St Thomas High School - Retrospect Thomasonian Yearbook (Braddock, PA)

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THE THOMASON!AN CLASS HISTORY In order that the good deeds of the Seniors of 1942 “may not he interred with their bones, we hereby set before the world a record of the happy events of our four years at St. Thomas High School. In September, 1938, a group of Freshmen from the various parishes in the valley, met for the first time, eager to begin their climb toward fame—graduation. We were shy and timid, but a little hopeful that we might get a chance to show our loyalty, and to prove dial we could be a credit to the school. The Seniors welcomed us by giving an initiation party in our honor. Even if we were only Freshmen, and didn’t know what was going on about us, we were good sports about it. As Sophomores we received the greatest surprise of our lives. The boys won a football game. A free day was declared and die high school rejoiced. Flic Hallowe’en Party, October 28. was an enjoyable affair, and our Card Party was a financial help. Juniors, at last! As upperclassmen, we occupied one-half of the senior Hoor. We cooperated with the Seniors in the activities of the year, the student council and the Forensic Debating League. The big event of the year, the Prom, was everything that we had hoped for. It was a good year for the athletes. Both the boys and girls realized their ambitions and knew that their practice had not been in vain. Seniors! ! ! Honorable and dignified, we strove diligently to set a good example in word and work to the underclassmen. We Idled the official positions of the various school organizations. War was declared and Thomas Dalton, sincere and loyal, joined the Marines. Many privileges were merited this year. Our last activity, the Senior Hop, was a gala affair. Then came the glorious day, June 7—Graduation Day. The diplomas received were the licenses with which we went into the world —alone. Should we say entirely alone? Not quite, for with us go the loving memories of our high school life and the hope that we will continue Pro Deo ct Patria.’'

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Pvt. Thomas C. Dalton U. S. Marine Corps PRAYER FOR OUR MARINE Dear Lord, Thou permittest the dewdrops rest Upon the flowers in a heavenly crest: Your creatures humbly give Thee praise, Filled with ecstasy at Thy protective gaze;— So please, God, on this momentous occasion Guide our Marine in his untiring oblation; Make sure as he goes, o’er land and sea All perils he’ll face will be watched by Thee; I beg Thee, help him in his plight, “For God and Country” he’ll reach grand heights; Grant him a sale, swift ordeal and then Bon voyage, Oh Lord! Amen.

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