Denver South High School - Johnny Reb Yearbook (Denver, CO)

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-IOHN J. CORY, Principal XVell lads, l see you are getting your gear to- gether for another trip. The Ancient Mariner looked at the members of the ,38 crew with a bit of doubt in his eyes, wondering what lay before these young sailors who had just Hnished a fair weather voyage on the S. S. SOHIAH. Stow your duille, and clear deck for a small cargo of advice. I know some of you will heave it overboard as soon as you are out of sight, but never- theless itls good cargo. You've signed up for a cruise to the Port of Success, and a grand good harbor it is, but before you get there you will Hnd out from trying exper- ience sornc of the things we have been attempting to tell you for the past few years. Some of you will sign up with the S. S. College, some on the S. S. Vocafions, while others will sail with the S. S. NlVdfl'ilIl0llj', all good hulls, but keep in mind that no vessel is better than its crew and no crew is better than its individualsg be sure you're not the one to bring the average down. Storms are ahead such as you have never seeng but when they come, batten down the hatches, trim sails, set your course, and ride them out. You have been Hne shipmates, and we hope you all make port. Here's to clear skies and fair weather-Good bye-and keep your bearings true.', N9-

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With the Officers and Crew We are proud of our crew-our crew and our ship. From the ojicers on down they are a pretty elegant bunch. They were always armed with a box of bicarbonate of soda, when the occasion demanded. They were eager to give advice on anything from catching sharks to what a feller should wear when strolling the decks with his best girl. We wanted a taste of ship discipline though, and swabbed the decks and polished brass on occasion. At any time of day we could ,End our own Cap'n Cory, with First Mates, Schoder and Miller beside him ready for action, whether that action was rescuing a philandering gob from the Crow's Nest or scooping a clowning First Classer from a funnel. In the chart room Second Mates, Alenius and Grigs, whiled away precious hours charting our courses. I f it hadn't been for the crew we would still be wondering why eight bells rang when it was only 3:30 and we would still be waiting for 12 bells to ring to go to lunch. But when 1 bell rang about that certain time of day, we could see those beaming faces at the Captainis table. The brig-oh, yes-we are well acquainted with the brig. Why, even when we accidentally on purpose took a book from the Reading Room and were delayed in returning it, we were gently but firmly put in irons by our so noble crew. . . K

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For three pleasant years the 'I-Ielmsmen, have steered their craft in quiet waters-out into the swift stream of life the channel now leads. Those of us who remain behind send along the heartiest of good wishes for 'Bon Voyage,. ROSA SCHODER, Dean of Girls WILLIAM MILLER, Assistant Principal May the S. S. SOHiA1z always be a sturdy craft with steady, helpful crew and under- standing helmsmenf,