Hart High School - Hartian Yearbook (Hart, MI)

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THE HARTIAN, 19:24 . V... - -..- - - i-..-.-..-.-i-.-.-..-i.-...- -..-..-..-...- ,... -...-....-.i-...t OCEANA COUNTY NORMAL Back Row Ruth Kirwin, Miss Fry, Miss Becker. Miss Kantz, Katherine Vander Wall. June Hitchcock. Marjorie Nielsen. Elizabeth McCallum. Mr. Fhinn. Middle Rowe Maisie Rowley, Hazel Haight, lrenc Kalland. Ilorothy N0l'b0t'Q. Klllh Helmworth. Mabel Kirwin, Allillihf' Hllllii- day. Norma Heat-hunt. Front Row Eugene Jensen, Lyle Lyon, Vs-rlo Archer, Merle Archer. Urville Siicllciilmt-l'L5'Pl'. IIHWVPIIUQ Norhersr- County N orrnal History On September 4, 1933, nineteen would he teach- ers met at the Normal to lmeeiii a year's work in preparation for future duties, Shortly after the beginning of the year we met, in our first business meeting to better organize the class. At this meeting Marjorie Nielsen was elected President: Maisie Rowley, Vice-President, Irene Kalland, Secretaryg and Merle Archer, Treasurer. Also we had as instructors to help us over the path, Mr. H. H. Shinn, Superintendent, Miss Isabelle Becker, Principal, Miss Anna B. Kantz, Critic, and Miss Leota Fry, Art instructor. With the class started on its year's journey in the care ot' these otticers and instructors we completed the years' journey with all nineteen safe and sound. 'M- if No one, we are proud to say, fell out by the way. Nine townships of this county and two outside townships were represented, also seven high schools, tive of which were in this county. During the year we enjoyed a roast at Silver Lake, a Halloween party at the school house, a party at Wietzke's given by Miss Kantz and Miss llecker, a trip to Kalamazoo, a party at Osborn's, and a moving picture of Michig'an's animal litc to help raise money to defray expenses. We completed our year's journey on May 29, 19234, Wll0l1 dressed in caps and gowns, we re- ceived our diplomas and teachers' certificates and were ready to begin our teaching profession. E2 8..

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THE HARTIAN, 1934 -M ------------------- .-m-.- - - .--. -iq- President's Welcome Parents, Teachers, and Friends: This evening is an important event in our lives. The time which we have been anxiously anticipating has come at last. Some of us have approached it with dread, and many, I believe. though eager for the finish, are now feeling a little sad at having to leave high school. Within another day our high school .studies will be com- pleted, and we will go out on the various path- ways leading to a more complete development cf our lives, some of us, perhaps, never to meet again. What the future holds for each of us, no one knows, but as we meet the obstacles of life we shall strive to overcome them in a manner that will make Hart High proud of us. But we are not gathered here tonight to mourn our departure, but for merriment. We have but a few more hours left in our high school life: so let us make them the happiest hours of the whole four years. We welcome each and every one of you on this happy occasion. Especially do we wish to wel- come and express our gratitude to those who have made it possible for us to reach this goal, our parents, who have made endless sacrifices that we might have the advantages of a high school education, and who have been intensely interested and concerned with our progress through all the twelve years of our school lifeg the members of the Board of Education for the time they have spent and the efforts they have made during these difficult years to keep Hart High up to its usual high standards: the faculty members for their kind assistance and instruc- tion, the interest they have shown in our school activities, and the personal encouragement they have given us. We want you to enjoy this evening with us as the chosen members of our class present this program, picture our high school life, and fore- tell our futures in joke and satire. To such scenes the class of 1934 bids its many friends welcome. Valedictory Tonight, we, the Class of '34, have given our last program as members of the Student Body. Tomorrow night, on receiving our diplomas, we will have reached the goal for which we have strived for the past four years and which we have gained only with the loyal support of par- ents and teachers. We have now reached what seems to be the most serious time in our lives, when it becomes necessary for us to look thoughtfully into the distance and choose our course on one of two roads. The smoother, easier road is that followed by the multitude, who have no aim in life, no am- bition, no goal. If we follow that road we will be blown along by the Wind of Time just as the tumbleweed is blown along here and there across the fields in the fall. If the wind is favorable, we will go aheadg but if a stronger wind from the opposite direction rises, we will lose what start we have made and will soon find ourselves tossed into some obscure fence corner. The other is the rougher, rockier road followed only by those who have set a definite goal and are steering straight for it. It will, undoubtedly, at times seem almost impassable but it will test our stamina and will-power to overcome those obstacles which prevent our advancement and at the same time develop our minds and character to fit us better for useful service and to conquer the next difficutly with which we come in contact. At times defeat will seem inevitable and we will feel that victory is not worth the effort. Tempting roads winding back to the path of least resistance and beckoning to us at every step, will make it easy to lose the way. But, if we have looked thoughtfully into the distance and thor- oughly prepared ourselves, armed with determin- ation and undefeatable spirit, it will be impossible to get far off the road. After the first hard start, we shall find the road smoother and easier to follow for the World does make a way for the man who' knows where he is going. And the satisfaction which one receives from knowing he has accomplished something worthwhile brings more lasting satisfaction and sweeter memories than the fleeting pleasures which are necessary to give up and which travelers on the other road enjoy. Which road will we follow? That is something each of us must decide individually. But, having been privileged to associate with the fine char- acters which have guided us for the past four years and which have been built only by strict adherance to this latter road, I am sure that one and all, after having looked thoughtfully into the distance, will decide that the prize at the end of that road is well worth the effort. And with the wish that every member of this class, may, in the years to come, be worthy of the highest esteem of his fellow classmates and be pointed out with pride as one of the class of '34 , I say Farewell. ..30...