Spaulding High School - Red and White Yearbook (Rochester, NH)

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4 THE RED AND WHITE tinued, we will gradually become bet- ter, so science tells us. However, man is not becoming better, this world is not becoming a Utopia as science would have us believe. Man is in a state of retrogression, subject to the law of Increasing Depravityf' Thus our philosophy is all wrong, our accents are on the wrong values 5 we are basing our hopes in false premises. We as Americans can see the great need in our country today, but ignore or fail to see the remedy. How can we, as intelligent, thinking people, expect the waters without a fountain, Godliness without God, Christianity without Christ, peace without the Prince of Peace? Truly, it is little wonder our coun- try is topsy-turvyg why is it our lead- ers are wondering where to turn next? Our values are twisted, our thoughts are contorted, and unless something is done soon, we will find our country in a decadent state, on the road to defeat. What can be done to preserve our freedom, to insure domestic tran- quillity ? How can we, as Ameri- cans get her back on her feet? First of all, our faith in God must be re- newed, we must revert to that Faith of our fathers -the faith that ac- complished so much in that time of great need. Second, as Americans, we must be willing to give our country our all as did our forefathers, and perhaps die for the preservation of her freedom. We must take the responsibility as American citizens and vote wisely for her leaders. When we have chosen those best qualified to lead us, we must then be willing to back them up' and give them the support re- quired in a democracy. Truly, our American homeland has created and preserved a way of life and a system of government unique in human history. Such a country as ours surely inspires pride in all our people. America is beautiful and precious to all who give it the loy- alty of patriotic service, and hold it in pride and faith and devotion. America still holds the light of free- dom before the peoples of the earth. It is a primary task for every Ameri- can, through his own thoughts and deeds, to keep that torch burning clear and strong until, with God's help, the whole world lies within the scope of its peaceful light. Again I ask you, how strong is freedom? The answer lies with the American people. Nothing less than human freedom, for ourselves and all mankind, is at stake. We must be ready to give all that we have and are in order to save the greatest ad- venture in human freedom that this world has ever known-our America. Spirit of the American Flag DAVID FAIST. '52 The spirit of the American Flag is the unconquerable attitude that makes one meet the present with con- fidence and determination, and the future with faith and courage. Faith in the American heart will do much to win all struggles. Many a seemingly hopeless task has been accomplished because men had faith in themselves. Without the faith of our forefathers, there would have been no American Republic today. In the perils of the present time, the spirit of the American flag should banish all thought of fear or failure, for it is a symbol of achievement and success. Such a spirit long ago turned dis- aster into triumph at Valley Forge. Beaten but not disheartened, our forefathers enacted a drama of forti- tude, sacrifice, and patriotism that will continue to grip the hearts of men as long as time endures. With unconquerable courage our fore- fathers also won the battles of the Revolution, and thus established a fComtinued on Page 305

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THE RED A D WHITE VOL. XXXVIII. DECEMBER, 1951 NO. 1 x How Strong Is Freedom? RUTH DENNIS, '52 Above the waters of New York Harbor stands the Statue of Liberty --a sculptured masterpiece of great significance. She was the gift of one free people to another, a symbol of the independence all Americans hold so dear. America, down through the ages, has had to fight for her freedom. Truly, this freedom which she exem- plifies is something to enjoy, some- thing to defend, if need be, something to die for. Today, America's peace is being shattered as never before. The ideals once hers are being destroyed: the light she once held so high is growing dim. How strong is freedom? How long will America hold her peace when there are those who choose to be- lieve that the strength of America is to be found in the atom bomb and other instruments of destruction? We were a people with a faith in one another, and in losing that faith we are becoming weak. We are a people with a faith in reason, and when we lose that faith we are inse- cure. We are a people with a faith in God, with a deep sense of loyalty to our Creator, and when these ideals are no longer strong within us, we are lost. Somewhere along the line, America has lost her belief in self, her enthusiasm and her faith in God. Our forefathers, builders of Amer- ica, believed profoundly that they could not win without God's help, nor could they lose while they trusted in Him. They stamped on our coins In God we trust. We find in our National Anthem the stirring words sung by Americans everywhere: And thus be it ever when free men shall stand Between their loved homes and the war's desolation, Blessed with victory and peace may this heaven-rescued land Praise the Power that hath made and preserved us a nation . . . Then conquer we must for our cause it is just, And this is our motto, 'In God be our trust'. How can America prosper, main- tain her freedom for which our fa- thers gave their all, when she has, in her haste and confusion, forgotten her Creator? How can character be developed without character build- ing? If our natural course is con-

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Little Brothers First Date GWEN HAYES, '53 Erick stood in the bathroom from the time supper was over until the very last minute before he was to go to pick up Sue for the movies, his very first date. I got the biggest .kick out of watch- ing him get ready! I-Ie was talking to himself and going through all kinds of gyrations. As I stopped in the bathroom door for a minute I saw him drop the comb into the water and bring it up to his hair so quickly that the water splashed all over the mirror. He looked at me and tried to act nonchalant as he combed his hair first one side then to the other. A few minutes later as he was put- ting on his suit he hollered to me to come in and look at him. Sis, he said, what do you think would look best, my sport jacket or the one that goes with my suit ? He had on his suit coat and I told him I thought his sport jacket would look better. After all, I said, you're only going to the moviesg don't be so nervous, act just as though you were going to the movies with one of the boys, you wouldn't get all dressed up for that. Gee, Sis, it's almost time for me to pick her up. Wouldn't you drive me to her house ? No, I replied, you have plenty of time if you don't dilly around. I-Iurry up. ZW'- .... ,i,,. ..,,,. - ,,.,, .. jj I -V hiiu 1 ,, an Do I look all right now, Sis, do I, huh ? Wait a minuteg in case of emer- gency here's another dollar. Don't spend it all on pop and candy. Now get along. Later, when he returned from the show he told me all that had hap- pened and how he felt and acted all the time. To begin with, I was nervous all the time. As soon as I left the house I ran all the way to the block where Sue lives. When I got to her house I wondered what I should do now. I walked up the steps slowly and pressed the bell gently. Sue came to the door and said 'hello' and stood back as if she wanted me to enter. As I stepped inside I said, Are you almost ready? She said, Just a minute. Then her mother came through the door and said 'hello' to me and asked if I would like for her to take us down town in the car. No, thank you, I said. I have enough moneyg we'll take the bus. As Sue came back her mother started in: . Are you sure you'll be all right? Don't you want me to come after you after the movie ? No, I said, We'll be all right. I thanked her and said goodby. We caught the bus at the corner. Sue hurried. on and got a seat while I fumbled for change. Thank good- ness when I got there she was looking out the window. I leaned my elbow