George Washington High School - Post Yearbook (Indianapolis, IN)

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More than two centuries ago this coat-of- arms was granted to the Washingtons of Northamptonshire England by their King. When George Washington's ancestors migra- ted to Virginia they brought with them as a part of their traditions this family escutcheon. Toward the close of the Revolution, colonial leaders, taking this emblem as a base, design- ed America's national banner. These heral- dic figures, the arms and crest, are symbolic of the inscription- The goal is Worthy of the ef- fortf' In adopting the name, George Washing- ton High School, the student body fell heir to this tradition, Being his coat-of-arms, it became our coat-of-arms. Rightfully our school ban- ner flaunts the motto-Exitus Arta Probat. l16l

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ESENIOR PGST l932.-I-I SEASONS How happy is the world when Springtime's sky Is arched above, while softly budding trees Uplift their precious promises on high And wave their priceless burdens in the breeze. How beautiful the world where Summer's song Is echoed back by rivers, lakes and rills! Where nodding daisies grow 'mid grasses long, And purple haze lies on the distant hills! How glorious the world when scarlet leaves Float down at Autumn's touch to clothe the ground! When goldenrod the Summer's death retrieves And purple-clustered grapes the vines have crowned! How Wonderful the world when shining ice And violet-shadowed snow enwraps the earth! When blazing fires the weary heart entice And holly wreaths bespeak the Christmas mirth ! Each month, each season has its jeweled days- Each Winter, Springtide, Summer and each Fallg I know not which deserves the highest praise, For each one in its turn is best of all. -Edward H Hiese MOODS Grave Dark palms, Silent sky, Pyramids Thou and I- The one, the soulg The others, mass Invariable As ages pass. -Ann Duke l 13 l