Manual Arts High School - Artisan Yearbook (Los Angeles, CA)

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14 T H E A R T I S A N W 3 7 PRINCIPAL ' S MESSAGE To the Midshipmen : So that ' s what you are, Midshipmen. Well, it fits you exactly. You could not have chosen a better cognomen. A Midshipman really is some- ])ody that has gotten started on his career but has not yet arrived. In the old tradition of the sea, the boys entered as youngsters at about 13 years of age. By 15 years of age, they had progressed so far that they were known as oldsters. Of course their duties were not very stren- uous, largely those of errand boys on the ships at sea carrying messages from the officers on the quarter deck. But the government was very solicitous for the welfare of these young hopefuls of the navy. They arranged for their education at sea with teachers for their studies. But studies under such conditions have never been very successful and therefore the Naval Academy at Annapolis was founded on land for the Midshipmen who later were to become ensigns and lieutenants of the navy at sea. The same reason is at the bottom of the foundation of our school system. We have to have schools withdrawn from the daily affairs of life where students may devote themselves to preparation for future respon- sibilities. I said the title fits you and that is true because you do not know as yet whether you will become ensigns, lieutenants, captains, or admirals. You cannot remain Midshipmen beyond a limit. The next step in your career beckons you. May your next venture bring you happiness, opportunity for service, and an abundant life. Albert E. W ' ilson. Principal.

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ORGANIZATIONS 15 Albert E. Wilson, Principal