Marshall High School - Marshallite Yearbook (Marshall, VA)

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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

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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 PROPHECY Ll? We a1'e sister Nereidsg our father is the old man of the sea who knows whither this good ship will be tossed and what the fate of her crew will be. Yes. there will be storms and sliipwrecks as well as smooth sailing for no ship of life braves all the waves of time with- out disasters, but fear not your ship is not destined to be lost. Hear me as I reveal to you the fate of your crew. There is one who will travel far to distant lands where she will help bind up the wounds of a bleeding world. Her understanding, tolerant and unselfish nature will be her best ally as she ministers to the needs of homeless. wretched, broken pieces of humanity. Irene Barb will be known widely as the Angel of the Reconstruction. Another member of the crew will find happiness as a good farmer's wife. Her house will be spotless, and her husband's budget will al- ways balance. To her will come the satisfaction of being a frugal wife who is cherished by her husband and respected in her commu- nity. Who is she? Why Helen Mayhugh, known to her neighbors as Mrs. Herman Moore. Aboard this ship there is a sailor who will become a great surgeon. Some day he will be the leading physician on the staff of Doctors' Hospital, and patients will come from far and near to be treated by him. Marshall will be proud to recall that he was once president of her S.C.A. I refer to Mandley Johnston. ' Now, here is a surprise for youg that tiny, little. athletic sailor- ette, Dorothy Canard, will one day direct the physical education program at M.H.S. No, don't begin feeling sorry for herg she will not have all the trials and tribulations Miss Howdershell has to endure. There will be a fine new well-heated gym, also swimming pool.