Wrentham High School - Assembler Yearbook (Wrentham, MA)

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rmidfice ay AMERICAN LEGION PRIZE ESSAY On November 11, 1918, an armistice was signed by the great nations, bringing to a close the long and heartbreaking World WVar I. There was con- siderable amount of joy among us-the American people. There were tears shed by the more unfortunate who would not be able to see our loved ones return. But this was yet a temporary peace. For soon after came World War II, which threw our peace-living nation into a war as chaotic as the Hrst. America stood behind its servicemen. The defence plants never were short of help, women joined the services to aid their country, and everyone boosted the morale of these men with letters of encouragement from home. This war came to an end also, and the United States emerged Victorious. With the outbreak of the Korean War, Americans repeated their war efforts, and this war ended with a truce. Yes, America is, in essence, a peace-loving nation, but a nation that is willing to sacrifice all for the rights of men over state, of God over men. Let us then look upon Armistice Day as a day of thanksgiving, a day of humble prayer, that we dwell in a land that has proved time and again that it is willing to fight for human equality so that some day this world will contain an everlasting peace and brotherhood of nations. KATHLEEN LAUSHWAY, '54 44 32 rp

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T7 Front row: Joyce Mitchell, Joan Cross. Carol Ann Delaney, Janice Peck. Patricia Beyilaqua. Elizabeth Moriarty, Assistant Nlanager. Back row: Roscmaric Coutn, Jcssic NVilliams, Frances Schurman, Nlrs. Klarylin Cross, Coach, Betsy Gregg, Manager, Joan Richards, Janet Hall. Judith Harper. The junior high cheerleaders consisted of two teams: the eighth grade group and the seventh grade group. The eighth graders cheered at all the junior high school team games, away and at home. Their uniforms consisted of maroon corduroy short skirts. yellow sweaters. yellow pants, maroon ties, yellow socks. and white sneakers. Included in the eighth grade group were Joan Richards. Frances Schurman. Jessie XVilliams. Judy Harper, Rosemarie Coutu, and Janet Hall. The seventh grade cheerleaders participated in all high school girls' basket- ball games at home. These girls were Patricia Beyilaqua, Joan Cross, Carol Ann Delaney. Joyce Mitchell, and Janice Peck. Thanks to the leadership of Mrs. Cross. Mr. Morgan. and the two managers. Betsy Gregg and Elizabeth Moriarty, both teams enjoyed a very successful season. lll'li0l' SCAOOZ CA88I'LCl,6lQI'5 44342: