Anacortes High School - Rhododendron Yearbook (Anacortes, WA)

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The Rhododendron WE, THE MEMBERS OF THE RHODODENDRON STAFF, PRE- SENT TO THE STUDENT BODY AND THE PUBLIC THIS, THE FOURTH ANNUAL ISSUE OF OUR SCHOOL ANNUAL. THE STAFF HAS ATTEMPTED TO SHOW FORTH THE ACTIVITIES OF THE SCHOOL ALONG ITS VARIOUS LINES. MAY THIS BOOK BRING BACK TO THE MINDS OF THE READERS SOME OF THE PLEASANT MEMORIES OF THE DAYS SPENT WITH FELLOW STUDENTS AND EVER KIND AND HELP- FUL INSTRUCTORS IN THE ANACORTES HIGH SCHOOL. Editorial Foreword 3) been X glancing back over your four years In the Anacortes High School, you should each ask these questions: “What am I fitted to do?” ‘‘Has my outlook upon the world been broadened, and have my sympathies deepened ?” The vast fund of information you have gained should mean much to you. hut your thinking power should he a far greater asset. The small habits you have chosen and followed, of studying your lessons, and making yourself responsible for each small task assigned you will open the path to success, hut most important of all, will make you an independent citizen and a better and truer man. The power you have gained by daily wrestling with quadratic equation should make it possible to puncture quickly the professional promoter’s ] et scheme or the seamy side of a salesman’s argu- ment. The facts and mental power you have gained in the study of ancient Rome should enable you to find the flaws in the political cure-alls peddled al out as a panacea for all national ills or to aid you in perceiving how distinctly history repeats itself when you read and enjoy the evening paper. The knowledge of chemical reactions gained through the knotty problems of the laboratory should make you a better cook or prepare your mind for fur- ther research in that large field of science. The thinking power generated by your high school course, rather than the facts learned, should enable the high school student to outrun others in the attainments of life. This thinking power should Ik a charged storage battery, ready to he tapped for any purpose later in life when the acting power is a necessity. The time and effort you have spent in building up your reservoirs of thought and power should pay great dividends com- pounded at frequent intervals in later life. You future now lies before you. If you fail to grasp your opportuni- ties. waiting ten years from now will Ik of no avail. Regrets for neglected opportunities do not pay dividends either in a national hank or the human character. You should discover yourself, your powers, your possibilities, and your proper ambition. The supreme test is at hand. Meet it; conquer, and success will he yours at every turn.

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Class $iStorp HAVING attains] the enviable position of Seniors of the A. FI. S.. it s( euis altogether fitting proper that we should tabulate our achieve- ments and claims upon the world's respect Four years ago we entered as Freshmen and naturally we were a very conspicuous group but a very proud one. Today we are more than pi oiul for we have developed into mighty Seniors. In the beginning we had a very large class but each additional year a few members dropped by the wayside, thus making the total number now thirty-two. Two mem- Ihts of last year’s graduating class and one of the class of ’20 re-enlisted this year as they desired a few more credits. Our Freshman year was one of thrills and great excitement. Our only social event was a party and it was that year that May first was proclaimed the annual date for our school picnic. But we must not linger upon those early scenes. When Sophomores we began to realize what a wondrous place our old high was. In every activity we were highly represented. A Sophomore party was held to welcome the Fresliies and many a poor Freshman be- wailed the day we were born, for they certainly were initiated by us. Our Junior year entered with a bang. What a triumph to be ac- knowledged as “upper class men.” We were nearing the goal for which every student works—Senior days. The Junior Mixer was the first social event of the year and later followed the Junior Prom. The memories of those two fetes will forever linger in our minds for we established our reputation ns hosts. The Junior picnic held at Dewey was a big success, just ask our dear boys, for did they not spend the weary night on the beach on account of their merry pranks (?) There was also a Junior-Senior picnic, both classes journeying to Shaw Island where many happy hours were frisked away. At last our golden dream has been fulfilled. We as Seniors have made this year one of great happiness and success. At the head of the classes we have maintained our scholarship: have shown the finest spirit in school works and also in athletics. The Senior girls won the interclass basketball series and the boys made up the largest per cent, in all the different sports. The Senior Play and Ball ranked as the biggest events of the school year. A Theatre Party was given at the beginning of the term. Last but not least the class took advantage of all Senior privileges and so a “Sneak was taken.