Pembroke Academy - Academian Yearbook (Pembroke, NH)

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o o o o o T .Asc M I A P4 ' .DTE o c l c is A Most of us will find that the doors on which we knock will be luboled 'Push.n A few will be able to push harder than others and will get farther. Several of us may even from run up against revolving doors time to time, but We hope we will all be able to find our way out of them. These revolving doors will represent the times of adversity when we arg out of a job or when we are in a position where there is no chance for promotion or increase in pay. we feel as if we are going round and round without getting anwb where. Let's for the moment wander into the future and see what will become of these members of the class of forty-five who entered different doors in the house of life. Mr. A was a boy who never seemed to study in school but always get good marks. He never knew what it was like for the rest of us to study every night Afor the next day's class and still have to cram the night before a test. Mr. A decided to go on to college and become a doctor, New he has set up practice in his own home town, but he has learned something which he will never forget. In college he found out what we went through in high school. Mr. Zffound that he had to study every day, and that he, too, had to cram the night before a test. He learned that al- though he began his life's journey through the door labeled Hwalk In,u he must pass through the door label- ed nPush,n into the room of greater knowledge before reaching the door of success labeled, nConquest Com- pany, Mr. A, President.n Although Miss B had the ability to do well in school,she never took the time to do more than the bear minimum. All through her high school years she laughed at those who worried about what they would do when they stepped out into the outside world and had to earn their own living. Shrugging hor shoulders would say, 'I'll let fate take she care of that.n Well, fate did take care of it for her but not so Emor- ably as she had anticipated, After graduation Miss B found herself with nothing in particular to do. Just staying at home helphg with the work became very dull and she soon realized that she was get- girl was couldn't ting nowhere in life. This in a nrevolving dooru and find her way out. Striking upon the idea of putting her studies to use, got a job as a bookkeeper. she Gradually she worked her way qainto the position of a privatesecretary. At first, it was hard and she had a lot to learn before becoming an ef- ficient bookkeeper and secretary. She, too, has learned that in order to exit through the door of success instead of the backziley offailure, one must nPushn hard on the door of knowledge. ' Mr. C knew long before he left high school that he wanted to go to college and become a lawyer. Knoww ing from the start that to be a success in the world, it is es- sential that one be able to work for it, he worked hard all through high school to save money enough to pay part of his expenses, and, by working summers, and with what his father could give him to help, he completed the necessary training an now is a prospering young lawyer. As a result, all the doors thatle now enters are labeled WNolcome' and the doors through which he leaves are labeled nThank you, call again.H Through his conscientious- ness, courage, and ambition, he has made for himself a place in the house of good living. lmst of us of the Senior class realize now that knowledge isgained only threhgh hard work, honest ef- fort, and sincere desire to learn, With this knowledge, we are going to prove to the world that we cannot only nPush' but push hard on the door of knowledge,

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T T T ti E A C3 A EJ E M I A N --V --- centered around an omnipotent being, God. In America, we do not have one specific church to whichwweare com- pelled to go, but we may select for ourselves the church whichwe desire to attend. Religion is the funda- mental basisci our standard of liv- ing, To go to church is an oppor- tunity we all may have, Eyfbllowing high moral principles,thereis noth- ing to lose and everything to gain. To trust in God gives us a secure feeling. However,we do not let this trust become strong enoughto delete all fears from everyday life. In our Democracy we have four freedmmx freedom of speech,freedom from want, freedom of religion, and freedom these freedoms from fear. All of man can control to a great extent but fear is a menacing problem. A fear when it little child, meets first sees a cow or any animal. A mother has fear for her children of lurking dangers, fear for his family is lows Not only in who are unaware anda father has when his income these, but in many more incidents fear plays a part. To have a better life, we need steady employment for all and equality'h1the distribution of money and all things. 4 The development of America since the Pilgrims first landed in 1620 has provided work fox thousands of people,and work is one of our major opportunities presented to those who are willing to seek its Work is a dependable basis which keeps the bill collector from the doorn There are many vocations awaiting each one of us. There is salesman- ship, journalism, and professionsf We do not need to wait, however, until we are seventeen to prepare for our life work, but we may pre- pare .for it through avocations, There are many valuable avocations such as photography, art,and music. What more could America offer toadd her youths in acquiringa high stan- dard of living? Last but not least is the oppor- tunity to have good health, Here in America we have organizations made up of' individuals who are studying diseases and administering the best of medical care. If it weren't for our boys and girls who are ,able to become doctors and nurses we would not be able to com- bat diseases, Good health keepsus fit for duty and America needs all of its youths in first-class condition, America's progress in medical work has helped to save the lives of all those who volunteer to maintain our liberty. Ameriedh IQA youths help it to keep on its feet during the troublesome times of war, America should be grateful for its knowledge of san- itary .conditions and the interest men have shown hithe welfare of the people. , These opportunities-.education, recreation, religion, work, and health--make up an abundant life. With these Golden Opportunities in view, may we seek them and at our knock, have the door of a new life open unto us, members of the class of 1945. CLASS ORATION-- THE SECRET TO SUCCESS Velma Munroe Some of the members of the class of forty-five willbe more fortunate than Others. The doors in some lives will be labeled Nwalk In.' Opportunities will be presented to gain further knowledge without hay- ing to work for it. During tests, they may have always been lucky enough to sit across the aisle from the class wizardoriwere good in the sign language. Friends may have of- fered them positionsin places where they will be able tc advance rapidly and easily,

