North Dallas High School - Viking Yearbook (Dallas, TX)

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P24 -0 -1-'fm so fl - 1 .- +:fr'1'an1-1 ei lx Y., -' H g X' ' E b l 3 , Our Vision it 'Y N THE DAYS OF OLD, men looked to the starry hi-manent for guidance. In the ceaseless movements of the ever-circling spheres, the ancient astro- logers sought to read the baffling riddle of the future and prophesey the fall of nations in the comet's fiery train. Beneath the open sky the Chaldean seers would sit watching the majestic march of the planets through the meas- ureless void of the heavens as they meditated on the mysteries of time and space. In all lands and ages, this mystic fascination of the stars has been felt. XVith what rich symbolism are these glowing constellations endowed, rich with meaning though invested with their fanciful names by the imagination of an- tiquity! Though under the cold eyes of science the love of the ancients has fallen into disrepute and astrology gone to join magic and alchemy amid the dusty archives of the past, let us for a moment forget the proud knowledge of today and walk as little children beneath the midnight sky. With reverent eyes let us scan the Spangled vault above and see if perhaps a message does not await us there. Naturally as loyal followers of the northern star our gaze is first drawn to- wards this faithful beacon of the Wt1Ild61'll'lg mariner far at sea. Hope, faith, and noble purpose shine in its beams, the true spirit of North Dallas animat- ing these, the latest of her children to leave her broad doors, with renewed devotion to the enduring things of life. All about that blazing point cluster countless constellations, each with a strange significance of its own. As we contemplate them we seem to see a cos- mic reflection of our own soul, the component soul of the class of '24-. There hangs the glittering Lyre symbolical of art and literature in which so many of our class have distinguished themselves, Beneath is the Virgin embodying modesty, purity, and grace. That 1'iL- diant maiden outlined in light might well be a memorial to those sweet and quiet personalities that shed daily sunshine among us, ever willing to help, heed- iess of praise, unselfish in their desire for service. On one hand, stands the Lion, the undisputed lord of the jungle and possessor of qualities of strength and courage that man could emulate. Here we see the stalwart athletes of whom our class has contributed so goodly a number to represent North Dallas on diamond and gridiron. On the other hand stands the mighty lmnter hold- ing his hounds in leash, seemingly rebellious passions held in check by the i1'on leash of the will. Surely this is a. prototype of the clear-eyed, fearless leaders who have helped to mold the thought and ideals of our school. Last, there shines that twinkling Crown emblernatical of those upon whose heads the dia- dem of popularity has been bestowed by an admiring student body as a 1'e- ward of their wit and beauty. VVe can indeed rejoice to find so many excellencies mirrowed here, but let us not forget the powerful lessons written also in letters of flame across the dark scroll of the heavens. In them let us behold a warning and a challenge didseers of old on the eve of battle. Our future is what we make it. If we but keep our eyes fixed on that bright star shining in the immensity of space, we need have no fear, for neither pitfall can ensnare us nor glimmering wil1-of- the-whisp lead us astray. To it, the Polar Star, that has never yet failed to di- rect the seaman's course aright, we dedicate ourselves, leaving to those that come after us the rich gifts of friendship and inner joy which Come to all who follow it in sincerity of heart und oneness of purpose. If J Iff1lQfiHli'IjgQfE225,11-I E Page Twenty two