Scituate High School - Chimes Yearbook (Scituate, MA)

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13 LITERARY EDITORIALS WHAT COMES NEXT? Abbie Barnes, ' 42 These spring days and the many opportu- nities waiting for us in the world today find our senior class ready and anxious to graduate. In a few weeks weTl be getting our diplomas, and then our numerous abilities will be used for various serious purposes. Some of us will go out to get jobs; some will go on to higher schools and colleges to prepare for business or profes- sions; and many of the boys will be training to serve in the armed forces of the United States. No matter where we may be or what we ma) be doing, all of us will be helping to bear the burdens of our government. Whether we go on to school, get jobs, or join the service, we shall all assume more and heavier responsibilities: and as citizens of a country like ours, we shall be proud to do our very best for it. Come what may, we should all prepare our- selves for the tasks that will confront us. and make the best of the many opportunities that are given to us. It has been said that young people never realize until after they graduate how lucky the) are to be able to go to school. Perhaps some don ' t, but in such hectic times as these most of us probably do realize it. Ever since we ' ve been old enough to understand what was going on in Europe, we ' ve been told that many young ])eople our own age over there were deprived of the opp(jrtunities of getting a lib- eral education such as we may have if we want it, so that by now, we ought to fully realize the advantages of having a democratic government which is so liberal. No matter whether we are in the armed service, or whether we are a part of the national defense program, if we apply the results of our liberal education and work together, we ' ll help our country out of this tur- moil. As we come to the close of our high school years, we all have one thought and hope in our minds — that soon, very soon, peace shall pre- vail throughout all the countries of the world. INVASION AND DEFEAT Barbara Murphy, ' 42 Many of us have wondered how people feel to be suddenly overcome by a foreign nation, and how they are affected when they lose the freedom that they have been accustomed to for many years. I have corresponded for some time with a girl in Holland. She is about my age, and is as proud of Holland as we are of America. I think she is typical of many people who have put up a stubborn resistance, but have finalh had to ) ield to the enemy.

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Marjorie Slade .Sfcietaiial Course, (ilcc Clul), 1, 2. 3, 4; Cheer Leader, 4. W here there s fun she ' a always in it. Never still for half a minute. CucELiNE Stetson C(il|pf;e Course. Hockey, 4: Baskelball, 2: Glee Clul), 1, 2, 3, 4; Dramatics, 4. The fairest garden in her loohs. And in her mind the wisest boohs. James W. Stanley Practical Arts Course. When things go wrong and need repair Jimmy is usually the first one there. Il i!ii F. Sm. i;sti,r I ' raclii al Arts Course. Glee Clul), 4: Orcliesira, 1. 2, 3, 4; Band, 4; Stage Crew for Class Play, 4. Surely when our Harry was born. He was giren the gift to play the horn. Marion C. Stoddard General Course. Transferred from Koslindale lligii School, 4. She ' s blest with temper whose un- clouded ray Can make tomorrow cheerful as today. ' ' WAui M.N SM.M.srElt (!oll(;;e (bourse. Orchestra, 1, 2, .3. 4: Hand. ]. A man of truth and lOorldlv wise; If ho finishes well whatei cr he tries. .FosEi ' niNE F. Thatcher Secretarial Course. Transferred from Norwood School. 3. A blithe little friend who (iron nd And never is hnown to wear a frown High ships H. Jane Whittaker Commercial Course. Assistant Business Manager of Chimes, 3; Manager of Tennis, 4; Glee Cluh. 3; Dramatics. 3, 4. .4 heen wit, a wise look. And an answer for everything. Robert ' ickery Commercial Course. Football. 4: Band, i: Onhesira, 4; Glee Club. 4. Honest, and truthful, and gay is he. Full and running over with energy. Wendell W. Whittaker. Jr. General Course. Fo..tl)all. 4; Basketball. 2. 4: Glee Club. 1, 2. 3. 4: Dramatics. 4. ' ' For even though van( uished He taould argue still. J MEs Dacey General Course. Football. 4. Jim III V. so ( niel Hell da surely bi (iEO ' iGE WlLLI .MS cientific Course. ■Iiid still the wonder grew. 7 hut (ine small head could nil he knew. St I art Hanckel College Course. Fool ball. 4. Transferred from . ' cotia works away. High School. New York. 4. famous some fine His dusky hair and winning smile JTill surely take him many a mite. Tmo.m xs O ' Neil General ( ' ourse. Tommie is good at gathering moss W hile the rest of us are at a total loss. carry ' M.ter OWeil General (bourse. Baseball. 3. I: Football. I. Bowling is an art with ff ' altcr. As in any sport, he docs not falter.

