Union High School - Aurora Yearbook (Grand Rapids, MI)

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MKD. 1 ii..- - Union oi hoth To Mrs. Aiice Peckham, capahie iihrarian and friend students and teachers, we atiectionaiiv dedicate this W-12 Aurora in appreciation oi her untiring assistance to aii. During her iiiteen years of service at Union, Mrs. Peckham has assisted in acquainting the students with the various iornis of iiteraf ture, and in teaching them the importance and pieastire of reading. in addition to her work in the iihrary she has given taiks in ciasses on the iatest hooks and gathered inateriai for speciai reports assigned in ciassroom work, She has rendered her services in every wav possibie ' nd teachers. to heip the students a

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Foreword I now take up a rerolution to do for my country all that is 'within my power for the good of my fellofwmenf' -Ben amin Franklin Interpreting these words of Benjamin Franklin, the Amerif can youth of Union High School have again risen to meet a nationfwide emergency - war. In struggling for a future filled with freedom and international harmony, they have un' consciously adopted one after another of Poor Richards witty commentaries. just as the versatile Franklin is known as a great statesman, author, inventor, and diplomat, so this progressive school is known for training students in almost every field of work. From September until june, when an upfandfcoming junior class took over the reins left by the reluctant seniors, the year l94lf42 has been especially kind to Unionites. Following the faith of Franklin that leisure time can also be worthwhile, Union has produced a state championship debat- ing trio, a wrestling squad, a football team, and an AllfAmerif can newspaper. Even though the year has been highlighted by exceptional assemblies, plays, and gala parties, students and faculty alike have had to undergo the sacrifices wrought by the effects of war. In striving for a better tomorrow, they are assuring them' selves of an everlasting peace, and the preservation of the ideals of American democracy - the ideals inbred in them by personalities such as Benjamin Franklin.

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MISS ESTHER E. EBY To Miss Esther E. Eby, for her inspiration and patient cooperation, the 1942 Aurora Staff wishes to express its sin' cere appreciation. As editorial adviser of the Aurora for the past six years, she has helped create an enviable record in All-American annuals. Enjoying all the new experiences introduced while planning this year's book, she regretted having to leave because of ill- ness as the second semester began.