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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
May 30, 1942
Page
4
The 1942 graduating class reflects on entering World War II with grim resolve. They vow to defend democracy, honor privileges won, and carry the school’s teachings into service. Thanks to faculty, Brasher, and Miss Henry, they are prepared to shoulder the load and help win the conflict.
Miss Beryl Henry urges the 1942 seniors to choose essential values over excess. She argues character is the greatest priority in crisis, warning against overemphasizing intellect at the expense of moral integrity. The piece calls for resilience and responsible citizenship as students enter war-time community life.
The Hope Hi-Lights are printed again as a four page bi monthly newspaper published every two weeks. Since 1935 the Hi-Lights shifted to mimeograph and in 1940 became a weekly. Briant Bundy, former mimeograph chief, is named editor as the staff resumes print.
The passage extols unwavering resolve against fascist threats and highlights a lifelong creed: strong minds and great hearts, true faith and ready hands. It lauds men who resist demagoguery, pursue public duty, and maintain personal integrity.
i chief of the 1941 staff Carolyn Trimble and Patsy Ann Campbell bring experience as assistant editor and gossip editor. New hires Frances Harrell as business manager Gladys Wisner as copy reader Mary Ross McFaddin as circulation manager George Churchman as sports editor J. P. Stanford as assistant sports editor Sara Jane Murphy as junior reporter.
A 1942 seniors message reflects on four years in high school. It celebrates sacrifices made in senior year and urges self reflection to meet life requirements. The author motivates graduates to take responsibility as they advance toward their future.
A theoretical note calculates that a train traveling the entire United States rail network at sixty miles per hour would take 292 days to complete the circuit.
In winter fatalities from automobile accidents rise, with a 40 percent increase in the northern half of the United States and a 20 percent rise in the southern half.
The Arkansas Association of Student Government opened its annual convention in Little Rock with Forrest City High School serving as president. Delegates from Hope High School planned a group discussion on absences and tardies. The Southern Association meets in Memphis October 17 and 18 marking its tenth anniversary.
Juneau Alaska exhibits a 5-ounce dog sled model from Diomede Island Eskimo carvers. Two pieces combine bale whale bone and walrus ivory with black runners and white shoes, joined by 51 belts and nuts. The sled measures 19 inches by 1 inch by 6 inches.
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