Pembroke Academy - Academian Yearbook (Pembroke, NH)

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ghd, g g ,T fi Emp- A C1.A,jl.E Nl l A N -p p p - A TRIBUTE TO Oun Lost LEADER On April l2, 1945 in Warms Springs, Georgia, Franklin Delano Roosevelt 'slept away.N The be- loved president who had led us so bravely through times of peace and war had been denied the privilege of seeing the victory for which he had fought. He gave his life so we could enjoy everlasting peace. Roosevelt's political career be- gan early, for he served New York State as senator prior to the first World War. An ardent supporter of Woodrow Wilson in the election of 1912, he was rewarded by being appointed Assistant Secretary of the Navy. In the election of 1928, he was a firm backer of Alfred E. Smith who helped him in the early days of his career, and in that same year he, Roosevelt, became Governor of New York serving two terms. During the period 1932-1945 Roosevelt was elected ,for the office of president of the United States four times, defeating four Repub- lican candidates--Hoover, Landon, Wilkie, and Deweyw-in the national elections. Throughout his years of public service he accomplished much for this country. His efforts have been criticized by many, but we must admit that he did form or- ganizations for the unemployed. He also saved the banks of the nation, and it was he who lifted the country out of the chaos of the depression. On December 7, 1941, the Japa- nese attacked Pearl Harbor, and with the beginning of the war our president took on the tremendous task that eventually brought on his collapse. In the trying days of 1942 and 1943 F. D. R. exerted him- self to the utmost to bring about the necessary change from peace to war. On many occasions he met with the leaders of the other allied powers, and was one of the nbig three.n During the last few months of his life it was evident that the president was weakening under the strain of war, After twelve years as head of the most powerful nation on earth, he finally gave in under the burden that he was carrying and died on that fateful April afternoon. His first and last desire was for the welfare of the people and nation. In the trying days ahead may we ever be mindful of the un- spoken words taken from his ad- dress to have been delivered on April 13, 1945, WLet us move fore ward with strong and active faith.V Frederick Whittemore, '48 3 - Q -I l - l - U How THE WAR AFFECTS THE MlND- v or THE HIGH ScHooL STUDENT Amid these chaotic times of agres- sion, corruption, and destruction, the entire world is conscious of physical and mental changes that must be made to cope with the re- .quirements of a world at war. Of these people, it is the high school student to whom the greatest confidence and help must be given, for they are to be 'the world of to- morrow,W Since that immortal day,Deo8mber 7, l941,the high school student has become aware of the burden laidqaon his shoulders during these times of international conflict. Many are unaware of the services the high school student is rendering his country. These boys and girls know that many positions are vacant because men are leaving to enterthe Armed Services. They know that the fighting front cannot endure without the home front and are eager to lnlp. Some work in stores and many in factories, under part-time-employe ment, producing the implements of war which their fathers and brothers fighting in the four corners of the world need. Girls work in nurseries

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I took my place in what I thought r s M s .,,T1HAEo-A CA 0 EMM J Alert A-nga-1,14 Y , 'nf' '-J and hospitals as well as taking care THANKSGIVINGJ--1944 of children for mothers engaged in work at defense plants. ' During harvest period when our nfood-soldiers' inform us of the need of farm help to harvest the season's crop, many students abandon their vacation plans to work on some farm to feed our servicemen and people. Then, too, school enrollments have declined because of students not waiting to graduate to help their country,but leaving for the service when of age. They didn't go because the right of killing, shedding blood, andlcaving their' homes and parents were pleasing nor because they enjoyed being at death's door. They knew their country needed them to fight for freedom and democracy. During the past two years, Pem- broke Academy has lost nine of its under classmen and eighteen of the graduates to the services. This is a small town and is only and exanqme of what is happening on a large scale in larger communities. Many people regard the high school student as a nonchalant,care- free, and unforseeing individual. Actually,the high school student of today is as conscious of the warand his responsibilities now and in our future peace as is anyone. Although he seems somewhat carefree and eIUy at times, remember that he is will- ing and eager to do his duty for this, our country. They've fought from the beaches of Normandy to the Gates of Berlin and from the Island of Guadalcanal to the volcanic ash of the Idandof Iwo Jima because the youth of today believes that freedom can only be realized in a country where Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happi- ness are the rights of every indi- vidual. William VanderHaegen, '46 .It is extremely arduous, in such tempestuous, heart-rending times,to grasp in even a small way, the deep significance and full meaning of Thanksgiving--yet there is much to be thankful for. True, sorrow, heartbreak, and intense pain have been forced on some of us and cer- tainly numerous minor inconveniences affect all of us. Nevertheless, we are blessed with many tangible and intangible riches for which we should be deeply grateful. America is a land of plenty a land of opportunity,a free country. We have been spared the bloody hor- rors of the dark days that come to an invaded country. We can sit down to a hearty meal with a clear con- science and go to sleep at night when the day's work is done, confi- dent that when morning comes wevull still be alive and our homes intact. We are spared many types of fear. We can think what we please, say what we vish,and assemble as we see fit. We are entitled to freedom of religion, and freedom of enterprise. Moreover, education is deemed very necessary and important. These are only a few of the many blessingsbe- stowed upon us. Truly there iS much for which to be thankful. Ellen Child, '46 ill?-il-lk-Ill SUSPENSE was the death seat. Slowly the ground began to creep out from un- der meg thoughts flashed through my mind piling themselves into a great ball of suspense. Nearer and nearer I came until I thought I could bear the strain no longer. I closedmy eyes: my muscles tightenedg I