Whiting High School - Reflector Yearbook (Whiting, IN)

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Now that their school days are over the seniors of 1941 turn their eyes to the future. But in the memories of these former book learners will linger , a fond or otherwise remembrance of the many hours spent in the halls of learning trying to secure an education in the easiest possible way. For example, how can one forget the hard work and intense concentration it took the average student to dodge daily assignments and to miss tests, only to be rewarded by fatal symbols of various degrees and colors issued on a small yellow card the first Tuesday after the first Monday of every quarter. This was, perhaps, the most tragic side of school life except book reports, and the fact that it was necessary to awake from a deep slumber by 8:23 in order to arrive at school before the tardy bell rang at 8:30. Mountie red gets its man,” will be remembered as the slogan that probably inspired (Continued on adjoining page)

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i world today is inclining more and and conflicting ideas and events which f oi liie in the coming years, we, the .osen that frequent topic of discussion, me of the 1941 Reflector—or more spe-uture. ? following pages to discuss and ques-school student's point of view. Although accurately foretold, we have painted e it to be. it hopes and expectations, as is typical of t may not be easy, it is up to us to preserve privileges and rights which we now enjoy being destroyed. nolder of youth and youth is the determin-re, it is only natural that we are indebted t us how to think freely and speak openly nth knowledge and information with which . success each in his own manner. school liie have helped prepare us to face irdships which are sure to be encountered in we hope that our minds and characters have t when an emergency arises it can be met erstandinq. ay hold in store for us, our school days and ad on our lives will not easily be forgotten, r what walk of life we will be found as time e trying days of the present will be conquered perseverance of the American citizens—the

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the wearing of so much red in those early forties. Corduroy skirts, that beat all previous records for shortness, kneesocks, sad-dle shoes, and long sleeved-blouses held sway in the wardrobe of every fashionable school girl. The masculine attire consisted mainly of bright, plaid shirts, tweed pants, and flashy socks. Rarely was a tie to be found except on important occasions, such as Senior pictures when every boy was decked out in his Sunday best. These same Seniors will fondly remember trying moments in their class room life, such as hurrying to put (continued on page 30 and 31)