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14 ©DnDiiiiiies Before the invasion of Holland, she was very confident of Holland ' s defenses. She said that for a small country. Holland was well defended, and that thev had flooded their lands so as to make Holland harder to invade. She even made fun of Hitler and of his shouting when he was addressing an assembly. Then on May 10. 1939. war actually did come to Holland. She expressed her thoughts of war when she wrote. Oh. Barbara, there is nothing so terrible as war. On one of the first days of the invasion of Holland, her family re- ceived a telegram, that her brother had been seriously wounded. She described very vividly the automobile trip to reach him through smol- dering towns, dead bodies and fires — and then their disappointment at finding him dead — and the cross which stands over his grave with the inscription. Here lies Martin Herman Kerstolt, fell for land and queen at the age of only twenty years. She herself barely escaped death when a stray bullet flew beside her head. Now. as she says it is a little more quiet there; people have been rebuilding homes and towns, and starting over again under a new gov- ernment. Her recent letters are of course cen- sored, and they fail to arrive as regularly as before. She very cleverly avoids saying any- thing which the censors might cross out. She has mentioned Dr. Seyps-Inquart. their German chief. She has remarked that perhaps we felt things were worse than they really were, but in contrast to this she has expressed her desire to come to America. She has noted also that she wishes she could say what she thinks. I feel that her thoughts concerning her coun- try ' s defeat are typical of those of other con- quered people. Certainly people who have been used to freedom as we know it. niust find it extremely hard to suffer having this freedom removed. It is difficult for us in America to imagine losing our freedom. We should there- fore be deeply s nipathetic with these people, and work not only to secure our own liberty, but to win back freedom for all conquered people. THE WAR EFFORT: How It Affects High School Students Edward Gilchrist, ' 42 At this time in the history of our country, the war effort is paramount in the thoughts of many high school students. We want to do every- thing possible to help win the war. but we want to do it sensibly and in the right way. When Japan unleashed her treacherous attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7. the whole L nited States awoke from its lethar gy with a start, realizing for the first time that war was actually upon us. Man of the senior bovs wanted to enlist in the naval or armed forces immediately in order to do the most they could for their country. After the first frenzy of war had died down, however, everyone finally real- ized that they probably would be more valuable to the war effort if they stayed in school and got their diplomas. Then they would be better equipped to become efficient soldiers and better citizens of the post-war world. The girls too were anxious to do their bit for their country, and wondered what the could do to help. Of course they couldn ' t join up and fight but they could help the boys who did do the fighting. All over the country women and girls by the thousands began knitting sweaters, caps, and other warm things and establishing community houses where the soldiers could get a bit of companionship and relaxation. Now, however, since we ' ve recovered from our first war time frenzy and are settling down to a steady effort for victory, we all must stop and think what we can do to help the war effort. There are innumerable wa)s to help, but here are a few. The boys can become assistant air- raid wardens or volunteer firemen; they can collect waste materials, a project which is both profitable and ])atriotic: and they can help dur- ing possible air raids by knowing first aid and other things that are necessary. The girls can knit for the soldiers and sailors: they can help at the L .S.O. centers and other similar jjlaces; and lhe also can learn first aid and what to do during an air raid. An(jthcr thing that both boys and girls can do. as well as evervbod) else, is to buy defense l)onds and stamps. The soldiers are helpless uidess the) ha e equipment to fight with, and the equipment is made possible b) the dollais that we invest in defense stamps and bonds. We all love our country and everything it stands for; so let us buy all the bonds and stamps we can and help in ever way possible so that our freedom will be assured for our- selves and our posterity. » Heard in Locker-room — ■ Of course I wouldn t say an thing about her unless I could sa something good. And, oh boy, is this good!