Plymouth High School - Pilgrim Yearbook (Plymouth, MA)

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C- V Q- mm ear an Jlar This year many of our classmates, who in ordinary times would be graduating with us, are now serving in the armed forces. Many of these boys are already overseasg others are training in this country. We think it fitting to have, in place of Alumni Notes, excerpts from letters of former members of the Class of Nineteen Forty-five. At present I am stationed at a base in South America. The heat is intense, and the country aboun-ds with snakes, alligators, monkeys, baboons, and millions of annoying insects. For recreation we climb the hills, go swimming and fishing, pick many varieties of fruit, and have ourselves a time knocking cocoanuts down from the palm trees. We have a pet monkey nam-ed Skipper that has thoroughly learned the art of pocket picking. He loves to go horseback riding and, when we do take him with us, we have to keep an eye on him because he likes to beat the horse and these horses are pretty wild. I appreciate the interest the school has taken in me and wish to thank all. Joseph Santos SIXC South America I don't believe any of you will ever be able to realize how much those of us out here wish we were back graduating with you. But of course there is a war to be fought, and you people back home wish you could be part of the team out here doing the fighting. I realize it because I was once one of you and I wished it, too. Jack Estey South Pacific Our ship, the Miami , has participated in the bombardment of the Palau Islands and the Marianas. We w-ere in the supporting group in the occuption of the Marianas, Palau, Leyte, and Luzon. We hav-e had several air raids by the Japs but never been hit or suffered a single casualty. Arthur Freeman S 1,f'C South Pacific I have been transferred to the Pacific Fleet and I soon hope to meet some of my friends out here. It certainly will be a thrill to me-et some one from home so far away in a strange land. I would like to extend my best wishes to the entire graduating class of 1945. Leno Atti F 37C South Pacific Page Q7

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MRS. ALICE URANN Her voice was ever soft. Gentle, and low,-an excellent thing in a woman. V.-,Q W . ,. ,E V I MR. RICHARD SMILEY To leave this keen encounter of our wits. FJ ' MRS. AMELIA VINCENT I A sr .. ' 1 4571 ' V ' U I 5 -' L W ,, A,- .. MISS MARGIE WILBER Age cannot wither her, nor custom stale Her infinite variety. MRS. MARION LONGEVER One that excels the quirk of blazoning pens. E . 21 'Q t.:.g, Page 26' Bid me discourseg I will enchant thine ear MR. CLAIBORNE YOUNG The play-'s the thing . . MRS. RUTH BAILEY Order gave each thing vicwf'

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It's pretty tough to make P. A. C. nowg in fact, it's almost impossible. We had our classification tests about four weeks ago, and I qualified for Radio Operator Mechanic Gunner in a B-26 or B-29. Well, here is the schedule that I have fo-r one day. First, we get up at 4:30 A. M., clean our barracks, and I mean clean them. At seven o'clock the day starts with two hours of drill, then dinner time. After dinner I have two hours of lecture, such as map reading, and then radio studyg then after another physical training period and another lecture we have chow. At six o'clock I have off until nine, unless I get some kind of detail, which we all usually do. Pvt. Richard Balboni Keesler Field, Mississippi CAL65 Olflg PRAYER FOR PEACE We bow our heads in solemn prayer That each may have his proper share Of God's protecting arm and shield. For when the tumult and the shout Of conflict die, a faith devout Remains for humble men to wield. Our task will be benevolent: To soothe men's minds and thus prevent The thoughts of fear that they have known, Of blood and sweat, distress and toil. In blazing heat, on lonely soil, With inner strength from God alone. May generations yet to rise Be freed of horrors from the slcies, And days be tranquil as of yore With happiness beyond compare. O God on high, fulfill our prayer: Help us restore the peace once more. BARBARA STEVENS Page 28