realize the importance of good movies not only for the children but for the grown-ups as w-ell. GERALDINE LEEMAN, 12L. WHY NOT ENJOY LIFE NOW? Why do men spend the best part of their lives under incessant anxiety and strain, striving desperately to earn money so that in their later years they may enjoy life to the fullest extent? To many this Utopia is never realizedg consequently, people labor feverishly all their lives in order to keep pace with their friends and associates. These men fall into the ruts of tradition. They never realize that at a slight turn of their h-eads there lies waiting for them a new and wonderful world-a place where one can cast aside all burdens and Where life is simplified. This wonderful place can be found in the cool, tranquil shade of the forest, or in the spacious rolling fields shimmering in the Warm, bright sunlight where the wings of birds flutter busily to and fro against the clear, blue sky and its fluffy clouds of whiteness. ' Doesn't it sound inviting? Can't you h-ear the friendly little -birds and animals of forest and field calling to you and urging you to pay th-em a visit? Why not take a few days off and meet them at their rendezvous? Lay aside your cares and think and strive for higher ideals than those you have. Answer the call with, Y-es, friends, I'm coming ! HARRIETT GOODWIN, 12L. WAR VERSUS SCHOOL Before the war began, the student graduating from high school ex- pected either to enter a high-er institute or to secur-e employment Where he could learn a trade. Today, however, conditions have changed. There is another path which many will take. .Some will take this path voluntarily 3 others, because it is compulsory. We are living in a world at war. Approximately one-half of the grad- uating class of 1943 will be needed in some kind of war Work. For many there is no choice. Boys who are -eighteen or over will receive a uniform almost as soon as they receive their diploma. But what about the rest of us? The girls eager to do their part and the younger boys? Shall We, after graduating, go to college? Is it patriotic to obtain as much education as .9

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LAWRENCE DIARY ' YEAR BOOK STAFF EDITORIAL BOARD Work for th-e Editorial Board of 1943 began last year when the 1942 staff turned the school paper over to us. This year, several m-embers of the Junior Class were elected to the Board which offered new talent in the literary field, and, at the same time, enabled the new members to become well-qualified to carry on the publica- tion of the paper next year. Two changes were made in the school paper: the name of the paper was changed from L. H. S. Dvlafry to the Refnalisscw-ce, and the stenciled covers of the paper were changed to printed covers. Three publications were issued during the year, and practically every copy sold. The success of our paper can be largely attributed to the untiring efforts of Mr. Mann, our adviser. The senior members of the Editorial Board wish the staff of 1944 success and good luck in all future publications. The members of the Editorial Board are: L. Beaulieu L. Cameron L. Craig J. Holt E. MaCBeth A. Witham G. Begin D. Chapnnin G. Donahue Y. Knights M. Otis M. Wood G. Briggs M. Chase P. Holmes P. Levesque M. Snow MILDRED HOWLAND, 12N. 6

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LAWRENCE DIARY we possibly can? Should we join the armed forces, or should we secure employment in some essential war industry? Young America has two responsibilities to face: to win the war wow, and to provide the leaders of tomorrow. We are not complainingg we are not quittingg we are glad we are Americans, and we are willing to sacrifice everything for our country. All we ask is, What will serve her best? There is much to be said for either choice. The younger boys, unless the war ends soon, will not -be able to com- plete their college course even though they enter college. Wouldn't it be advantageous for these Hboys to j oin the Army or Navy or to get into some vital defense industry? On the other hand, is it not the duty of each boy to lit himself, as adequately as possible, for the future leadership of our victorious and powerful nation? The girls, intensely eager to do their part, can serve in various capac- ities: Army and Navy Nurses, host-esses, or by replacing a man in an air- craft factory. Weigh these possibilities against secretarial school or col- lege. How shall we choose? These questions can not be answered en masse. The individual must think the problem through, and the answer must be based on one's ability, inclination, and training together with on-e's physical, social, mental, and emotional qualities. Only we ourselves can decide how we can best help to keep America, now and forever, The land of the brave. RACHEL ELLIS, 12L. GRADUATION The month of June will bring a day which comes only once in a lifetime, a chapter that we will always hold dear in our book of memories. We are looking forward to that day with great anticipation. Yes, I am referring to Graduation Day, owr graduation, the class of 1943. How proud we will be as we stand among the evergreens representing our school! But graduation is only the first milestone on the long and difficult road of Life. Have we prepared ourselves to the best of our ability? Have we learned the many rules which later we will be obliged to put into practice? Dio we understand the meaning of co-operation and dependability? Are we physically and mentally capable to take our share of responsibility in this chaotic world? We will be the future citizens, therefore, the future peace, as well as the responsibility of a better world, depends on us. So on that evening in June, may every senior in the class of '43 as he steps forward for his diploma, remember the significance and true meaning of the word g'f'l.ld'2.lfl1f'Ii0'l'b. NELLIE TYLER, 12L. 10