Madison High School - Madisonian Yearbook (Madison Heights, MI)

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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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Back Row: left to right: J. Johnson, C. Counts, G. Reid, A. Grant. Front Row: G. Mills, E. Everts, G. Milsap, H. Hamlin, M. Nordstorm. Step right up and renew your acquain- tance with J ames J ohnson, George Reid, Charles Counts, Marie Nordstrom, Grace Millsap, Grace Mills, Hesper Hamlin, and Eunice Everts, the sole surviors of a group of thirty-five who began together six years ago in the 7B. Every Tuesday evening is the big night when all 12B,s step out for a hilarious time at a nearby skating rink. As yet there are no champions among us, but were pro- gressing rapidly. We all skate on our feet now so we leave those clumsy pillows at home. All play and no work makes a dull pupil so we decided to work too. To make sure we got things done, we elected Grace Mills, president; Marie Nordstrum, secretary-treasurer; C h a r 1 e s Counts and George Reid to put in our word or two, on the Student Council. The three husky boys of our class are learning the preliminaries of Commando Training. Despite bruises, sprains, and rough treatment, they love it. From what we hear it is best to remain friends with these boys. 12h When Chuck gives with the right, sleep comes easy; it,s imposible to free oneself from James Crotch-hold, and when George sits on you, brother you stay put. We are proud of the two musicians in our class, Hesper Hamlin agd Eunice Everts. When you get the urge to do the Hula Hula, Hesper is probably around somewhere with her electric guitar playing iiBlue Hawaii as only she can play it. Eunice is right there when it comes to piano playing and repre- sents our class in the Glee Club. Our two Graces are active members in the A. W. V. S. What we are real- ly proud of though and would lay our lives down for, are the four tires on James John- sonis car. We each take our turn and guard them in shifts. You cant realize our hesitance in first entering the 12th grade homeroom. We real- ly felt lost. But the other half treats us like younger sisters and brothers now making us feel right at home. Under Miss Grantis pro- tecting wing and with her helpful guidance we manage to fulfill our patriotic duty by attending school. .