Marshall High School - Marshallite Yearbook (Marshall, VA)

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MARSHALITE 1945 SHIPS' LOG 1945 September S -- Nine bells and twenty four nervous shipmates marched clown the decks to the ever favorite Hail l Hail ! The Gang's All Here. The company came to an abrupt halt. as a door swung open and the captain came :forward to welcome the crew aboard. After we were settled in our new cabin. the Admiral summoned us to the ship's auditorium. That night the whole crew was very glad to tumble into the bunks. and everyone was wondering will all days be like the one just past? September 13 -- Our crew assembled today. and did we have one gay time l Say. our sliipmates are really all reetf' Dorothy Farkus was chosen ship's master. Hazel Smallwood as First Mate. Betty Beatty as recorder and Carol Ball as paymaster. October 18 -- Ensign W. C. Saunders appeared upon the scene. He took the entire morning trying to tell us we would need cards and an- nouncements before we could leave the ship. All were wondering if they really would need them in May. November 7 -- Today the crew assembled in the auditorium to hear Seaman Ist class Corbin vs. Seaman 2nd class Henley in a debate con- cerning the merits of Mr. Roosevelt and Mr. Dewey for president. After the debate the polls opened and President Roosevelt was re-elected by a la1'ge majority. November 10 -- A party was given on board and how we enjoyed itl It had been postponed because of numerous voyages and the absence of our captain, The whole crew fell in bed very tired, but everyone had had a wonderful time. November 10 -- Everyone on deck went wild with enthusiasm when the Admiral came in and announced that the symbols of our graduation had at last arrived. There was considerable digging around trying to find enough dough so that the Admiral would allow us to claim our rings. November 17 -- The crew was called together by the captain in order to select the staff for the year book. Betty Beatty was chosen as Lieuten- ant and Mandley Johnston Lieutenant. J. G. November 22 -- Yum! Yum! That turkey dinner was really enjoyed even if it was eaten during a rough voyage. November 29 -- What a break! We have reached a port of cally there will be two days shore leave. This has been anticipated since the old town clock struck nine on September 8. December 4 -- Aye. Aye, Sir! We are back on the old ship again with everyone complaining because he doesn't want to go back to his battle station.

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MARSHALITE. 1945 ADVICE TO JUNIORS As the old saying goes. Advice is the cheapest thing you can give but Juniors, we thought you would appreciate some any way. Most important of all take advantage of those Senior privileges be- fore others do. According to Miss Brewer the Seniors still hold the title of being the noisiest class in schoolg do your best Juniors to keep it noisy Qwith much more volumej. By all means be sure you pass three subjects in order to participate in sports and hold your offices. If you ever happen to get into an argument, just call on Mrs. Smith because she certainly puts up a good fight. Another thing, at the first of school be sure you have a written ex- cuse for Physical Ed. It might come in handy after staying out until the Wee hours of the morning on a. date. Juniors. you had better take my advice and go to work this summer because you will sure need the money when you become a Senior. Just when you think you've paid your last debt, up pops another one bigger than the first. If you possibly can, try to take Chemistry sixth period under Mrs. Brent, experiments always take up a whole hour, and the baseball games outside the class window are also interesting to watch. When you begin writing your thesis, why read a lot of books and stuff, when it would be so much easier to copy right out of the book. The next easy step will be to do it all over again. Juniors, when you become Seniors, be as dignified as possible, so the rest of the school can have fun calling you stuck up You will soon find out that the life of a Senior is by no means an easy one, but in a couple of years you Will probably look back on it as the happiest year of school. , Last but by no means least, if you ever want any more advice than that which we're giving you, go to Miss Partlow because she can answer your question while you're thinking of what to ask her. Putting all the joking aside Juniors, we, the Seniors of '45, would like to wish you much success in the coming year. KITTY li U Ii G ESS MANDLEY JOHNSTON

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MARSHALITE 1945 SHIPS' LOG 1945 fcontinuedl December 20 -- Today we were all entertained in the galley by the captain. What a good snack they fixed for us on Christmas. Tonight we held Christmas Follies on the deck. Yes, everyone had a wonderful time. December 21 -- Last port of call for 19443 we leave the ship for ten whole days of feasting and merriment. Home sweet home and no one to pipe ns on deck. January 2 -- All hands were on deck with sad faces and a. dark out- look for the future. Storms are aheadg exams are beyond the next wave. January 29 -- No land lubbers aboardg the storm has been weathered without a single sailor being disabled for the remaining voyage. CEXams are overb February 6 -- In true Navy style. my shipmates chose today Out of the Harbor into Deep Channels as the motto. They followed through by choosing navy blue and white for the colors and a red rose as the flower. February 7 -- The crew decided. upon the shipis entertainment. Brother Goose is to be presented on March 23rd in the assembly hall. Lieutenant Johnston and Seaman Triplett will play the leading roles, supported by Seaman Farkus. Beatty. Stribling, Burgess. Ball, Moore, Jeffries. Anderson and Herringdon. March 23 -- Tonight the crew presented its play. and what a joyful time we had. When it was over, the old ship was practically a Wreck. May 4 -- A riot on board ! The Junior-Senior Prom with only three Senior boys ! It takes a real old salt to survive. but sailors like variety in women and it was a pleasure to keep 21 beautiful belles happy. May 30 -- Here we are on deck tonight to bid you farewell in our class night program. Tomorrow we shall have only memories of the old ship. May 31 -- Ship Ahoy! Stand by U. S. S. World to take aboard 24 seamen who have just completed their training and are ready to go out into deep channels. Bon Voyage, Shipmates. FR ED DIE ANDERSON