Owosso High School - Spic Yearbook (Owosso, MI)

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Salutatory l l Where's Ed? He can fix it. Those were the words often used in connection with Edward Matzkanin at the war plant where he was working when he was called into the armed forces. Yes, and around school, too, he was usually to be found in the physics lab working on motors, building apparatus, and the like. His mechanical inclinations did not interfere with his academic work, however, and his record in the Class of '45 speaks for itself. Yes, wherever he is at present, all know that He can fix it. The Class of 1945 welcomes you to its commencement exercises. We sincerely thank the community for the educational advantages it has offered us. We owe a debt of gratitude to our parents, for they are the ones who have sacrificed for our wants and who have helped to make us happy. We should thank the townspeople for their support in every project we have undertaken. We are especially grateful to the Board of Education for the school that we have and for the many things they have done for our welfare. We should also show our appref ciation to our teachers who have been so cooperative and understanding. High school days have meant a lot to this class. The four years have gone in a hurry, but we have taken subjects to meet our desires and needs. We have grown mentally and spiritually and thus we are better fitted to go out and be victorious over the problems each of us will have to face. We hope to be a credit to our school. For some, their formal education is ended while others will continue in higher institutions of learning. Even though we are being graduated in the midst of world turmoil, we have high aspirations, and in the end, we will be victorious. You have placed the assets of a progressive community in our hands to do with as we please. As we go our respective ways in life, we hope that your faith in us will be justified. By our accomplishments, our appreciation will be shown. Ilene Muzzy fBecause our salutatorian was called to the service before this high school year was com' pleted and we were unable to get in touch with him, Miss Ilene Muzzy, the third ranking mem' ber of the Class of 1945, graciously consented to write the above address. The Spic Staffj

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Valedictory Friends and classmates: As we terminate our high school days, we realize that we are completing four of the most formative years of our lives. We find ourselves somewhat reminiscent - evaluating the formal instruction and the social contacts these four short but priceless years have provided for us. To us, they represent four years of learning, not only from books, but learning from practical living, learning how to adjust ourselves to a confused and warftorn world. However difficult the future may seem, we are not in the same position as the classes that recently preceded us. They saw before them unending years of strife among nations. We, the Class of 1945, are about to step into the world whose future is bright and encouraging, a peaceful future in which we find friendly nations working together in harmony. It is our privilege to be able to concentrate our efforts in establishing such a world by careful and exacting planning, rather than by tearing it down with heavy artillery, ships, guns, and planes. True, many of us must enter the armed forces to help terminate this tragedy. However, we will do so with the hope of ending it permanently and soon. When victory comes, we will be responsible for applying our learning at peace tables all over the world. Past generations are responsible for what the world is today. We shall be ac' countable for what it will be tomorrow. It is for us to determine whether we shall have a world divided by strife and greed or one dominated by the teachings of the Son of Galilee. Whatever threats that may confront us, we must analyze the situation to procure the right. Otherwise the world will be filled with chaos and confusion undreamed of in all the history of mankind. WE MUST SET THE PACE! ! Wilma Lyons

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THE JOHN BELL CUP Awards This cup is awarded to a senior boy who pos' sesses a winning personality, high academic ability, athletic prowess, and an allfround good character. Recipient: G. C. L. SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENT: U. OF M PLAQUE On this plaque is placed the name of the senior boy who is outstanding in athletics, scholarship, and character. Recipient: TEACHERS' CLUB SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENT: BLUE TRIANGLE CUP This cup is an honor bestowed upon a senior girl who has many notable characteristics and who is in the upper third of her class. Recipient: U. OF M. ALUMNI CLUB SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS: D. A. R. AWARD The Daughters of the American Revolution present a medal to the senior girl who has distinguished herself in citizenship and serv' ice of her class. Recipient: WOMEN'S CLUB LOAN RECIPIENT: G. A. A. AWARD The Girls' Athletic Association awards to the outstanding girl athlete an honorary medal. Recipient: MICHIGAN STATE SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENT: SCIENCE AWARD This award is presented to the student who has made a notable advancement in science. Recipient: