Central High School - Centralian Yearbook (Kansas City, MO)

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A CHAVTE'R AXI) it conieth to pass. that, after much labor and iors; and they walk with much dignity and haugh-work. certain pupils in the school are called Sen-tiness through the halls: and great multitudes follow them, but they scorn them all. The teachers also come unto them saying, “Is it lawful for a Senior to put aside his lessons for any cause?” And the Seniors say unto them, “Have ye not read that he i: a fool who worketh when there is no need?” And said. “ e have studied and have spent much time but it profited us not.” But the masters were not content with such sayings, and there was much controversy upon the subject, but witn-out avail. For the Seniors are like unto a man full of wisdom and strong in argument, and no one is more wonderful than they. Unto ye all I speak. That whatsoever they bid you. that observe and do; for they say, and thus do they do. hen they arc given heavy burdens and grievous to be borne, they place them not upon other men’s shoulders, but they themselves do lift them by their own efforts. But all their works they do to be seen of the students; they make broad their wisdom, and help otic another. And they love to be uppermost in the thoughts of all, and to be called of teachers, () Sapientes, O Sapientes. May ye. () Juniors and Sophomores and Freshmen, become like unto these, for it hath been said of them for future days: onderful shall be the scientific, for theirs is the glory of invention. THE SEJ'flO'RS. Honored shall be the historians, for theirs is the reward of archaeology. I nderstood shall be the linguists, for theirs is the pleasure of speaking. Mighty shall be the athletic, for theirs is the power of strength. Happy shall be the unknowing ones, for theirs is the bliss of ignorance. At length there coineth a great clay for the Seniors, called Commencement Day. toward which there has been much longing because of the honor. Likewise there is weeping and wailihg for on that day will there be an end to the life of Seniordom. One year has their greatness endured, but this day is the summit of their glorv. For many months before there is great excitement and preparation, and a drawing of lots to see who shall be first before the faces of the people. Rut for some there is weeping and gnashing of teeth, a- they see themselves thrust out from the joy of that day: for is it not written. The way of the boastful Seniors is disappointment, but the way of the wise is graduation? And when all the people are assembled together on that last day. there is great rejoicing and much speaking. The Seniors are beautifully arrayed: the maidens are clad in white garments and the young men in black broadcloth. And there is singing and great clapping of hands. And soon every name is called and each receives a long, white roll, called a diploma, tied with beautiful blue and white ribbons. I hen doth it all end: and those who were called the Seniors pass on into the Kingdom of Life. HARK I FT THYYIXG.

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SENIOR OFFICERS. Will MoPherrln, Prophet. Roscoe Conkling, Sergeant. .Jeanette Latz, Critic. Meda M. Moore. Gift Giver. Ruth Van Horen. Historian. Gale G. Gossett. V-Pres. Joseph 12. Brown. Pres. Amelia Frauens Treas. Francis McCarty. Secy.

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JUNIOR OFFICERS. David Hawkins, V-Pres. Ralph Bower, Sergeant. Charles Wilhelm. Treas. •Arvid Frank. Gift Receiver. Kowena Campbell. Critic. Chas. Woodbury. