Mepham High School - Treasure Chest Yearbook (Bellmore, NY)

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In this account of our years at Mepham High School, we have tried to show, not entirely the inescapable effects of the war, but the influence of those activities and customs which have rendered our years so unforgettable here. To us, our Senior year seems most important, and rightly so. We are likely to lose sight of the fact, however, that a Senior Class must be organized and its efforts must be directed into profitable channels. For this organization, and for the success of our efforts, we owe all to Mr. Perrine—a man who impresses others with his strength, his knowledge, and his subtle understanding. Mr. ' P has convinced us all of his ver- satility, and for everything, we can simplv sav— Thank vou. 6

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 Vi'alter E. Johnson Thomas Kees Francis J. Lippold faculty James McDonough Henry Maver Frank Morton Robert Seltman James Sweenev Harry Gregory Chemucha Wishing to present the life story of Harry Chernucha as simply as pos- sible, we have done so by describing two landmarks in his brief, but glorious career: First the class will of 1940 stated that Harry Chernucha leaves his in- tense patriotism to all those who are too passive in their appreciation of America.” And, secondly—a small picture of a young man in the uniform of the United States Navy, carrying the caption,— Lost in Action. We feel that the life and death of Harry Chernucha exemplify the spirit of young American manhood, and, therefore, out of respect to the forces of freedom of which he was a part, we of the class of 1945 dedicate this, the 1945 Treasure Chest to Harry Chernucha, and to all those alumni of Welling- ton C. Mephain High School who have either given their lives in senice of their country, or who stand every ready to make the supreme sacrifice.