La Sierra College Prep School - Memory Trails Yearbook (Arlington, CA)

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vexations of life are few compared to the great importance of things eternal. And now as we sail forth upon life's great ocean, we have placed our aim high, our determination steadfast, and service to man and C-ocl foremost in our hearts and minds. The world is rushing on to its destruction, heedless of its impending danger. Wie must face conditions and needs that have never arisen before. The greatest call to-day is for youth who will consecrate them- selves to Cod and live wholly to win souls for Him. To-night we wish to answer that call, as long as life shall last we will surrender ourselves ancl our lives in service to God and to our fellow men. It is our determination to so learn the lessons in this school of life that when we complete the great commence- ment in the school of the hereafter, our standing will reach per- fection and our lives will be molded after the pattern of the Divine Teacher. ln earthly preparation for that time we aim to follow in the footsteps of that one who was the greatest friend to man. Could we draw back the curtain. That surrounds each others' lives, See the hidden motive for the action, We woulcln't be so quick to criticize. Where we think we see but evil, We could see a lot of good, We would love each other better If we only understoodf' A FRIEND TO MAN MAUR1NE NETHERY Unspiralion received from S. W. Foss's The House by the Side of the Road , There are high born men who live beyond The reach of the common touch, Who will not see the countless throng And have no thoughts for suchg Who scorn when others ask a part In their heaven scaling plan, But I shall fill some lower place And be a friend to man. There's the man who shines like a morning star, Whose ever glorious name ls written on standard, banner and flag And carried aloft by fame. But I would let the star-treacler be And the great soar high as he can. I'll live next door to some helpless soul And be a friend to man. I'll earnestly seek in the dark and in the gloom For the souls that are weary and sad. I'll weep with them as they weep in their pain, Then comfort and make them glad. TWENTY

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PRESIDENTS ADDRESS GLENN MARTIN Friends, parents, teachers, and students, we welcome you here to-night. Our hearts are filled with pleasure as we realize it is your faith and interest in us that have brought you here. It is only fitting at this time to express as much as possible the feeling we cherish in our hearts as we come to the close of our school days at La Sierra. To our parents who were our first teachers and who have labored, sacrificed and prayed through all these years to make this hour possible, we give our sincerest appreciation. To the members of the faculty we extend our thanks and gratitude for the many hours of service spent in our behalf, and for the little deeds of kindness strewn along our way. We realize that they have not come here to seek fame or money, but in unselfish service for the Master. Above all we thank the God of this great universe for placing within our grasp the opportunity for a Christian education. Two years ago we came to an unfinished school, a school without a name and without a reputation, but with a brilliant and promising future. La Sierra was founded upon the highest ideals and principles of Christian training and we came with a determination to help her maintain that standard as long as time shall last. During those early days we passed through many difficult experiences which loomed up in our minds as the worst of hard- ships. For a time we ate and studied by candlelight: our only source of heat was the sung and the floor, our place of rest at night. At times those pioneer experiences seemed discouraging, but they are long since past and we look back upon them as the happiest moments of our school days. The trials and NINETEEN inconveniences of those days put into our characters the quality of endurance and the uncomplaining spirit which come only to those who have learned to pioneer. Now as we look back upon our joys and sorrows, achievements gained, friendships formed, and lessons learned, what has it all meant and why have these teachers and loved ones sacrificed to keep us here? Has it been for the ultimate purpose of receiving a diploma? Vlfe answer Hnolu Such an ambition would be far from the ideal of true success. It has been that we might receive a preparation to fit us for the lVlaster's service, and make each one a better friend to man. We are finishing our academic education, so why do we speak of to-night as Ucommencementn? It is true we are leaving La Sierra, but we are commencing in a greater school-the school of life. This school will greatly differ from the one we have just finished. Here our lessons have been learned from books and practice, under the guidance of faithful teachers, but in the school of life each lesson must be learned through real experience. Character building has been compared to the construction of a temple. If we have laid a foundation of Christian devotion and have made Christ our chief cornerstone, putting in each successive step with care and painstaking, we will not only be of service to man, but will meet with the approval of Cod. Cn the other hand, if we have been careless and have neglected to reach perfection in every instance, though unnoticed now. when storms of strife come, our characters will fall into eternal ruin. The cares of this world are but for a moment. the

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I'll journey on to mountain heights Or over the desert stran' With a heart all love and sympathy I'll be a friend to man. Then I'll turn from them that are sick and sad To those who press their way With joy in their hearts and a song on their lips I'll laugh with them and be gayg I'll cheer with the first when the fight they've won: And join in their every plan. I know there's nothing better to do Than being a friend to man. Then let others climb to heights of fame, And joy in standing alone, I'll walk with the crowd and learn with them What the high have never knowng I'll serve alway in some humble spot As loyally as I can, I'll be true blue in this work of life And be a friend to man. Boys flying kites haul in their white winged birds. You can't do that when you're flying words. Thoughts unexpressed may sometimes fall back dead, But God Himself can't stop them when they're said. -Will Carleton. TWENTY CHRONICLES OF OUR SENIOR CLASS Feb. 29-Just before the close of chapel, Professor Robinson read the names of twenty-five students he wished to meet the fol- lowing Sunday. March 2-Four oicloclc found us all waiting in Miss Small's class room. After roll call and a short speech by Professor Rob- ison, the Senior class proceeded to elect officers. Cilenn Martin carried off the honors as president and the remaining three offi- cers were soon chosen. March 4-In class meeting to-day, we chose Professor Miller as class teacher. Committees were appointed for Class Night, class colors, motto and aim. March 7-Our Annual Staff was chosen to-day with hilr. Adams as Editor-in-Chief. We are proud to put out La Sierra's first annual. -March 9- Loyal Service Always -our motto, To be a Friend to Man -our aim, and Delphina Blue and Silver-our colors, are briefly the result of our class meeting to-day. March 22-Owls of blue, perched on branches of silver ap- pear above every Senior heart to-day, as our class emblem and colors. April I-Class meeting was interesting as our Senior picnic was discussed. It was decided to spend the following Sunday CApril 63 at Forest Home. April 5-Several pleasant profitable hours were spent in the