Port Jervis High School - Victor Yearbook (Port Jervis, NY)

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XVC are slowly, hesitantly, walking on the highway the end is near. Soon we will leave the road and begin our journey into a dense mist with its rocky, steep paths, darkened to push us into even deeper depths, if we fall. On the highway, the Class of 1946 prepared for future life. The beckoning mist is Life. Unlike the five previous graduating classes, ' we climb over the fence which borders the highway and proceed into a mist of freedom and peace. A The mere mention of the word caused a little light i to flicker ong now it is growing larger and shining brighter. Look, the mist is clearing and we can see all the American fighting men. Their cocky hats and smiling faces wish us well on our grateful way. Suddenly we all turn towards the highwayg we look and reminisce. We were so well prepared. Is the mist really so dense and dark, or will our preparation for future life clear it? VVe begin to recapture the story of our preparation and of our school days.

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VVe, the class of 1946, have the honor of being the first class graduated from Port jervis High School since the termination of VVorld VVar II. Since most of our class members were under fighting age, we were indeed fortunate in having only a few of our fellows marching off to war. However, we have by no means escaped the dreadful war feeling. VV e saw men in the flower of their youth answer the call of Uncle Sam and subsequently pay the supreme sacrifice. And then there were other boys, not so much older than ourselves, who survived the rigors of war but who have received grevious wounds, both mental and physical, some of these heroes will never again see the outside of hospital walls. And what of those who miraculously returned whole and sound? Are these servicemen complete- ly unchanged? VVe think not, the ordeal of sitting in a foxhole for days and nights on end--of sailing through mined waters--of dodging Zeros, to mention but a few war hazards, must have left some mark. For good reasons these boys occupy a well-deserved place in our hearts. And it is to them and to their future we dedicate our classbook. F urther, we, the class of '46, dedicate our classbook to the fervent hope and prayer that world peace, security and happiness can be obtained without further hostilities. We are now taking leave of our cherished school days and are entering a new life of action and responsibility. lt is our intention and our pledge to use our united power to make the hope and preservation of the hard-won peace a reality.

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'OUR FRIENDS Nliss Vcrnclia Crawford, ,Miss Elizabeth Stoddard, Mrs. Louise H. Blood, Mr, Robert Padgett. This year under the able guidance of our sponsors, the Class of '46 has enjoyed a suc- cessful year. lVithout consideration of their own time and pleasure, Mrs. Blood, Miss Craw- ord, Miss Stoddard and Mr. Padgett have helped us in every possible wav. Never once were they called upon that they did not give their counsel and inspiration. Often they of- fered their help before being asked. VVithout them, we would have been at a decided loss. VVe, the Class of '46, wish to thank our sponsors and friends for their never-ending patience. Truly, they have added to the most pleasant memories of our vears at P.-I.H.S. liach senior who passes through the portals of our Alma Mater in june, will leave with fond recollections of a happy senior year, despite our scholastic difficulties and minor troubles. Yes, We salute you. YVe owe you a debt of undying gratitude. If our future lives are as pleasant as vou have made our last year at school, surelv we shall be more fortunate,