Lorain High School - Scimitar Yearbook (Lorain, OH)

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Principal of Lorain High School MR. c. J. W. LUTTRELL flict will be won on many fronts. If it takes sacrifices to win, they are willing to make sacrifices. Some like Lofton Hen- derson have already made the supreme sacrifice. But to many it means helping in salvage campaigns, buying War Bonds and Stamps, raising food, conserving ma- terials, working part time on an essential job, and preparing more diligently for the days that lie ahead-days of war, and days of peace and reconstruction. Lorain High School accepts the chal- lenge. We will do our full part in help- ing to shorten the road to victory and in helping to build the new world of the future. A Message From Mr. Luttrell i' Progress in this war cannot be meas- ured wholly in terms of army advances and naval achievements-though these are exceedingly important. The performance of the civil popula- tion can aid materially in shortening the road to victory. By shortening that road the time is brought nearer when the men who are engaged in combat in Alaska, and Africa, and Guadalcanal, and other far-off combat zones can return to their homes and their loved ones in what we hope and pray will be a better world. It is reassuring to us and discouraging to our enemies to know that in addition to the millions of men and women in America who are ready to work, save, fight, and even die, if necessary, for the sake of freedom's cause, there are mil- lions of high school youth who are ready to make their sacrifices for victory. I believe that the boys and girls of Lorain High School realize that this con- Fifteen

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A Message From Mr. Bunn i' When we consider the magnitude of this world wide conflict in which we are engaged, We feel so helpless. We are tempted to say: What can I do? I am only one person in a vast world of peo- ple. What part can I play in so great an enterprise? How can I alone find any way to help? And yet I want an end to this terrible struggle, an end to sorrow and suffering and pain. I want to have a world of peace and happiness. I know there are millions of other students who feel just as I feel-lost-alone. But I know that together we have the power to make the world free-free from greed and hatred and murder. I know, too, that to bring about the day when peace and righteousness shall reign, I must accept my individual responsibility to live and give and work and fight and serve as if S'-Eau Superintendent of Lorain Schools MR. P. C. BUNN the outcome of this War depended on me alone. I shall fight not only to defend my own country but to bring about a just and permanent peace for the world. That is the spirit of the boys and girls of Lorain High School. You have proved in many ways this year your loyalty and devotion to our American aims and ideals. You have not only preached but you have practiced our motto HSACRIFICE FOR VICTORY. That is the spirit that will win this War. I congratulate you on your many patriotic achievements. Fourteen

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l:'aafuff4ZfioienZ... Seated from left to right: W. A. Pillans, Business Manager, Walter S. Niel- sen, Joseph A. Svete, Dr. S. V. Burley, President, C. A. Hartz, Clerk, D. W. Lawrence, Vice-President, Philip Austin. Mrs. Rose B. Denny Schools which helped produce Ernest King and Lofton Henderson need to have efficient management. The present conflict has added numerous problems for that public- spirited body of men who make up our Board of Education. Our Board of Education has served the schools faithfully and well. The board consists of five members-Mr. C. A. Hartz is Clerk-Treasurer and Mr. W. A. Pillans is Business Manager. Those elected at large by the community are Dr. S. V. Burley, who has served 11 years, the last 9 years as president of the groupg Mr. D. W. Lawrence has served 22 years, the last 10 years as vice-president of the board. Mr. Philip H. Austin has served the past 9 years. Dr. W. S. Nielsen has been a member for the past 10 years, and Mr. Joseph A. Svete has served for 5 years. The years 1942 and 1943 have left their mark on the activities of this group. There is a general shortage of teachers everywhere due to the entrance of many into the armed forces of our country. School supplies can be purchased now only in limited quantities. Additions and repairs to buildings and other school property have been def- initely curtailed. The curricula of the schools have been noticeably altered so as to prepare the youth of Lorain for the present conflict and for their place in the world of tomorrow. Lorain is grateful to the board for its untiring service in behalf of Lorain schools. Board of Education 5fze!4,7aa... Mrs. Rose B. Denney, Mr. Luttrell's secretary, was an extremely busy woman even in ordinary timesg but in war time her duties increase many fold. Much of her time she gave to typing letters of recommendation for former Lorain High School students who were planning to enlist in the armed forces or attend college. There were more transcriptions of high school credits than ever before. In the office Mrs. Denney was in charge of distributing literature on Nurses' Training, WAVES, and WAACS. She participated in conducting V-12 tests for senior boys and also in the sales of War Bonds and Stamps. She received many requests for girls to work part-time jobs. Mrs. Denney lived in Elyria for nine years but since 1936 has resided in Lorain. She likes good plays and good music. Her favorite hobby is walking. With gas ration- ed isn't it a good one!