Central High School - Almanac Yearbook (Toledo, OH)

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THE 1914 ALMANAC But wait! Did I not say for four long years? Oh yes, and there 1 first shift wrong the gears, For all of you will no doubt much agree, The training in old Central armory Has not been long, but rather far too short, And soon we'll take possession of life's fort. But what about this army? You might say, Are we a bunch of lighters here today? In answer I will only say these words- If you are not, and one can only urge, 'lHow will you iight the battles of this life? Which are so full of hardships and of strife. IVell now, our training is perhaps all done, And we must organize, yea every one, Our leaders we must know and recognize, Else how can we the enemy surprise? The chief commander, Mr. Gaynian, here, Has giv'n commands that oft have seem'd most But by strict rule and force of discipline, XVe have full well been taught to toe the line. The next in rank is one extremely pious, Lieutenant General, Mr. F, Mathias. This man receives his orders higher up, But just the same he surely gets the cup. Ive often did regret f?5 to hear him speak, My children, there will be no school next week. C011 dear, my fault to say my children, Instead of ladies and young gentlemen, Nevertheless, the former was most sweet To give my verse the proper numb'r of feet.j Besides, there is an army cabinet. The class' ofhcers you'll ne'er forget, Committees too, in council often sit, Supposed to guide out social stunts a bit, Of course. these wise ones always do agree UQ IVhen bullets fly the thickest, don't you see? Oh yes, and there I very near forgot Our rooter, who is always on the spot. So nine loud rah's until you crack your spleen, The boys of nineteen hundred and fourteen ! Excuse me, if I have not mentioned all, My hand is weak, so catch me e'er I fall. 55 queer VY

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THE 1914 ALMANAC Part III, But now our training has been quite complete, XVe're organized with others to competeg Yet not the lot of each and everyone Is just the same, or 1ill'd with morning sun. For some, temptations of this life are great, And more than they can hold upon their plateg XVe lose them by the wayside far too soon- They make their disappearance after June. XVe cannot all advance to Generals, And some, 'tis sad, not e'en to corporals. As soldiers, we have all an equal chance. CRegardless of the way in which we dancej To conquer, and to win our own success: To play this life as 'twere a game of chess. But can we win the battle for 'l4? The answer, 'fYes is clear enough foreseen, For have we not some battles fought and won, Each with a shiny sword and mighty gun, Of past old nineteen hundred and eleven, Of twelve and thirteen. And today the leaven Of life is such, that in our many needs, Shall rise Ambition to prompt to noble deeds. So face to face, the foe we are prepared To meet and beat. and likewise not be scared. Take aim! Be ready soon to fire! the blow No doubt at first will fall on Mexico. The trials of this life may seem severe, Environment and circumstance quite queerg Success may also seem far from our reach, But as a parting word, I do beseech The training's o'er, and when our life's great test. Possumus si fieri potest! -Bv LEONARD I. G. .LXUE 56