Three Rivers High School - Reflector Yearbook (Three Rivers, MI)

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were again defeated by a score of nine to four. -Walter Langley. GRADUATING The idea of the Cap IN CAPS and Gown, comes AND GOWNS down from the ear- liest history of civilization. To the monks and scholars of mediaeval Europe, this dignified and expres- sive costume symbolized the high regard in which learning was uni- versally held. To the great mass of people it became a sign of honor, and the wearer was mark- ed as one who had achieved a worthy and enviable place among men of letters. To this day the idea has been faithfully preserved in the robes of the clergy, the judges, and colleges. The truest democratic ideals of our government are found in our public school system. One uni- form dress at the greatest function of the school life removes all em- barrassment, eliminates mental anxiety concerning personal ap- pearance and puts all, rich and poor alike, upon the same plane. The class is unified and presents a better appearance to the au- dience. Caps and Gowns can be rented for the exercises for 51.50 each, and their use can be made to pro- duce a very material economic saving in the family budget of the graduates. -Mr. C'?'Cl7l1fb'7'd . 'LHB C 0 The Red Cross So- ED R SS ' ' SOCIETY ciety was organized primarily to care for wounded in time of war, but the work has now been broadened to include the taking f the sick and 92 care of the suffering after any great calamity. To fulfill these duties, a permanent organization is maintained. Every girl should feel the need of offering herself for definite service should our coun- try become engaged in actual war. Already the Red Cross General Office is crowded with applica- tions from women all over the country, who are anxious to be war nurses. However much their patriotism may be admired, most of them are untrained and hence cannot be accepted for the work. Steady nerves, a sturdy phys- ique and a level head are the prime essentials for a nurse. Most of us pride ourselves in possessing these, so why not organize a Red Cross Society, choose a leader- preferably a nurse or a doctorf receive the necessary instructions in first aid and nursing and then be able to answer when the call is given for more nurses? The boys are now drilling and training themselves to be soldiers. Should not the girls also be prepared for service? Our Country is calling: does not the call come to the Women of America as well as to the men? -Dorothy Hartrzzrtri. MILITARY Every boy and man TRAINING should at some time in his life have Mili- tary Training-and the earlier he gets it the better. Universal Training is one of the greatest and easiest steps toward preparedness. The Volunteer System failed in the Revolution- aryg it failed in the Civil War, it failed in the War of 1812 and it failed at the time of the Mexican l