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Nine of the 25 members of the [[ | Nine of the 25 members of the [[Saranac Lake High School]] class of 1916 would soon serve in some capacity in the war. The names of those recognized on [[Church Street]]’s [[World War I Veterans|World War I Memorial]] for their service are asterisked. | ||
[[File:SLHS Class of 1916.jpg|thumb|1200px|Exhibit panels were designed by Karen Davidson, [http://www.davidsondesigninc.com/ Davidson Designs], Lake Placid. ]] | |||
[[Gibson Ramsay|Gibson Ramsay]] | |||
[[John Dolan|John Dolan]]* | [[John Dolan|John Dolan]]* | ||
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[[Dorchester Everett|Dorchester Everett]]* | [[Dorchester Everett|Dorchester Everett]]* | ||
''Second row'' – | |||
[[Marian Bigelow|Marian Bigelow]] | [[Marian Bigelow|Marian Bigelow]] | ||
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[[Irene De Lisle|Irene De Lisle]] | [[Irene De Lisle|Irene De Lisle]] | ||
''Back row'' – | |||
[[Phelps Bigelow|Phelps Bigelow]] | [[Phelps Bigelow|Phelps Bigelow]] | ||
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[[Ralph Coleman|Ralph Coleman]]* | [[Ralph Coleman|Ralph Coleman]]* | ||
[[Walter Duffy | [[Walter Duffy, Sr.|Walter Duffy, Sr.]] | ||
'''The Draft''' Before 1917, many young men, eager to serve, signed up as ambulance drivers in Europe, or crossed the border to serve in the Canadian Army. Once the U.S. entered the war, there was a rush to enlist, but still more men were needed. On June 5, 1917, the first registration for the draft was held, for all men between the ages of 21 and 31. The draft ensured that many boys who graduated high school in 1916 or before would serve in World War One. | '''The Draft''' Before 1917, many young men, eager to serve, signed up as ambulance drivers in Europe, or crossed the border to serve in the Canadian Army. Once the U.S. entered the war, there was a rush to enlist, but still more men were needed. On June 5, 1917, the first registration for the draft was held, for all men between the ages of 21 and 31. The draft ensured that many boys who graduated high school in 1916 or before would serve in World War One. | ||
'''Next: [[WW I - SLHS Class of 1918|WW I - SLHS Class of 1918]]''' </h3> | '''Next: [[WW I - SLHS Class of 1918|WW I - SLHS Class of 1918]]''' </h3> | ||
Latest revision as of 11:22, 12 January 2026
Nine of the 25 members of the Saranac Lake High School class of 1916 would soon serve in some capacity in the war. The names of those recognized on Church Street’s World War I Memorial for their service are asterisked.
Henry Collins,* Class President
Second row –
Katherine Dolan, Valedictorian
Third row –
Carrie Homburger, Salutarian
Back row –
The Draft Before 1917, many young men, eager to serve, signed up as ambulance drivers in Europe, or crossed the border to serve in the Canadian Army. Once the U.S. entered the war, there was a rush to enlist, but still more men were needed. On June 5, 1917, the first registration for the draft was held, for all men between the ages of 21 and 31. The draft ensured that many boys who graduated high school in 1916 or before would serve in World War One.