Radford High School - Oak Leaf Yearbook (Radford, VA)

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I , f 'X .X K4 5 H P 1, ,,g if 2 xt, K if ' W il , . T- QQ ' -Q i f , ' .rich xi'-. g.' ... M- ,Y ,, 3, 1 1.27: x, , I A X. ,E ls ' H , ' f' . X ma, Y f 5 L, lv, ,u xx, h . if '4 ,-2 ' ff iff' X Jil X 'fgkf fe' u it. r 9 - N X Q l fr RQ 559' K X xr -1 fl f XX 1j,l -- N Nffftm We hold these truths to be self evident . . . that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their creator with certain inalienable rights, that among these are life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. In 1776 our ancestors found it necessary to declare their independence in order to establish a nation for themselves and their posterity and to obtain freedom of speech, worship, press, and assemblage. These gallant men courageously fought to secure the rights for which all freedom- loving people strive, as a foundation for our country. Today in 1944, we, the youth of America have been challenged to the utmost to protect and preserve our heritage. With unfailing courage and unyielding determination we have set forth to diffuse freedom throughout the world by defeating the agressor nations. Among those so valiantly fighting on the battle fronts for the liberation of all people, are many from Radford. These men and boys went proudly, with not only courage and faith but the knowledge that our American way of life must be preserved for all generations, no matter what the cost. Leaving their homes and families, their jobs and security, they went forth, fully aware that they faced unbelievable hardships, disease, famine and fear. Willing to accept the risk of per- manent blindness, the probability of life-long suffering, perhaps even death in battle, they marched away . . . stalwart and determined, heroes only in the minds of those left at home awaiting their return. For these men nothing was too great a sacrifice for the freedom and liberty in which they believed. Knowing this they are humbly and gloriously fighting to preserve our American beliefs and ideals, unselfishly surrendering themselves to unknown dangers that our children may grow up in a land of peace. As our forefathers, so are they willing to give their lives for the America We have built on the basis of liberty, equality, and fraternity. To you courageous men, who are fighting for our America of tomorrow, and to whom we owe so much, we, the students of Radford High School proudly salute you!

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n I I fm Dedimf Iflfl NINE THE PEOPLE OF THE UNITED STATES IN ORDER TO FORM A MORE PERFECT UNION, ESTABLISH JUSTICE, INSURE DOMESTIC TRANQUILITY, PROVIDE FOR THE COMMON DEFENSE, PROMOTE THE GENERAL WELFARE, AND SECURE THE BLESSINGS OF LIBERTY TO OURSELVES AND OUR POSTERITY, DO ORDAIN AND ESTABLISH THIS CONSTITUTION OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICAN' IN PAST CENTURIES MEN HAVE BEEN FILLED WITH A DESIRE TO STRIVE FOR AN IDEAL VVHICII WAS BEYOND THEIR REACH, BUT WHICH DEMANDED TIIE ATTENTION AND EFFORT OF ALL PEOPLE. THEY WERE CHALLENGED AND THEY CAME FORTH WITH MIGHT AND POWER AND OVERCAME THE EVIL AGAINST THEM. ONCE MORE, OUR HERITAGE HAS BEEN ENDANGERED AND VVE HAVE ENTERED INTO BATTLE TO DEFEND IT. MAY WE REVERENTLY UTTER THANKS TO GOD FOR INSTILLING WITHIN US THIS KEEN AMBITION TO BE A FREE PEOPLE. IN SINCERE RECOGNITION OF TIIE TASK BEING OVERCOME BY THEM, WE, THE SENIOR CLASS OF RADFORD HIGH SCHOOL, NINETEEN HUNDRED AND FOURTY-FOUR, DEDICATE THIS CJAK IIEAF TO EACH AND EVERY MEMBER OF RADFORD HIGH SCHOOL WHO IS SERVING IN TIIE ARMED SERVICES OF OUR COUNTRY.