Morris High School - Yearbook (Bronx, NY)

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'Decea.sed. QNX XNXQ X X X I WHIIHXNXNX K ,......--l--14 Qlrnix hr Guzrre JOHN BACSO. VICTOR DALY. WILLIAM DARLING. WALTER HEDLEY. 'NEWBERRY HOLBROOK SAMUEL MARIENSTEIN. 22

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Gold Stars they were at Camp, the authorities are doing their utmost to provide us with all conveniences and comforts, knowing this, we look at everything in a cheerful light and we know that this optimism and unwillingness to grumble is an earnest of the fine things we are going to do at the front. How proud I am of being an American! The people of this town somewhere-in-France tell me that they admire Ameri- can clan, American generosity, and the American spirit of fair play. Perhaps I am overstepping the bounds of modesty but I am merely giving you a transcript of the words of various Allied soldiers I have spoken to. The Canadians are certain that We shall make as good a showing as they, the Australians are sure that we shall share with them the task of wiping out the Huns, the English Tommies like the freedom and ease of our ways. Furthermore, some of the Allied soldiers say that the Americans now in the front line are putting up a splendid fight against the I-Iuns. It is proverbial that one does not know how good a thing is until he misses it. Therefore, when a Lieutenant who hails from a western state told me of the fine soldiers that come from the West, of the fine people that live there, and of the splendid opportunities one can find there, it began to dawn on me what a wonderful country our United States is. It is so big, so gener- ous, so fair to all, that it is a privilege to fight for such a land. Being a soldier is not a trivial game, yet when one remembers that our country is trying to spread the light of liberty, inter- national fairplay, and the right to live and let live, throughout the world, one can endure anything. American adaptability, which enables our soldiers to beat their instructors at their own game, and American patriotism will tame the Hun. Inasmuch as this day has been decreed Mother's Day, I have written to my parents and expressed to them my deep gratitude for the numerous sacrilices they made so that I might get a college education. But their previous unselfishness is no- thing in comparison with their ready willingness to let me en- joy the privilege of fighting for the best country in the World. Although they worry and perhaps silently suffer, I am proud of having parents who would be ashamed to have me stay at home in the present crisis. Isrnoms Rorcaan, Co. H, 307th Infantry. Compiled by GREGORY PINCUS. 21

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Uhnsliiriumph nf Ehuratinn A PLAY IN THREE ACTS Characters Galahad . Thought Enthusiasm Caution Instruction Learning Reputation Education Intelligence Friendship The Soul of Man Daughters to Instruction Daughters to Education ACT I. Scene-A small garden surrounded by a high circular wall All over the smooth-shaven grass are bright white daisies, with sparkling buttercups liberally sprinkled among them. Here and there are bushes with roses in full bloom. At the largest of these bushes, in the center of the garden, are seated three figures, wearing rose-colored garments. Instruction, in the center, is a charming matron, whose golden hair, blue eyes, and fair cheeks have not yet lost the lustre of youth. At her right is Learning, a maiden with a comely, but expressionless face 5 such a one as is chiseled out by artists, which lacks the feeling of life.. At her left is Reputation, a bewitching damsel, whose bright, laughing eyes and pretty dimples have won her many slavish followers. Through a small door in the wall at the side of the garden enter Galahad, Thought, Enthusiasm and Caution. Galahad is a lad of thirteen, rather small in stature, with' dark hair, a well-formed face, and the hope and idealism of V youth shining in his deep brown eyes. Thought is a kindly, grave spirit and follows Galahad about like a faithful nurse- It is impossible to describe her, for her appearance is always chang- ing. Enthusiasm and Caution, though sister and brother, are direct opposites. The one clad in bright gold, romps about playfully, and all who see her cannot escape from the con- tagion of joy in her lively eyes. The other is groomed in sombre brown, his pace is stately, almost melancholy, his frown chills the happy feelings of those who are near him. 23