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THE HIGH SCHOOL HERALD Today finds us once more accepting the challenge and we are now engaged in a conflict for supremacy or absolute defeat. From 1776 down through the ages, men have fought and died so that this nation might live. America remembers her dead at Flanders Field and she will keep faith with those who died, for she vows that this time she is fighting a war to end all wars. When victory comes, it will be for the youth of the nation to carry on the principles for which we are now fighting. It is a challenge we cannot fail, for if we do, then indeed America is lost. Classmates, we too, have a part in the great world of tomorrow and may we meet each problem with wisdom and clarity. Classmates, as I say farewell I wish for each one of you the protection of Almighty God and may He bestow on you during life the happiness you so well deserve. Eufrasina Colo, ’44. CLASS SONG Tune: Long Ago and Far Away” As we think of years long passed Our school days gone at last, We ' ve come tonight to thank you. Happy days have seemed so few But now our work is through We bid adieu. Yes, our parents fond and true Our teachers, old friends too. We hid you all a fond adieu Now it’s time for us to part. Into the world’s unknown we must start. CM CO Page
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THE HIGH SCHOOL HERALD 29 AMERICA, OUR HERITAGE” America though still a young nation can look back some three hundred years to a heritage that it can well be proud of. Seldom, if at all, do we stop to realize how fortunate we are to live in a country such as ours, a country where men have fought and died to keep the flame of independence always burning brightly. Our goal has always been the same as that of our forefathers. They fought to gain independence, and to this day we are still fighting to preserve it, for freedom is our greatest inheritance. Americans have always had the initiative to go ahead and have been able to endure trials and hardships all along the way to lame and fortune. The Pilgrims searching religious and political freedom came to America and established themselves here with that principle as their goal. Later, by the Revolutionary War we became a free and independent nation. Then, as a result of the Civil War, we became an undivided nation brought together through suffering and hardship into unity. Today we are fighting to keep our nation true to the ideals of its founders — a country where all men are created equal and have the same rights and privileges regardless of race, color, or creed. Thus we should be proud of the spirit that has been planted in us from earliest times. History looks back upon the men of past ages. To be sure, we can be proud of names such as Washington, Jefferson, and Lincoln. These men and many like them have carried us through the storm into the peace and security of the harbor. Furthermore, we should be proud that we live in a democracy such as no other country can boast. Nations all over the world have looked to America as a symbol of freedom and security. Americans through the years have progressed greatly because they have had The will to do, and the soul to dare.” Let it not be said that we have failed to carry on the cause for which so many have given their lives. Rosemarie Taravella, ’ 44 . VALEDICTORY ’ AMERICA, OUR CHALLENGE” As for me give me liberty, or give me death.” The immortal words of Patrick Henry rang out the first great challenge to American liberty and independence. Through tears and heartache, through work and prayer, from a lonely, little band of people seeking freedom had come a nation which was willing to fight for its independence. They heard the cry of freedom, they answered it, and the greatest democracy of all time was established. That these dead shall not have died in vain,” said Abraham Lincoln at the Gettysburg Cemetery when he dedicated it to the heroes who had lost their lives there. With him our ancestors pledged America to remain united, that the land which had so nobly progressed would not become a place of hostility and hatred. We had fought for freedom lor America, we had fought to preserve the unity of America, we had accomplished a great feat and established something which was strong and indestructible. We fight to make the world safe for democracy,” spoke Woodrow’ Wilson, and once again America answered the call. Wc fought so that other nations might have the opportunity to establish a government based on the equality of men. Once again, as has always been true, right triumphed over might. CO Page
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