Theresa High School - Blue Banner Yearbook (Theresa, NY)

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SALUTATORY Parents, teachers, friends: VJhen the lights cane on again all over the world wo'11 all have time for all the things made dear to us through the traditional practices of years. Yes, when the all-clear sounds the children of all the nations will have a chance like ours for education under ideal conditions. They will, in years to cone, be able to receive diplomas just as we are tonight. It is through your efforts and encouragements that we have gained the honor of being on the stage tonight to receive our diplomas, but after tonight we can no longer call ourselves high school students, al- though we will continue being students in walks of life. Sach of us will pursue the type of workfor which we have been preparing ourselves during the past four years. It is very important that we follow through with the work which we have started, now that we arc in this great conflict to keep the world as it was before this struggle started so that the future generations my have the great privilege of choosing their own careers the same as our generation has. It is our duty to our country, as well as to you, to car- ry on with the work for which you have so faithfully and unselfishly helped us prepare ourselves. May the all-clear sound soon and the lights come on again. Mr. Kessler, may I present the Class of 1943 as candidates for graduation.

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 Barbara Cnees email (Marguerite Steacy) Barbara Cheesemn is best described as honey-and-cream gal of the class. She is most ambitious and hard working, as shown by the fact that she is the salutatorian of the gradu- ating class. During high school, Barby has been a member of the dee Club, secretary-treasurer of the Junior Class; she played a part in the senior play-helped with the lunch program and was on the movie committee. Also, Barby kept the school prompted on senior events by writing in the PACEMAKER. Your reporter expects to see Barbara in a crisp white uni- form behind a streamlined desk in one of New York's famous hospitals in 1953----She is an acting supervisor, an ambition finally fulfilled after having attended Syracuse University, where she earned B. S. degree. Having gained fame, many young internes cast sly glances in her direction, but are sadly disappointed as Barby has now gotten herself engaged to a professional coSworker. What a shining future! With a shy smile, Barby de- clared, I remember our last dances. VJhat fun! I'll never forget the night Mrs..Keeler was unable to help and so Mr. Kessler came to the rescue. Hie stove made a mess in the kitchen so we had to scrub the whole place—dishes, furniture and everything. But seriously we made good. An easy . 200 was cleared. Hie first few tines, we served lunches and the very first time we had at least two extra-big salads left. Next year, when History C has begun, said Barbara, I want Geraldine Walsh to have my wrong answers. You may also have my willingness to wash dishes Jerry. Margaret Kelsey may have my good-nature. My intellect, I shall will to my friend, Eleanor Vock. It might make her Valedictorian of '44. (It did pretty well for me) Oh, yes! Above all, I want to give Charles Stewart my coope- ration. And so, concluded Barbara, you have my past, present and future.

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 Helen Hamilton (Arlene Stewart) One afternoon this reporter gallivanted to Helen with an idea of interviewing her. Vihen I readied her house she was in the midst of preparations for going away which of course was something uftusual. Anyhow aa she was getting ready Helen spoke about her high school days and how she felt about being senior. Well, I feel more grown up and a bit uncertain about my future since ray carefree days are over, said Helen. During my high school days, I've en- joyed many activities. I was secretary and treasurer of the Sophomore Class, cheer leader, member of the Glee Club and of the Band—drum majorette. I've served on party committees; I have served cocoa and doughnut at ball games; I have managed movies. I was advertising man- ager of the year book; on the dance committee. I served on the hot lunch committee;I have taken part in assembly prog- rams. I think my school days were busy ones! On being asked if she'd had any fun in high school Helen recalled a freshman party that had taken place in the gymnas- ium. Great fun! Then, con- tinued Helen, another party was held during my sophomore year. We danced at that party and had refreshments. During my junior year we had a dunce in the gym with Shaw's orches- in the gym with Shaw's orches- tra. Our profit was $13.40... Oh, yes, laughed Helen Each year it is the custom of the Junior Class to entertain the Senior Class. Last year we vlid things up in good style for we had a banquet put on by the Ladies' Aid followed by a trip to a movie in Watertown. This year wo were entertained by the Junior Class who took us to the movies and to supper at 'forgin's, she said. Nov I have done everything but make my will. I want to will my love for dancing to E v e 1 yn Vock; my ability to get along with the male population to Mary Manning; my liking for bookkeeping to Rosen'y Cheese- nan and I will each of my ex- cuse blanks to Art Jones. Helen rushed away with her usual flurry and left this re- porter with a conviction as to why gentlemen prefer blondes!!