Lafayette High School - Oracle Yearbook (Buffalo, NY)

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TAY HECKMAN President 3. 'S :- sy is 'Lv L S S s 1 9 3 7 1 4. BETTY IANE SMITH LOTS FRICKE Vice-President Secretary TANE GRAVES FRANK BIGGAR Marshal Treasurer SENIOR CLASS OFFICERS

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TO THE SENIORS OF 1937 0 Time marches on, another senior class approaches the fulfillment of four years of work and play in Lafayette High School with the greatly to be desired goal hitherto seemingly far away suddenly near. To each of you this is an experience never to be exactly dupli- cated for graduation means the closing of a definite part of your life. For a comparatively brief time it has been my deep pleasure to know you more or less intimately, to feel something of your aspirations and longings, and to realize that in the great plan for our school the class of l93'Y has earned for itself a distinct place. 0 You occupy a unigue position in Lafayette's history because you were still among those so fortunate as to have been under the leadership of Captain Mellen, a privilege you will cherish dearly throughout your lives. You will recall that inspiring poem, often repeated, which made you sit just a little straighter, your jaw set with a little greater determination, and stirred something in the depths of you toward finer and higher living- Somebody said it couldn't be doneebut he did it. 0 How we teachers hope and trust that the Lafayette spirit with its motto of Loyalty, Honor and Service has taken deep root in your lives so that somehow it will prove to be your guiding light in a world that will deal with you neither gently nor hospitably on many occasions! What a priceless heritage the first principal of Lafayette has given to you in his golden text, 'lBe Strong and of a Good Courage ! Surely Lafayette can count on you to carry into life the high ideals for which it has stood from the beginning under the guidance of these two great men. 0 Leavetakings are never easyg severing the ties which have so closely knit you with your school and friends cannot fail to cause a pang of sadness. But life must go ever forward. You leave behind only the temporal things, the spiritual endowment from your Alma Mater no one can ever take from you. With high courage and boundless enthusiasm you are facing a future of opportunity which has not as yet been your privilege. High school has now become a stepping stone to a clearer, finer view of the world ahead, standing at the pinnacle of secondary achievement you are aware, not of how much you have accomplished, but how little. Thus are you spurred to advance without hesitation. 0 Lafayette has tried its best to be a true friend to you by helping over the rough spots, rejoicing in your successes, and attempting to endow you with ideals and stand- ards to meet life's challenge. Steadfastly she will continue to be watchful of your interests, proud of the places you will occupy in the world of service, and happy when you find your best self in the doing for others. Lafayette's Honor is in your hands-Carry On! Sincerely your friend, 21