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valediotory The mid-year class of 1943 is eager to be graduated. Being young we are filled with the spirit of adventure, and naturally we are anxious to get started at our job, what- ever it may be; there is so much for us to do. Our task is twofold. First we have a war to win, and after that, a peace to win. Dr. Alexander Ruthven, President of the University of Michigan, in an address to the freshman class in Ann Arbor, declared that the responsibility of preparing us for this post-war world lies clearly with the schools. The future of the country depends on an ed- ucated people he said. uCo-operate in the war effort, certainly; but never lose sight of the main purpose. This war is the product of ignorance and bigotry in high places. Edu- cated men strove with might and main to avoid it. There are not enough of them, and they did not wield enough power. Only one tenth of the youth of college age ever reach schools of higher learning. Statistics show that the majority of our peo- ple are those of our educational level. We Will be the bulwark of the nation in drafting the peace to come. It is our job to have a willingness to serve; there must be acquisi- tion of knowledge with wisdom: these are not enough; we must have the stuff to ttwin wings? That is, we must be willing to fly in uncharted realms and serve with wisdom. We may win the war through our super- ior resources and manpower, but if we are to lead in bringing about a lasting peace, we must develop imagination, judgment, and decision; these qualities will result in strength and freedom. The real school of leadership is general culture. As the millions of young people take their war posts in civilian and military life, meeting their tasks with poise, calmness, courage and efficiency, the schools of the country can be proud that they have had a part in the training of the generation that in this hour is sucecssfully meeting its test and that of the nation; the schools can be assured that these young people will con- tinue to do their best and will serve as lead- ers in the post-war period. The class of 1943 reluctantly bids its alma mater farewell, as it takes upon itself a solemn pledge to fight for freedom now, and write the peace in a bold handwriting that will stand forever. eMyra Alley Jan. '43 salutatory On behalf of the January graduating class, I wish to extend a welcome to all the parents, friends, and faculty, who so faith- fully joined together to give us a rousing send-off into life. Tonight we are doing something that is completely new to us. Due to the uncertain conditions in the world today, we cannot be sure of the future. Thus to insure to each of us the feeling of acceptance into life, we are having for the first time in the history of our school, a commencement in J anuary. Many of us will be unable to enter the field we had formerly chosen. Instead, an all out effort will be given to wining this war. We can do it and we will. Sacrifices must be made and we will make them. They may range from trivial matters to the loss of some loved one a a husband, sweetheart, or a brother. We the future leaders of America must learn to benefit by the experiences and heartaches of the present day leaders. We must learn to realize fully the effort and strength they are putting forth in order that we may have a country to lead. In order to win this war, every one will have to do something that is new to him. It may not be entirely to his liking, but that is where sacrifice comes in. One example of such courage and brav- ery is that of Mrs. Lewis Tracy of Memphis, Tennessee, who has already given up three of her sons in this fight for victory. One was lost in the memorial stand of the Marines on Wake Island, another in Guadalcanal; and the third went down, tSomewhere in the Pacific? ' Then there is Mrs. Mildred Garson, wid- owed mother of three Children. Although her income is small, each month she purchases a $25.00 war bond. This means that her child- ren must go without the ordinary pleasures that a child should enjoy. There are many such cases and every- one in his own way is doing his part. Our class motto, iiThe past is behind, lets look to the future? is very appropriate at a time like this. Due to the fine training we have received from our teachers, and parents, we are fully prepared to iiLook to the futureli and co-operate one hundred per cent in anything we may be asked to do. -- Helen Adams Jan. '43.
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It was an excited and fearful group of actors that gathered back stage January 15, 1943. In the air was the smell of grease paints, and a sense of eager anticipation as the curtains rang up on ttWho Is Mrs. Chimp- sieii, the three act comedy presented by the senior class under the direction of Mrs. Alice Howells. The smoothness with which these amateurs unraveled the farcial drama belied the number of times they had said, tTm scared, are you? The setting is the roomirg house of Mrs. Chimpsie. The plot reveals that Mrs. Chimp- sie as well as all her boarders a s p i r e s to become a movie star. The real surprise comes when the group discovers that the lead in a picture, ttPinon Panchoii, is to be played by their landlady. However, this is too good to last as the hen peeked hus- band Willie Chimpsie breaks into pictures. John ttButchii Lee coaches Willie in the art of subduing women, and before the last act Mrs. Chimpsie becomes a docile wife. Willie the star, is no longer chauffeur nor kitch- en knave, he is master of his house. Barbara Rockwell made her stage de- but in the feminie role of Mrs. Chimpsie. Barbara played her part with a good deal of ability. She was perhaps at her best when 10rding over her husband Willie. The toss of her head and her sharp tongue kept himhin his place -a the kitchen a during the first two acts. A more seasoned actor could not have portrayed the part of Willie Chimpsie with more reality than did Rowland Neale. He was no opposition for his dictatorial wife until he learned how to say with effect, ttWoman begone. The leading comedy part was taken by Dolores Oppenneer. Not a dull moment was Doloresi motto. She kept her word through- out, and deserves a good deal of credit for the way she kept the play moving. At times there was the touch of the artist in her act- ing. The part of the GGWhO is I press agent, Samuel mrs. Chimpsie??? Blitzman, was played by Frank Carline John itButch,7 Lee, the deteztive mind among the young boarders was played by Robert J esswein. Other supporting parts were taken by, Burton Smith as Max Elson, Stella Stol- aruk as Vicki Clark, Joan LaMountain as Miss Renee Adair, Jewell Browning pinch hitting for Alberta Vance, as the salesiady, and Evelyn Barber as Mary Owen. Assisting Mrs. Howells were Beryl Everts in charge of properties and Jean Palmer, prompter. As the curtain fell, an applause which gave great satisfaction to the cast rang through the auditorium. The young actors smiled happily with the thought that they had pleased their audience. Standing: E. Barber, F. Carline. Sealed: left to right: R. Neil, B. Rockwell, D. g Oppenneer, J. Browning, S. .Stolaruk.
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