Rensselaer High School - Crest and Shield Yearbook (Rensselaer, NY)

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CLASS POEM We've struggled long and struggled hard Through tasks of each school yearg And now we find the long, long trail Of success is bright and clear. Often the way was rough and dark Along the road we came, But by our struggles we've prepared For glories, riches, fame. We are determined, each of us, To carry on the light, For the road to opportunity Is wide and clear and bright. The world now lies before us With endless trails of surcess Offering wealth and happiness That we may all possess. And when our life is ending And drawing to a close, May we look back upon these years And see how well we rose. May we always keep the memories Of the school days we have spent, Days of onward striving With blessings Heaven sent. . . . DONALD LEONARD

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President's Address LADIES AND GENTLEMEN: It is a great honor to welcome you on behalf of the Class of 1938. Tonight our class will go over the happy memories of school days for the last time as a group. After graduation the Class of 1938 will be but another list of names in the annals of Rensselaer High School. Our Class Day exercises will reflect only the lighter side of our high school careers. The endur- ing constructive gifts of our school are treasured in our hearts and minds. We have not forgotten, nor shall we forget, the debt of gratitude we owe our parents and teachers for their wise and kindly guid- ance. We hope to justify it in the years to come. We thank you, ladies and gentlemen, for your attendance. We hope you will enjoy these exercises. I also thank my classmates for the honor of welcom- ing you on this great occasion. 0 PAUL VADNAIS.

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X WHO,S WHO 193 ---l-.., JEAN PAUL VADNAIS if l Www President of Senior Class, Assistant Athletic Editor of Oracle, I year, Athletic Editor of Oracle, l year, Commentator Staff, 1 year, Vice-president of Criterion Club, junior Varsity Basketball, 1 year, Varsity Tennis, 2 years, Senior Operetta, Chairman of Senior Debate Team, Glee Club, Class Play, lnterclass Basketball, 2 years, Intramural Basketball, 3 years, Sergeant-at-Arms of Criterion Club, Senior year. Tall, dark and handsome Is the President of our class. But don't let Eleanor catch you Dating up some other lass. FREDERICK RABE Criterion Club, 3 years, Varsity Baseball, l year, junior Varsity Baseball, l year, Junior Varsity Basketball, l year, Assistant Baseball Manager, 2 years, Bowling, l year, Soccer, 4 years, Intramural Basketball, 3 years, Vice-president of Senior Class. 'tBud is always kidding the girls- Making dates with them. But someday when he means it, The laugh will be on him. Br:'r'1'Y FLANIGAN Latin Club, 4 years, Theta, 3 years, Dramatics Club, 2 years, President of Theta, Senior year, Secretary of Junior Class, Secretary of Senior Class, Assistant Business Manager of Oracle, Junior year, Business Mana er of Oracle, Senior ear, Honor Societ , 4 g Y y Ki my years, Commencement Speaker, Rensselaer R . A member of the intelligensia, I'd say she's hard to beat. She'll :probably be making money While we're out walking the street. RALPH MASON Criterion Club, 2 years, Varsity Basketball, 2 years, Varsity Baseball, 4 years, junior Varsity Basket- ball, 2 years, Soccer, 4 years, Treasurer of junior Class, Treasurer of Senior Class, Senior Debating Team, Captain of the Baseball Team, Senior year, Glee Club. The hero of the baseball team- He makes our opponents run. In his four years of high school He has had his share of fun.