The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1943-06-19
Graduation

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OF age been declared too old for
military service, nor officers over
so years OF age regarded too old
10 make military decisions. He.
said this is total war and that Il.
touches the life OF every man.
woman and child in the nation and
that when the post war brings
its great material prosperity,
when America will supply manu-
featured products to the nations OF
the earth. members OF the gradu' =
ating class Of 1s43 would share in
the benefits.
Sees Recreation
In the post war age of material
prosperity to come, he said, Amer
lea would not seek to Americanize
other nations, but would re-create
them. pointing out examples liket,
liberation of the Philippines to-
illustrate that America is not i'm
perialistic. But he said II was
Americas post war destiny to
lead the world and that among
the graduates were men and WON.
en- who would play a part in that
destiny.
To the boys, he said that those \
who go into the armed forces will
learn that water seeks its own
level. That merit will do the same
thing. He advised them to stand
on their own and that favoritism
was generally frowned upon in
army life.
To the girls, he said that going
on TO college was a most useful =
thing and that it was patriotic
since they could better serve in
that capacity than in seeking the
temporary profit of the almighty
dollar. Colonel Cleary placed lau-
rels on the heads OF the parents
whose unsung heroism in so many
instances must have made possible 4
the presence at commencement of
some students. He was grateful
to the faculty that had labored
with the students through their
high school years; he expressed
feeling OF Indebtedness to men,
bers OF the school board who do
nate life's rich experience and per-
sonal sacrifice so that Ypsilanti i
graduates might have the best. He
spoke affectionately OF the princi-
pal. superintendent and other EN-
ployes OF the school system and H.
nally he paid tribute to those stu
dents who through sheer persever-
ance stuck out their hardships and
achieved graduation
Excellent Work
Principal Norris Wiltse told the
audience that the Student Council
in past years had done excellent
work. Among Its contributions
were a $4,000 electrical sound sys-
tenn that extends to every room in
the school; lighting system in
the playing field and a new serv- -.
Ice flag with 249 blue stars on ~.
and one gold star. He urged every
person 10 take an active part in
the war, but expressed a grim dis
like for war.
Superintendent Ernest Chapelle
praised the class for its s37,70O
bond sale in the month OF April
and presented the class with r..
plaque that was accepted by Pres. \
ident Robert W. Moffett OF the
graduating class. President Moi
felt expressed thanks OF the class
for those who had helped it ex-
coed its quota OF $4,000.
Last limo Together
Principal Wiltse. in certifying
TO the school board that the mem !,
bers present were entitled to be
graduated, reminded the students
that this was the last time they
would likely be all together In one
building in this life, but that as
alumni and alumnae they were al
ways welcome to seek the schools
assistance. He pointed out one 80
year old man who recently wrote I
back to him for his school record
so that he could work in a Califor-
mia war plant.
The diplomas were then present
ed and when the graduates had re-
sumed their seats, Principal Wiltse
Hduitu uOuOI .SluutHtS VINO 0d0
maintained "B' average In their
high school work. They were VIII. =
liam Bowers. Elizabeth Burtis.
Pearl Celebreeze. Loretta Crossley.
Alta Gable. Donald Gill, Robert
Houck. Patricia Kessler, Lawrence
koppin, Robert Moffett, June
Moore, Naomi Simmons, Gene.
We've Spencer and Phillip Stokes.
The program opened with Ernest
II. Chapelle, superintendent in the =
chair with members OF the school
board. Colonel Cleary and Roland
Schafer on the stage.
The high school orchestra, di.
rected by Leland Randall played
"Marche Pontificale". Gounod, for
the professional. Invocation was
pronounced by Reverend George f. a..
Moore. Lawrence Porter. accom-
panied by Roland Schafer. sang a
solo. BESIDE Still Waters, by
Hamblen
Then followed Colonel Cleary's
address. Immediately after Rob-
ert Houck played a trombone solo,
"Valse" by Pryor. He was accom-.
panied by Rachel Houck. Rev.