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IN THE MIDST OF HISTORY As the class of 1964 leaves dear Old Spencer Hi fill, ive shall lake with us many memories of our high school days. Most of them very happy memories, but one tragic incident will remain with us forever. Among the pleasant mem- ories will be: the warmth of school spin', the thrilling day at the fair, the exciting regional football play-off for the championship, the Jr. Sr. Prom, the well planned assembly programs, and the high spirited Miss Greenwave contest. None of these, however, will linger in our minds as nil! the date of November 22, 1963. The student body teas assembled in the gym. The senior class teas presenting a unique and enjoyable exercise. The program progressed beautifully, and then it happened! Our principal. Mr. C. W. DuVaul. came to the microphone and announced that our President. John F. Kennedy, had been shot as his motorcade moved through the streets of Dallas. Texts. Expressions of shock were given by the faculty and student body. Our principal, being a devout Christian offered a prayer for the President. As he prayed, tears streamed down the faces of many. When he ended his prayer, Mrs. E. J. Re d, our government instructor, went over and whispered to him. From the express'on that crossed his face, everyone knew what had happened. He walked slowly t) the microphone and said “The President is dead.” Again emotional outbursts rang from the student body and faculty. Everyone went away from the gym in tears. Each was moved in a separate way. Thus, it is foremost in the minds of every senior that this tragic loss occurred prior to our graduation. Author Joann Jones
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The traditional green and gold of Spencer High School has been replaced in this book and on the cover by our national colors. We think this is at it should be. We have also tried to tell the story of our achievements here at Spencer and at the same time offer a fitting tribute to a great memory. It has been easy to do this because the magnitude of the personality involved seemed to surround each event and give it added meaning. Page after page has been greatly enhanced by the words of our late and beloved leader. This is not a book to be enjoyed in a crowd, but we suggest that you, dear reader, will find a quiet place where no sound will disturb you except, perhaps, the turning of each page as you re-examine your values ami purposes. In so doing, we pray that you will gain renewed inspiration and determination to help make the world a better place. Remember that, “it matters not how long one lives, but how well.” It was not intended that our tribute to President Kennedy would be con- fined to a single section of this hook. Our format was purposely arranged so that at no time would one, upon persuing this work be drawn from the original pur- pose. Consequently we have contrived to have one return again and again to some memorable reminder of John F. Kennedy in the form of a quote, a speech, or a photograph. Thus, setting into motion, we hope, a searching re-examination of ourselves and our philosophies as we build our lives and deal with our fellow- man. Let it not be said in the ensuing years that any of the 222 shrank from his responsibilities, hut rather, let it be said that each of them searched diligently for even greater responsibilities and fulfilled them to the best of his ability. President John F. Kennedy left this heritage by precept and example. The Class of 1964 accepts the torch that he has passed to them. May he rest in peace.
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