Rogers High School - Treasure Chest Yearbook (Spokane, WA)

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The Pirettes ami Band performing in Bells of Freedom-’ at the Merry-Go-Round game. I N DEDICATING this yearbook to our alumni in the service, we are likewise dedicating ourselves to that part of the great task which is within our scope of accomplishment. More and more in our daily school life, we are reflecting the motives and ideals of our nation. More and more we are giving consideration to the weighty issues of the present and future. More and more we are turning our hands and our time to the work of restoring peace to the world. Inspired by those who meet the enemies of freedom directly, we, individually, and collectively, are lending our efforts and our time— indirectly—reinforcing the front lines. Stamps and bonds have been sold regularly; more and more students are securing part time jobs; those with talent have presented convocations to raise funds and have done much in the way of entertaining near-by service camps. Every request on the part of the Red Cross for money and supplies has been instantly and generously met. Every department of the school has cooperated and all deserve credit. Symbolizing our deep emotions of devotion to our country and to freedom, are the high-stepping members of our marching unit. It is not only that they marched away with the trophy, but that they marched away with a feeling of having received inspiration, and of having given it. May the bells of freedom ring throughout the entire world in a beautiful peace of tomorrow. We are proud of those to whom this yearbook is dedicated, and we are proud that we are marching the path of liberation together, dedicated to the same ideal, working toward the same great goal. VICTORY. Wfd

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Principal Meyer, Don Cobb, Jack 11assetrock, ami Gene Cuzzelto. To THOSE BRAVE ALUMNI who have gone forth from Rogers, armed with the American spirit and with American ideals, with a true spirit of sportsmanship, and with determination to attain the goal, we dedicate our Treasure Chest. Their spirit and courage is. indeed, a treasure. A treasure rich in the way that no gold could ever be rich. But this is not a treasure to be locked away: it is a treasure to be shared with a world starving for such loyalty and courage, unpolluted and untainted. For many, the halls of Rogers are becoming a cross-roads on their long march of world-liberation: a cross-roads to which many may never be able to return. Upon our service register are recorded names and words, which they, through their deeds, may some day render immortal. Yet. even now. they may be regarded as immortal. The cause for which they labor is an immortal one. and it will never be possible to alienate this great cause from any one of the millions who are to make its realization possible. In the air. in ships, landing with the Marines, building bridges with the Seabees. answering calls of distress with the Coast Guard, serving in every corner of the world, we salute you! In our office a star-studded banner is displayed. In every silver star we see a boy or girl striving toward a more perfect tomorrow. In every gold star we behold the grave of one who has already given the last full measure of devotion. SIX

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J. D. MEYER. Principal J. L. PURDY. Vice Principal eiyht