Robert E Lee High School - Leeway / Record Yearbook (Staunton, VA)

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VALEDICTORY MarGiE ASHBY Four YEARS ago, we, the seniors of Robert E. Lee High School were seated on this stage waiting to receive our grammar school diplomas. With the passing of this night, we shall again be here to receive our high school diplomas. You will see a decided change in the graduates this time. Oh, we still appear as we were four years-ago, young in face and spirit. But many things have happened during our four years at Lee. There are new members now numbered among us, and there are others whom we have lost. We are sorry for these losses. Most of them are our boys who are now in the armed forces. It would be a much happier night for us all if we could be united again on this stage as we were four years ago. As you look upon the young faces before you, do you wonder what is in store for this eager group? What will become of the class of ’43? Has ever a class graduated at a more perilous, chaotic time? Perhaps, you shake your head and wonder. Perhaps, you feel sorry for us. But look again at the faces before you. Do you not see a change in them from the faces of four years ago? Yes, there is a change. There is a more determined look, and we need that determination now, more than ever. We have faith and courage, too, to face the world, to stand up against the problems that we shall meet, to overcome the forces that would trample us down. We know that life is going to discipline those of us who are unworthy, thoughtless, and inactive. But we know also that life is going to reward those who believe that life is good, that it has a purpose, and that it must be lived with faith and earnestness. The four years at Lee have made us conscious of our responsibilities as citi- zens. We have been taught values, and to make the most of ourselves. We have learned to cooperate with our teachers and friends. We have received guidance in our spiritual lives. Yes, we have been trained well both in mind and spirit. We realize that we yet have much to learn, and many heart-aches to bear as we go out into the world. We know that a person’s education does not cease until death. But we have received a good foundation at Lee for our future building. We shall never forget the things our teachers have taught us. Four years ago, as children, we received our diplomas with eager hearts. We were enthusiastic at becoming a part of this great school, but soon now we must leave her. This thought saddens us and we are reluctant to bid farewell. But we are not selfish. We realize that we must make room for others to enjoy the pleasures we have had here. Our pleasant association ends, and we, the class of 743, with tender and happy memories, say “Farewell.”