West Lampeter Vocational High School - We La Hi Yearbook (Lampeter, PA)

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ju jim 'ft Klazm nf 7944 lu these days when the concern of the world is mainly turned away from certain abiding truths, it is easy for students to lose the perspective of life. As a member of tl1e class of 1944, you must strive vehemently with problems that confront you. Not so many years ago, seniors could leave high school with a feeling of security for the future. There is no denying the fact that a new ap- praisement of values is necessary now to meet the challenge of the future. We are in a War, more than two years now. Billions of dollars are being expendedg family circles are broken, the casualty list is mounting, no end of the conflict in sight, and your turn is coming next. How are you going to meet it? All this sounds gloomy and without faith in youth. But, there is a lovely stanza from a poem of ,lohn lllasefieldz It may be so, but let the unknown be, We, on this earth, are servants of the sun. Out of the sun comes all the quick in me, His golden touch is life to everyone. lt tells so much. We, the birds, the animals, the plants, the good earth- everything--servants of the sun, responding to its eternal reign. Today, for the first time in the lives of young people between the ages of six- teen and twenty-four years, employment opportunity exists for all who are em- ployable. We may deplore the world situation wl1icl1 has created a need for the military, but the immediate benefits to youth, for the moment at least, are obvious. Finally, youth received its chance to serve the nation and tovbolster its morale. Seldom do we find evidences of frustration in the faces of youth today. Accordingly you will be called upon to help to plan for economic competency and the rehabilitation of the soldier. The post-war America will also demand occupational competency, education for National Service, and a secondary school program that is functional. There is an immediate need for long range planning. Upon leaving our high school, you must meet the challenge of the war and tl1e reconstruction period. How can this be done you ask? There is no known pattern. However, it can be said that for the winning of this all-important peace it is expected, and reasonably, that the complete development of human re- sources must be accomplished. For tl1e extension of democracy and the con- tinuance of free enterprise this is most essential. So, out of the dark will come a new birth. There is an old Chinese proverb recalled in this connection: uWl16H the heart is at peace the waves become calmf, After the tempest has been calmed, it will be a satisfaction for you to know that you have been prepared to win the peace because you have held steadfast to tl1e things you felt would bring security, and because you thought that educa- tion as usualw was not enough-it never was enough. Best wishes and Godspeed in your work. Sincerely, ROBERT L. ADAMS, Supervising Principal. January 29, 1944. f 10 l

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Q , 5 . T w , , 'V ws! . 2' + X5 - .V x Q 'N- f' is NC U -,J Dpi me 4 YJ 2 , M .Q 'L ' J f. i at 'L X 1 . 'Ks' , Jr.. v jf' 4 . , PATSY BINGAMAN ' 'lPAT,, Commercial Pat is one of the tall girls of the Senior class which might help to clarify the fact that her mind is always in the sky. She finds it dilhcult to concentrate on earthly things. Most any time outside of school she can be found breezing around the roller skating rink-her favorite pastime. Above all we admire her for her good sports- manship and willingness to help. Girl Reserves 4, Chorus 2, 3, 4, Intramurals 2, 3, 4. ANN BRADSHAW ANN Academic Ann is a girl with lots of ambition for which to work. She is proud of her Bradshaw nose and eyes. If you ever want to hear anyone get the full enjoyment out of things, just listen to her laugh and then watch her blush. A great lover of horses, undoubtedly they love her. Ann is short, but after all, lots of good things come in small packages. Honor Society 3, 4g Hockey 4, Leaders Club 2, 43 Girl Reserves 2, 3, President 4, Tide 2, 3, 4. BETTY BURKHOLDER BET'rE Academic Yes, that's Betty and her laugh-you'd know it any- where! There is always something in her hands-a trumpet, saxophone, or the wheel of a Nash. Dark hair, dark eyes, and a flashing smile make Betty a girl whom everyone likes. She's very superstitious and believes staunchly in fortune-tellers. Betty with her strict diets shows little success in losing weight. ckey 4, Patrol 4, Girl Reserves 2, 3, 4, Band 2, 3, 43 rchestra 2, 3, 4. K. ? ' A 16121