Bluffton High School - Buccaneer Yearbook (Bluffton, OH)

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Our Avenue Of Trees Dear trees— More years than we can tell You’ve stood here patiently—we students Pass you by, nor stop to think that since Our school began, you’ve been the silent Guardians of her destiny. You’ve been our Passive friends—nay, more than that! We’ve heard The wind play in your hair; we’ve seen the rain-drops Kiss your leafy cheek; we’ve known your gracious shade- Ah yes! You’re more than merely trees to us— You’re living, breathing beings! We seniors pass beneath vour friendly leaves, And in our passing pause—and think— And wonder where the hurrying years have gone And realize a little sadly that we’ve done The things we first began four years ago. We stand before the opening door of Life, Half fearful, half amazed and wholly eager To test our untried selves; but in years To come we’ll lovingly recall Our Alma Mater Set like a gem and studded with a circling Fringe of green—an avenue of trees. -Klay

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S A new school Like a clean new life, Pure, undefiled by any mark, Unstained by time or wear. New buildings, Snow-white altars, whereon A white flame of hope undaunted, The flame of education, steadily burns. A new school, a new life, One renewed covenant between the hearts Of the parents and the child; One renewed covenant between God and man. —LaDonna Klay, ’34

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Hdrmmstratton Enter To Learn Go Forth To Serve