West Philadelphia High School - Record Yearbook (Philadelphia, PA)

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CLASS OFFICERS JOSEPH R. BAUER PETER J. SULLIVAN Prv.vidv11! Viet'-P1'f'.fide11t .Xl,lz121:T I , TMGI1' lf, I. ZIMMERMAN .'fm'2'vl411'y 7'1'rr1s111'v1'

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En tht Gilman nf illrhruarg, 1913. nf the ment Hhilahelphia High Srhunl: URING the last two years, in which it was my privilege to act as class advisor, our relations have been most pleasant. All of your activi- ties have been conducted in such a manner as to reiiect credit upon the class and our school. You are graduating at a time of most unusual conditions-conditions which have opened to you countless opportunities for patriotic and profitable service. With our country launched into the greatest undertaking of history, let us try to find the part which we are to assume as individuals, whether that part be indus- trial or military, and work untiringly to hasten the success which we know will ultimately be ours. Sincerely, Howard C. Gregson.

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RIAL fu v ELL, we are graduates now, And our High School life is over. 'gl For four years we have vaguely pictured ourselves as gradu- ates, but it has taken us until we have received our diplomas ljlfiiiil to realize the short time we have spent. There is not one of us, perhaps, who when he occupied a place in the auditorium for the last time as a student, feels that he would not like a little while longer of it. But while we were doing our duties as students, big changes have come about in this disturbed world of ours. When we entered the School in February, 1914, no one dreamed of the terrible conflict that was to take place. Now as we graduate we find our own country in the war and everyone asks himself, what is my duty? ln High School we have done our duty, by studying and graduating in our allotted time. liut as a Class we have done more than this. With the spirit of sacrihce the Class gave up that which no other VVest Philly Class ever gave up-The XVashington Trip. We worked, not for our- selves, but realizing our country's need of all the help it can get, we gave our Dance proceeds to the Ambulance Fund. By this act we have led the lligh Schools of America in the spirit of sacrifice, and as a Class We have set a worthy example to the lower classmen. llut as graduates we look again to help our country at the crisis of its career. There will be those who enlistf-what nobler service could one do at this time of stress? Those who are Willing to sacrifice their lives for their country cannot be given enough credit. lint to those who are in doubt let us give a hint of advice. Always remember that the future of the United States depends on ourselves. lf you intend to go further into education, do not hesitate. Uncle Sam will call you when he needs you and in the meantime it is only right that you should prepare yourself for better service if possible. XYith this in view as we part from School, it is earnestly hoped that everyone will do his bit, whether :'Over Therev or Over Here. 13