Winchester Thurston School - Thistledown Yearbook (Pittsburgh, PA)

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FOREWORD Probably every graduating class thinks that theirs is the best, that the things they did were the most exciting, that the friends they made were the most loyal, and that their days at WinchesterfThurston were the fullest and most wonderful of all. We are no exceptions. XVe love our class. Every Senior has, at one time or another, sat at her table and gazed around upon the faces of her classmates at study. Each of us has noted a furrowed brow or a serious ''ohfhowfhard'I'1nfconcentrating expression and smiled inwardly, thinking of the antics of that diligent student at the 'hen party last week' end. Our eyes have rested upon a well'worn pencil case or a familiar old school jacket and have twinkled a little, thinking of their owners. And none of us were able to stifle just a little glow of affection. We learned invaluable lessons, not only from the standpoint of scholastic achieve' ment, but in respect to honor, consideration for others, dependability, and, most important of all, loyalty-loyalty to those we love and respect, to our principles, and to ourselves. We had fun while we were learning because we were together. Our fun stemmed from shared experiences and common interests. lt was possible because we were all such good friends. It makes us sad to think that when we walk out through the gates this afternoon, our life here at Winchesterffhurston will be over. We are a little scared when we realize that after today we will be expected to be-grown up. However, we feel that the things that we have learned here will help us. A bright, hopeful world is beckoning, and we are ready to take our place in it. We are anxious to prove to our families and to Miss Mitchell that their efforts were not in vain. But before we go, will you excuse us please for just a few minutes while we look back-back past the trembling solemness of Commencement at a sunny bookfcluttered Study Hall, at the hockey field in its midfmorning freshness, at crepe paperfdecorated school dances, at the jostling, friendly 3:45 locker room-at the happiest years of our lives. Here is our book. In it, we are remembering. Weid like you to come along and remember with us. We want you to see how really wonderful life at Winchesterf Thurston can be. The Editor. E41

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ALMA MATER Words by Iocmne Newstetter, l43 Music to the time of P0mp and Circumstancen by Elgar In thy pillared portals, faith and knowledge growg From thy grounds and hallways, fun and fellowship glow Lift we hearts and voices, Alma Mater to thee, Symbol of our ideals, dear old W. T. Symbol of our ideals, dear old W. T. Long will we remember, looking backward to thee, Inspirations you've brought us, courage, loyalty, Raise we all our voices, our hearts beckon to theeg Through the years we ask this, make us worthy of thee, Symbol of our ideals, dear old W. T. E31

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pf? We had dedrcated our Yearbook to MISS Mltchell Now as the book has gone to press word comes to us of her death on May 7 1947 We can never fully express our gr1ef at losmg one who has done so much for us 111 the past years We can only rededlcate to her our book, Wh1Ch we hope w1ll stand as a symbol of the g11'lS to whom she has unself1shly g1ven all her thought and devouon s1nce the foundmg of th1S school l5l