Pershing High School - Parade Yearbook (Detroit, MI)

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The spring of l944 will be recorded in history books as the period during which the long awaited D day was ex- pected to come. ln the hearts and minds of the seniors, however, only fond thoughts of happy school days will be remembered. But more important were the visits from our boys who are fighting to preserve all the liberties we enjoy. lt is partly because of these boys and partly because we wanted to do our part in the war that we all backed the Fourth War Loan drive to buy a P-Sl Mustang fighter plane. The hard work that went into making the drive a success was rewarded by the thrill of seeing a plane with the words, John J. Pershing High School, Detroit written on it. lt was satisfying to hear reports from the men who flew the Mustangs saying that it was the fastest plane in the air, that because of this plane the enemy was really feeling the blows of the allies. ls it any wonder, then, that the classbook was named the Mustang? lt typifies the spirit and ambition of every graduate of June, l94-4.

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LOREN C. BOW Principal This ls Your World Your high school, a world within a world, like a city within a state, a state within a nation, all linked by the virtues of a democratic government, challenges your every movement and thought to bring forth sin- cere determination to measure up to your ability in work, study, and play. Never before have American youths had such an important part to'play as during the present world conflict. This is as it should be, because among the many ideals at stake in this struggle, is the perpetuity of democratic education. For all the privileges of our modern education, for all the opportunities bestowed upon you as a result of your education, what does society expect from you? One answer-A Good Citizen. A good citizen is first of all educated to his capacity of learning. He is industriousg' he has a good character, he gets along with his' neighbors, he is tolerant, he is reverentihe assumes the responsibilities of citizenship. He cher- ishes the most important symbol of democratic citizenship--the ballot. More important than who the candidates are is the fact that elections are. Your education must underpin the privileges and powers of citizenship with the qualities of integrity and intelligence. Only through the educational pro- cesses, consciously directed toward this objective, can the success of democracy be guaranteed. Assume the role of responsibility in your daily routine. The fulfillment of this obligation is im- portant to you, to the society in which you live, and to your school. Pershing High School is not just a building of brick and stone, but a community of 2500 fine American boys and girls. Yes, that's Pershing High School, a democratic institution like so many in this great land of ours, where education and coopera- tion, tolerance and honest effort, are a Beachhead to Victory and Peace. LOREN C. BOW, Principal.

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ecficaifirm i Miss Sadie M. Alley, Assistant Principal ' Because she has, for so many years, been the source of the high standards associated with Pershing High School, and because after her long and faithful service to the school, she is leaving, we the class of June, l944, respectfully dedi- cate our book to Miss Sadie M. Alley, assistant principal. To many of us, Miss Alley has represented the peak of education, the ideal type of person to help keep a school running smoothly and effectively, while gaining, year by year, a finer reputation. Yes, we owe a lot to her and may we say, Miss Alley, that your departure will be a source of regret to all. '