THE TORCH —JANUARY 1935 EDITORIAL ONCE again have the outer gates of East Side swung open wide this time to let pass the class of January 1935. It is with a mingled feeling of regret and happiness that we prepare to graduate from cur beloved Alma Mater. We have spent four happy years within its walls, years of work and play, joy and sorrow. Our teachers have diligently taught U3 truths and laws, equations and rules. They have taught us how to think and reason, and decide for ourselves. They have given us trained minds, ready hands, and understanding spirits. Friends have been made in the class room and in extra-curricula activities. Perhaps we may forget some of our book learn- ing, but the associations built about a true friend will always be remembered. The most cherished blessing that East Side has bestowed upon us is hsr ideals. She has given us ideals of citizenship, ideals of morals, and ideals of education, ideals such as are expressed in Mr. Musgrove's poem in honor of our former principal, Mr. Pickwick: The colors fade, but not one heart Will ever let the dream depart. Though spirit soar, or spirit sag, The Ceremony of the Flag Will keep us loving without end Our loyal leader, teacher, friend. We pledge to follow where he leads. And crown our thoughts with kindly deeds; Thrilling to beauty, serving man. And pleasing God where'er we can; For best of all, in calm or strife, The ceremony which is Life. Now we must leave the sheltering protection of East Side. We are go- ing into the world ready to fight the battle of life. East Side has prepared us and taught us the theories. Now we must pass through its porta s into life—life in all is aspects, in all its sorrow, joy, perplexities, and opportuni- ties. As we make our exit into the cold, clear. January air, a whistle from the Spartan fife will greet us. We will answer that call with courage, we of East Side, and take up its challenge with an open heart and a clear mind The world is passing through a crisis and a change. The chaos is not yet restored to order. We are going to make the world Cosmos again, but a better and more stable Cosmos than before. We are going to make the world safe against war, against depression, and against dictatorship. By doing the best we can in our little corner, we will accomplish the means to our end: to make this world a better place to live in. Our high school education signifies the foundation of our life. Let us make it a beautiful, worthy, and enduring structure. Our foundation is laid. The question each of us should ask himself is--What sort of building am I going to erect on it? FLORENCE KOCH. Page S' nr
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