Somerville High School - Radiator Yearbook (Somerville, MA)

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We are happy to dedicate the 1944 Yearbook to Laurence A. Sprague a Master in this school since 1906, whose guiding hand has for many years brought our school publications, the Radiator and Year Book, to a point of excellence not surpassed by other high schools, and whose determination to give the pupils of the school the best in this field, has been unfailing. The excellent Year Books of the past few years hove invariably been appreciated by the graduating classes, and are evidences of Mr. Sprague's ability, his unflagging interest in the school and its pupils, and his fine loyalty.

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A Message to the Seniors Previous to the War, as you know, our enemies considered us o soft and pleasure loving nation — on easy prey for conquest. In particular, they were sure our young people would be indifferent and would not be willing to give up a life of ease and pleasure for the burdens of war. How disillusioned our enemies hove been! These same young people are showing the world that treachery, injustice and tyranny will always arouse America to great heights of patriotism ond service. We read every day of the ability of our boys os soldiers ond their bravery in battle. We heor of many citations for heroism beyond the call of duty. You Seniors are of the same blood, cast in the same mold, and have within you these some high qualities. It should be a source of pride to realize this, and it should inspire you to shoulder with determination the gravest responsibilities any generation has ever known. The women of our country are doing wonderful work in this struggle ond there arc splendid opportunities awaiting them in all fields of the war effort. No one doubts but that the girls of the Closs of 1944, as well os the boys, will rise to the occosion. Seniors, in the days to come, you will be standard bearers of justice ond right. As such, we salute you! Mr. Sears, Headmaster.