Macfarland High School - Fabella Yearbook (Bordentown, NJ)

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Old Ironsides is indeed the pride and joy of every true American, not only because she was so victorious in the War of 1812, but also because she seems to be a living symbol of Ameri- canism. We do not think of her as just another ship, but as a fellow American who fought with all her heart and soul for her beloved nation. During the War of l8l2, she defeated many British ships. It was she who fought the famous sea battle with the British frigate, Guerriere, and emerged the victor. When old age crept up on her as water creeps up a thirsty plant, it was not her fate to be discarded. Oliver Wendell Holmes wrote the immortal poem, Old Ironsides, as a patriotic protest against destroying her. The American response to this was tre- mendous, and she was eventually reconditioned with funds sup- plied by public subscription. Because Charles Stewart, eminent Admiral of Old Ironsides, lived at Montpellier, now the site of Bordentown Manual Train- ing and Industrial School, the residents in the district of Borden- town feel very closely related to this renowned ship and take great pride in her history. During this present period, our National Defense Program is going full speed ahead. Many young American boys are training on ships which will never bask in fame like Old Ironsides. How- ever, these young Americans all have that great American spirit which was enclosed in the hearts of the sailors who led Ironsides on to victory. This is what counts. This is the American Way. ELIZABETH LIPTAK SENIUR CLASS T121

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PRESIDENT KERMIT B. MATTHEWS General Bordentown The Class of '41 has blossomed and flourished under the inspiring leadership of josh, our presi- dent for the entire four years. He plays a hard and clean game of basketball and if he applies himself to the Game of Life as he has to this sport, his success is assured. VICE-PRESIDENT FRANK D. MCHUGH Commercial Pierronville Irish, our third-term vice- president, is an aspirant to ar- tistic fame. jovial, Witty, and argumentative, he is a favorite among us all. His personality and his brains stand him in good stead as manager of basketball. MRS. DOROTHY B. ADAMS Senior Class Advirer i141 f SECRETARY EVELYN A. SCHWOEBEL Commercial Bordentown Ebbie has been our very de- pendable and efficient class sec- retary for three years. Her frank manner and captivating smile have won for her the cooperation of the Skeeter Staff, of which she is Editor this year. TREASURER STUART REED Technical Roebling Pete, our treasurer for twc years, has kept us financially straight right manfully. He has been in the upper brackets, scho- lastically speaking, every term. He is a true pal because of his humor, his common sense, and his firm belief in the right.