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c .gTH,E,, AcAoiEgM.s.AnN,c or p or.Ass wz:.L ' Elsie Yeaton Academy, town of Pembroke, State of New Hampshire, being of sound mind and body, do hereby ascribe all-our worldly goods, tangible and intangi ble, relevant and irrelevant,to our lawful beneficiaries First, we, the Seniors of Pem- broke Academy, wish to leave the faculty our sincere appreciation for their help and guidance through our four years, hoping they will rs member our good points and forget our bad ones. Secondly, we the Seniors leave to the Juniors our best wishes for a most successful Senior Year. Third, to the lower classes we leave our best wishes and our un- usual knowledge, knowing that some- day you, too, will be Seniors. We will our personal possessions as follows: I,Eleanor Adams, leave to Ronald Normandeau my excuses for being late to classes. Perhaps you'll get away We,the Class of l945 of Pembroke i9 with it, too, when you become a Sen- ior. My Job of correcting English spelling papers,I leave to Virginia Craft So I, James Bates, leave my various parking places to Sherburne Ghicker- ing. CHere's hoping your car starts when it's time to go home, Sherb,l I leave my singing ability which I use ,on the Epsom bus to Leonard Batchelder. I,Norman Bonenfant, leave my air of dignity and importance to Judson Sanderson.' You'd be surprised how it helps you get away with things, Judson. I leave my nchevyn to John Carr, to keep it in good running condition. All you have to do is to fill it with good-looking girls, which is not hard at P. A, I, Amedee Courtemanche, leave my corner back seat to Edwin Child, Dodging out of a class is a cinch from this seat, Edwin. I leave my ability of being everywhere at once to Gary Freeman. I, Francis Davis, leave my abil- ity to dodge lessons and then de- clare I've done them to Clayton Higgins. I leave my clowning and ability to keep a straight face when a teacher looks my way to Ar- nold Lewis. I, Elizabeth Drew, leave my ser- vicemen addresses to Eva Beard. If you need any suggestions on mate- rial, I'll be glad to furnish it. I leave my good conduct marks to Hugh Warren. p I, Raymond life, leave my place on the basketball team to Earl Els- more--don't let P. A. down, Earl. I leave my way with the women and my attraction on Glass Street to Thomas McNamara. I, Kenneth Fowler, leave my shy- ness to William VanderHaegen. I also leave my vegetable route to Stanley Paskowski. Don't make too many early calls Stan, or you'll soon find out everyone doesn't get up as early as you. I, Wilma Gale, leave my ability to argue about my marks to Allan LaBontee. My place on the gir1!s basketball team, I leave to Ann Farnum. I, Stuart Gile, leave my mental ability to Ernest Mitchell. Don't waste it all on books,Ernestg there are other pleasures in life. I leave to David Diehl my heightg it helps in lots of ways. I, Stanley Grimes, leave my wise cracks and sense of humor to UDick Trgcyn Fowler. Bon't use them in English class too much. I bequeath my ability in chemistry and physics to Bradford Allen. I,Joan Henricksen, leave my love for the British to Henry Munroe. Don't let the British down, HHank.n I bequeath my acting ability to Leno nie Bickford. I,Glorie Henry, leave my dieting that begins in the morning and ends in the afternoon to Norman Richard. Keep right at it--you'll succeed. I leave g certain- Concord High School boy to Ellen Child--see that no harm comes to him, Ellen.