Quincy High School - Goldenrod Yearbook (Quincy, MA)

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Editorial 3ht ifli'muriant Since the close of hostilities, mam varied suggestions have been offered as to what form of memorial Quincy High School should establish for those men— our friends and classmates—who paid the supreme sacrifice. One student is not capable of deciding upon a fitting and effective dedication. I bis project is so important it needs the best in ideas from several pupils who, themselves, should solve the problem ol a fitting memorial. In general the suggestions have been plaques and statues. William Guyctte suggested that a new pony should be erected, to take the place ol the old one. which is cracked in several places. The pony has always been a symbol to the students ol Quincy High—and even more so to those who’ve gone. Is it necessary that this memorial be built by the hands of men? Would not having it built in the hearts of men be even more potent? This sentiment was very adequately and simph expressed In Ruth Fandel, when she said. And now as you lie with your buddies, some ol whom died for a way they never fully understood, you wonder if back home they‘11 remember, because that’s all you ask them to do is to remember—those who gave their lives. Laurice Haynes believes that the best type of memorial would be a scholar- ship which would enable a boy or gill to enter college for earnest research ami study. Now. in this atomic era, the need for intelligent men and women is pre- eminent. II this country is to remain at peace with the other nations ol the world, it must have the support of every man. woman and child. Onl through education of these people will future wars be avoided and a lasting peace obtained. The best conceivable type of memorial today is one which will prevent another memorial tomorrow. M aI REF.N Mot ETON The boys and girls of America today must face an unprecedented problem in education, an enigma—How to get into college? The nation’s institutions ol higher learning are and will be overcrowded with returning veterans, high school graduates, and their wartime enrollment. It is only just that every ex-serviceman be given a fair chance to make good in college if he so desires. This means that some ol the high school graduates of 1946 simply must wait, for a brief period, at least. There are outlets to the solution of the question. Many of the veterans who do enter school, will doubtless abandon theii plans for extended education aftei a not too lengthy stay in college. Room lor more young men is being made in some co educational institutions by drastic 01 complete reduction of the feminine enrollment. This, of course, in helping to supply the answer to the male dilemma, is adding to the female predicament. It means that girls’ colleges will have an augmented entrance list to handle. Concerning the possible additional question as to whether or not 18-year olds will be inducted into some form ol military service either by peacetime con- sci ipiion oi compulsory legislation, the outlook doesn’t seem too dark. The gov- ernment may have to be satisfied to secure the necessary forces by the voluntary enlistment of young men. Many boys intend to enlist for a one and a half or two year stretch to gain G. I. privileges upon discharge and to pass over the time between high school graduation and college entrance. The veteran must come first today. Where there is room, the more worthy civilians rale second choice—the others will have to wait. Paul Goode

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jEditor-in-Chief Assistant . . Literary Editor Assistant . . . Art Editor . . Assistant Alumni Editors School Activities Senior Activities Sports Editors Secretaries Junior Editors Sophomore Editors ............Maureen Moulton ..................... Paul Goode ....................Ruth Fandel .................. Shirley Sherad ...............Barbara Griffin ...............Warren Carlson Rosalie DiBona and Jean Gaston . Ann Doherty and Mary Doherty Phyllis Ladas Jean Pearson Betty Quinn Nancy Proctor Dorothy Skefls Elaine Tolpin Kenneth Skantz and Hoover Wong Bettie Gens Carolyn Gould Marion C. Johnson Irene Keith {Carolyn Chamberlain Wilfred Rouleau Marilyn McMillan {Barbara Small Sally Roy Paul Flynn Manager Secretary JJuiiness Staff Mar Pi menial June MacLean M. visors Joy L. Nevens, Chairman; Isabel S. Browne, Lotta S. Page. George Phillips, Marie Poland. Mary C. Turner, Catherine I. Walsh page thirteen

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