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THE SPIRIT OF 1918. One of O. Henry ' s finest stories is ' Roads of Destiny. ' The central thought is that but one conclusion is reached from given conditions, no matter if one follows different routes. Try as one will, if he pursues his inclinations he is sure to come to the same end. How many realize the inexorable laws of life? How much is left to chance? One will be what he has prepared himself to be, if he pursues his inclinations. Some students do not realize the value of the preparatory period spent in school. They asseit, with an air of unconcern, that they will later make up the time wasted; but they cannot. They would sow pleasures now — butterfly pleasures — and reap profits; but they do not. They would leave to others the cares that now appear as burdens, and arise on the morrow to find that these same cares have become the responsibilities that develop men and women of character. I recall, from boyhood ' s memories, the chorus of an old temperance campaign song, which runs something like this: Oh, you pumpkin head, that ' s what the people said; Oh, you pumpkin head, yes you are! You sowed a field of pumpkin seed; yes you did. You planted it and ' tended it; ' deed you did. Then down upon your marrow bones, night and morn, You prayed both late and early for a field of corn. Do you know what he reaped? Even a city boy can answer that. Of what use were all the prayers of the farmer? Even God himself could not grow corn from pumpkin seed. And yet boys and girls still try to grow a successful life out of a dissipated preparation. These are the times that call for the best in us in order to preserve ourselves, our traditions, our faith, our future. The class of 1918 finds itself presenting its individual talents to the professional and business world at the critical period of our National history when some of America ' s best talent, drawn from the industries of peace and trained anew for the business of war, is being sacrificed (not in vain) on the battlefields of Europe. Have you fittingly prepared yourselves to meet the test? The successful completion of this class book — the first of its kind in the history of the school — is an indication of your spirit of enterprise. You can, with loyalty and confidence, point to this book as a perpetual memorial to the spirit of your class. It is more than a book. It is an ideal, an achievement, a sign-post on the road of destiny. — W. R. Straughn.
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EDITORIAL THE CARONTAWAN MAKES ITS FIRST APPEARANCE. For many years past the various Classes had raised the question of a class annual. The seed of that thought has at last grown into a huge tree that now yields her matured fruit. The Class of Nineteen Eighteen, willing to bear the burden, grasped the suggestion of former classes, fondled and grappled with it, and at last made the dreams of all previous classes a reality by undertaking the stupendous task of publishing a Class Annual. The completion of this publication is the consummate wish of the Senior Class. We trust that as time rolls on no less shall be said of all future classes. Immediately after the selection of the Board the preliminary steps incident to this publication were taken up and at the same time the task readily came within our comprehension. No time was lost in reaching a wise solution of the problem involved. The Board in beginning their duties were confronted with many complex entanglements that were slowly and logically effaced only by keen diplomacy. The means of financing our project was the question of moment. Despite this perplexing phase of the work of publication rational plans were established and a definite course pursued. As a result progress and a successful completion of this issue free from all incumbrances were soon in evidence and our efforts were crowned with success in every department of the book, which to us gives much gratification. During the progress of the work the Board sustained a great loss in the death of James O ' Brien, Business Manager. Mr. O ' Brien was a young man of great intellectual quality and of rare ability. His whole heart and soul were enveloped in the completion of the class book. No service was too great for him to render; work to him was a pleasure. The absence of his aid and cheerful counsel has been keenly felt. Fortunately his assistant and successor, Donald Arnold, full of vim and determination took up the unfinished task that remained before him and proved worthy of his exalted position on the staff. We alone do not wish to covet all the praise for the completion of this annual, but take pride in sharing with those who in an especial, or in an humble manner, assisted in the work. For their kind assistance we desire to thank all those who in any manner contributed toward the publication and wish to express our deep appreciation. The prevalent harmony and the kind spirit of co-operation which obtained in the class have been a potent influence in the perfection of our plans. Ready and united assistance were always available. This is quite in keeping with the spirit of the times, in fact, it exemplifies more fittingly the true- and innate spirit of Americanism. A persistent endeavor to accomplish great things seems to be the dominant thought of the class. We shall do well to foster this motive in the great tasks that shall follow as a sequence to our school life, remembering at all times to do it well or not at all. In presenting this volume we trust that no person will take offense from any portion of its contents. Nothing derogatory to the standing and preeminence of any person, either by word or inference, is intended as part or parcel of our motive and thought.
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