Norwood High School - Tiot Yearbook (Norwood, MA)

Page 10 text:

EDITORIAL Undoubtedly, the class of 1940 will long be remembered as the progressive class that had the gumption and inner fortitude to scorn much of the accepted routine of the senior year. A group of thinkers did not merely continue the time-worn program because of its past record, but decided to investigate these practices solely on their practical advantage to us. Consequently, many of the useless and ancient customs were throw n asiile and a new system of practical and advantageous methods were incorporated. The dignified invitation prom came as a direct result of this new trend of thought. The class of 1940 is to be congratulated on its early realization of the fact that satisfaction with the old customs should never be tolerated if they are not serving their true purpose. It is extremely fortunate that our generation is richly blessed with this valuable asset of initiative coupled with progressiveness. Never before has there been such a time of dark despair in the affairs of the world. A spirit of fatalism and depression, ugly aftermaths of the World War, hangs over the very thoughts and actions of the people like a sullen and fitful animal whose actions are unpredictable. On the very eve of our graduation, the tragic threat of a horrible and ghastly war looms over us, attempting to engulf us. We are a post-war generation in the awful and tragic shadow of Mars, the Monster. Are we going to sit by idly and watch our country slip into the grip of despotism? Our past record certainly shows that we are not. Our graduation song Pioneers by S. B. Hoppin embodies our theme — Conquering, holding, daring, venturing, so we go the unknown ways, Pioneers! . . . we the route for travel clearing. Pio- neers! . . . we must never yield or falter through the battle — through defeat, moving yet and never stopping. Pioneers! Oh, Pioneers! Emil Bazzy, Editor-in-Chief

Page 12 text:

YEAR BDDK STAFF Working hard to fulfill the trust placed in them by their classmates, the various editors and their assistants set forth to produce the finest Year Book possible. New features have been added which greatly improve the looks and also the value of the book. Individual pictures of the faculty, a color scheme throughout the book and many really fine artistic drawings make this a book which is proudly dedicated to a progressive class — the class of 1940. Editor-in-Chief Emil Bazzy Literary Editor Charlotte Kauffman Circulation Manager Robert Wiesman Art Editor Maggio Ciancarelu Photography Editor Edwin Pothier Advertising Manager Arthur Allen