Arnold High School - Arlion Yearbook (Arnold, PA)

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Contents Educators 12 Contract Seniors 28 Diplora Underclassmen 68 Repet Organizations 100 Charter Activities — 2 Program Athletics 136 Schedule Advertisers 152 Receipt “Happiness is the meaning and purpose of life; it is the whole aim and end of human existence.”

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MOMENT OF MERRIMENT Everyone, although sometimes plodding along dejectedly on life’s highway, does eventually encoun- ter a moment of merriment or a day of delight — a period filled with cherished contentment and ting- ling happiness. Each traveler who journeys on this worn by-way has a unique view on that universal, unsearchable, and often unattainable goal — happiness. To some, happiness and wealth are synonymous. But unlike riches, happiness can neither be inherit- ed nor stored in a safe place. Genuine contentment originates from unexpected sources, rather than planned, prepared affairs. While the fool vainly searches for happiness, the wise man nobly shares it. If ipeded by weariness of what he possesses and desire for what he does not have, man will deteriorate in ‘eepening shadows. But if he creates happiness for others, he will flourish and prosper under the shin- z beams of joy which will radiate from his very being from childhood to maturity. ‘lappiness toa little girl, lost in a lonely world of brothers, is the comfort and companionship provid- by a tattered and worn Raggedy Ann doll. ure ecstasy is displayed on the countenance of a tiny form immersed in mud until he is discovered Mother, who sentences the innocent cherub to the worst of all punishments — a bath. “leeping peacefully after a strenuous day at the sandbox and dollhouse, two five-year olds dream of carefree twelve school years which are certain to follow the wonderful times at kindergarten. ieluctantly entering the classroom on that memorable, initial day in first grade, an unhappy young- stcr comforts himself when he discovers several bosom buddies similarly attired and confined indoors on a glorious playday. The third-grader, a confident little lady, is determined to carve her niche in the world as a sophisti- cated fashion model for, as every woman, she enjoys basking in the admiring glances and compliments of friends: That same little miss in the fifth-grade, now older and so much wiser, solemnly decides to enter nurs- ing to dedicate her life to comforting the world’s sick and dying. Seventh grade boys attend classes and each school function, apparently oblivious of the fondness of girls who sit near them. But are they really so ignorant! In ninth grade Daddy’s little girl discards sneakers and jeans to don nylons and a dress. She hopeful- ly attends the freshman class dance only to observe the dancers from a corner chair. When junior boys learn to drive, their jéy is infinite. But the bright flame of happiness is smothered when disapproving parents refuse to permit them to use the family car as often as they would like. There is no brighter glow of happiness than the shining sparkle in the eyes of a sweet sixteen miss, as she glides sedately down the stairs to greet HIM. (That seventh-grade boy finally did wake up.) The culmination to one’s school career is, of course, the glorious senior year. Although this final year is one of hard work, worry, struggle, and resolution, it is perhaps the span of time when a student is the happiest. The endless parade of blissful school moments creates an awareness of their lasting worth to those graduates who only a short time ago, found much about which to grumble, complain, and criticize. Now mud pies, pig tails, furtive glances, and dance programs fade in the light of the greatest demand of all — to take’a place in the ranks of adults and still be happy!

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