West Chester High School - Garnet and White Yearbook (West Chester, PA)

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The Garnet and White A A 3 (thanUs for tltr JtfricitMy fJusli Three rungs of the “Ladder of Success” we have climbed through your help, and your faith in us. The first of the three rungs was the Sophomore year; the second rung, the Junior year; and last of the three but not least, the Senior year. It is hard for a young child to learn to climb a ladder and some friendly hand must guide the young feet firmly to the first rung, from there to the second, and so on until the child learns the art of climbing the ladder and continues by himself. So it has been with us; we have learned to climb the Ladder of Success” and V. C. 11. S. has been the guiding hand. The art of climbing the Ladder of Success” we have found to be, first and foremost, work; and indeed you have taught us the meaning of work and how to work. That we must not give up if we fail in the first attempt, or even the third, but we must continue to try: we have learned from you. You have made these words live for us: ‘This is my work; my blessing, not my doom; Of all who live, I am the one by whom This work can best be done in the right way. —Henry Van Dyke. The second study of the art of climbing the Ladder” is the knowledge of the value of learning. Not only that we should learn when we are in school, but that we should expand our knowledge when we are far from its friendly walls. You have taught us the use of the newspaper and the magazine. You have helped us to acquire a knowledge of books so that we will know what books to choose when we wish adventure, romance or instructive literature. Third in our study you have taught us cooperation. For we do not climb the Ladder of Success” alone. There are others on their way. If we push someone else aside to rise higher ourselves, we shall probably be pushed aside so that others may rise. By helping one another we can reach the top more easily, and we will not be so likely to fall from the Ladder.” Even as the young child falters, moves a step down, or sways backward; so we also do. You have come to our aid, dear W. C. H. S., in those moments. You were always standing by, ready to aid us when we needed you. You helped us regain the step we lost; you helped us stay more securely on the Ladder.” Now if we falter we must remember these words: Our greatest glory is not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall. —Conjuciiu.

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2 ▲ ▲ a The Garnet and White (Tn (Our . rhonl The fleeting days have passed, as transient as A sputtering spark which, from a camp-fire thrown, Glows for an instant—then is cold again. The days we’ve spent, unlike the spark, live on Immortally in happy memories. We thank thee now, dear friend, for many joys, But even more we thank thee for the gems Of wisdom which we have gleaned within thy walls For preparation to become, not as Fair-weather sailors, but as mariners Of skill upon tempestuous billows of Life’s seas. Oh, may we never wander from The guidance which thou gavest us counsel Which in the years to come will prove thee as The dearest friend that we have ever known. Leonard Godsiialk, '34.

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The Garnet and White “Peace rules the day, where reason rules the mind. Collins WHO are the heroes of today and yesterday? Some people would say the greatest heroes are those who gave their lives for their country. 1 hen there are those who gave their lives for science. Who are the greater? Some people would say those who fought for their countries’ freedom and safety. These men were heroes, no doubt, but were they the greatest? No, men who fought and fight in wars are not heroes as I think of a hero. They fought against humanity, killed humans. In wars of the past men killed fellow-brethren against whom they had no grudge. Men who might have learned to respect each other. Men who might have been real heroes. The greatest heroes are those who save human lives men in the field of science. Today we have another type of hero. In this day of conferences, commissions, boards, and parleys, we have those who arbitrate—those who settle strikes between capital and labor. These men may be considered heroes in one sense of the word. They are saving human lives and human standards. Perhaps more important men are those who try to make peace between countries. These men are heroes. They prevent wars; thus many lives are saved. They promote better feelings between nations. They speak for a mass of people. I believe that there are few people of this younger generation who would want to experience the horrors of war that our forefathers have. Some people would say a person who would not fight for his country is a traitor. I lowever, I believe the man who goes to war is a traitor to humanity. Is humanity not more important than a nation’s freedom ? A nation has but a small percentage of the humanity of the world. This younger generation must settle disputes by peaceful means. Soldiers wear uniforms. Uniforms and colors appeal to the eye. hy not let those who settle disputes be decorated. 1 hey would receive more glory and honor when the people of the world realize that peace is supreme. So to the class which leaves this school in June, why not make Peace our aim in life, and “Love thy neighbor” our motto in life. In peace there's nothing so becomes a man As modest stillness and humility. Henri V. “Peace hath her victories, no less renowned than war.' .Hilton. Betty Garrett, '34.