Sandwich High School - Reflector Yearbook (Sandwich, IL)

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C r i Pin A special aviation education course, taught by Mr. Poullette, has been introduced into the school curriculum this year. Its purpose is to give those boys interested a basic knowledge of the construction and maintenance of an airplane, the weather conditions that affect flight, the use of radio in connection with aviation, and a basic knowledge of navigation, and other information essential to one considering a career in aviation. The Junior Red Cross organized under the direction of Miss Holland has been called upon to make many articles such as afghans bedroom slippers, utility bags, and table favors for various veterans' hospitals. The scrap drive in November sponsored by the Junior Red Cross was a continuation of the one started by the Agricultural Department last spring. The appeal sent out then and the house-to-house canvass made by the Junior Red Cross resulted in 248 tons of scrap being turned in to the Sandwich dealer. Mr. Eade has been conducting three evening school classes every week in Increased Hog Production. The 120 farmers attending these classes have shown by their interest that this course which stresses increased production, economy of production, and control of diseases has been a very practical and worthwhile contribution to the war effort.

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DEDICATION At this time when the American way of life is imperiled, all are called upon to contribute of their time, effort, and resources. Our front lines of defense in this world conflict are the members of our Armed Forces, who often make the supreme sacrifice of life itself that all people may be free. In recognition of the service that former students of S. T. H. S. are rendering, we, the senior class of 1943, dedicate this Reflector. We are proud to honor the 220 alumni now in the Armed Forces at the time of publication and those who will have joined their ranks within the year.

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The service flag hanging to the right of the stage in the auditorium has stars representing S. T. H. S. students from as far back as 1908 to the present year. At the time of publication this flag contains 220 stars representing every branch of the service. This splendid memorial sponsored by the members of the Pep Club is a worthy tribute to the brave sons and daughters of S. T. H. S. The class of ’Z 3 recalls that since they entered high school three of their instructors have joined the Armed Forces. Ensign John Grimm is a member of a Naval Air Patrol Squadron over the Gulf of Mexico. Air Cadet Milan Susina of the United States Army has completed a course in meterology at the University of Chicago. Auxiliary Elizabeth Erickson of the WAACs is in Officers’ Training at Des Moines, Iowa. . I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the Republic for which it stands, one Nation indivisible with liberty and justice for 811.”