Delaware Valley College - Cornucopia Yearbook (Doylestown, PA)

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22 THE GLEANER aze ic-scary Mr. Dean, Members of the Faculty, Alumni, Fellow Students, Ladies and Gentlemen:- It is needless for me to indicate the huge ta-sk which confronts our country in this present gen eration,-a task which in the name of humanity we must accomplish, but which will take years of hard work. I am referring to the feeding and rehabitation of war stricken Europe. Besides taking care of our own people at home, we must respond to the appealing cries for aid, from the starving people and poverty stricken children of the European countries, as Armenia, Poland, Austria, Germany, Checko-Slovakia. Many years will have elapsed before these countries can recover from their present war stricken condition. Previous to this past war, the farmer and the agri- cultural profession in general were looked upon as being humble, and was regarded especially by the more ignor- ant people, as an industry of but little importance. It was thought of as an occupation, which did not require skill or scientific knowledge in order to make it a suc- cess. During the war the farmer was called upon to help our nation in it's great struggle by concentrating all his efforts and skill in 'producing better and more abundant crops. How this so thought unimportant industry more than contributed its share in this great emergency, will be written large in history forever. Bunker crops were raised in every part of the country, and food was plenti- ful for all-here, for our army overseas,-our allies abroad. We are called upon at present for a more noble task than ever before. Not to raise food to feed soldiersg so that they can live to' destroy property and kill their fel- lowmen, but to feed those poor hungry starving mothers and babies who' lost their, dearf ones in, the war. Mothers and babies whose stomachs are hallow, and whose eyes would sparkle, if they could only get to eat what we often in America waste and throw away after each meal. The farmer is at last coming into' his own. He has proved his worth, and is rapidly making the agricultural industry recognized as the most important industry in the world.

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THE GLEANER 21 X zvssaiasation of ce Ladies and Gentlemen: As far back as civilization can be traced there have always been two great classes of mankind: Those who earn their living by producingg and the rest who subsist by handling the instruments and products of those pro- ducers. The number of food producers in proportion to con- sumers is fast decreasing. Farm School has undertaken the noble work of doing what it can to remedy this most alarming condition. We should all be proudly conscious of the fact that we have been trained as producers of man's iirst necessity. In following our vocation we not only benefit ourselves but our fellowman as well. We shall not be weeds in the garden of mankind. A The implement that has universally been used thruout the ages to combat the weeds inthe hoe. This hoe, embellished with the colors green and gold, we -have adapted as a symbol of our devotion to the soil. The green to signify the glory of the springtime, gold to signify the sunshine without which there could be no harvest. But no matter how favorable the spring, or how friendly the sun, unless we ourselves take the hoe in hand and bend our backs to the task, we can have nothing. You, Mr. Rabinowitz, must bend your back to the task of leading the members of the new Senior class to success- You must help engender in them a love for the tradition for which the hoe stands. To you I tender it, trusting that you will not fail in your duty. In striving to bring Farm .School a step higher in its steady upward climb you have our sincerest wishes for success. Remember never to allow yourselves to become weeds in man's garden. ABRAHAM KROTOSHINSKY, '21 + ln the world's broad field of battle In the bivouac of life, Be not like dumb, driven cattle! Be a hero in the strife! Longfellow.

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THE GLEANER 23 The National Farm School, is training its students to go out into the world and help prove this. It has grad- ated men who have done a great deal to help promote the welfare of agricultureg men who have made a suc- cess on their own farms, and men who have been of great aid in helping to educate other people to the im- portance of agriculture as a great industry with a won- derful future- s Three years ago, we students who are graduating to- day, entered this institution, enthusiastic and full of am- bition, we all had one purpose in mind. That was to as- similate all knowledge of which we were capable in three years time. It then seemed as if the three years, which loomed before us like a speck on the horizon, would never terminate. We soon became unbedded in this great new life. All small and troublesome obstacles, which one is certain to encounter in a new undertaking, were gradu ally overcome. The interest and enjoyment in our work, made us feel unconscious of the time that was slowly bringing us nearer to our goal. That day came at last! We have finally overtaken that obstacle which once seemed solfar away. Confident and happy are we that we can go out into the world and cope with the problems which will loom up before us. The fact that we feel-fit, proves that all the teachings and opportunities which were presented to us, were well taken advantage of. I am not over enthusiastic when speaking of our chances for success. The once ridiculed and so called book.farmers, has proven his worth and is now in demand. We are well up-to-date with the new and progressive ideas in agriutculre, and are therefore al- ways in demand by the more competent and aggressive farmer. Our opportunity has come, and success depends solely upon each individiual. Fellow school mates, you have yet to tread the roads, and meet the obstacles which we have overcome here. Upon our parting day do we fully realize the strong friendshpis we have made. May you successfully uphold the school traditions which we leave behind, and help raise to a high standard all school activities which we cherish and will cherish dearly. Make good in all your undertakings which will be entrusted to you, and make this a better Farm School. To our beloved president Dr. Krauskoff, the mere words thanks or due-credit, do not fully explain the respect, gratitude and appreciation we have for him. He