Montpelier High School - Mirror Yearbook (Montpelier, OH)

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The Editor Speaks AMERICA'S MOBILIZATION Here in our country, the torch of freedom burns high. Shining as a beacon, its glowing light ever guides us to the way of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happinessf' We breathe free air-We are not regimented into virtual enslavement-We have the right of free speech--We have the right to worship freely and publicly to assemble. 'W'e have the right to be secure in our persons and in our homes. It is no accident that these things are so, they are a precious heritage, established for us by men who believed that they were worth fighting for, worth the sacrifice of lives and fortunes to establish. Tomorrow the United States may be without a friend, anywhere in the world, able to lift a finger or even a voice for us. Upon us alone may fall the wrath-and the demands of a dictator ruled world. If these things happen, democracy may die-or it may be born again. To survive we must be strong-strong enough to meet any situation. We must make democracy in the United States work as it has never worked before in its history. We must make the spirit of freedom blaze as it has not blazed since the days of the revolution. Steps of mobilization are in progress to produce this strength. In- dustry has been mobilized. The great factories of our nation have made the preparedness issue paramount. New positions of great power have been created and great men have been appointed to fill these posi- tions. Production has been stepped up to a 24 hour schedule. Workers and employers have agreed to overlook differences in opinion, to increase the tempo of the nation's machinery. Next the man power of the United States has been mobilized into a powerful army, navy, and air corps. The men of our country have been called to colors and have responded whole-heartedly. Families, friends, good jobs and college educations have been left behind-the request that was made of our men has been met. Finally comes the most important phase in America's mobilization- the work of regimenting her citizens. This consists chiefly of the form- ing of an attitude-an attitude of victory. Through simple acts that display will to win, acts such as women knitting for British soldiers, students trying to further their understandings of the workings of a democracy, the pride shown by workers which results from the increased responsibility placed upon them--through acts like these the citizens offer encouragement to our industry and our man power. It is these simple deeds that count. As Emerson so aptly said, The only true prayer is the farmer plowing in the fieldf' Simple, sincere efforts mold its will to win-the will, this is so necessary for victory in any kind of competitive contest, be it in sports, or in somethng as great as the struggle of a nation to uphold and preserve its way of life. It is to this effort, toweld our national and spiritual heritage into the structure of a strong, dynamic America that we dedicate this 1941 issue of the Mirror. Lee Powers-Editor. Page 4

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TABLE OF CONTENTS -The All-Amefaeee School -The Confrol Levers of me Fuhlre -esymeere of Freedom -Demeefeeye Champions -The Tramp of Mefeleaee Fee+ Page 3

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DEDICATION At a time such as this with the world rocking on its founda- tion from the greatest upheaval in its troubled history, it is indeed hoth fitting and urgent that all of as Americans should reajfirin the hond of loyalty which hinds us in service to our Country. The instilling of sueh an einotion within our people will assure the carrying out of the national preparedness pro- grain in the speediest and inost thorough manner possihle. Thus we of the class of 1941 are of one inind in dedicating this yearhoolz to our theine-God Bless America-and to the great work of national defense. -Torn Calero A MEMORIAL TO MRS. LASH will forever linger here. -James Stahl Mrs. N. G. Lash Page 5 We pause for a moment, to pay tribute to Mrs. N. G. Lash, for her un dying loyalty and art contributions to our schools and community. All of her art tokens bespoke of partiotism friendship, kindness, and citizenship Mrs. Lash always had Words of encour agement for the students as well as grown-ups, and our memories of her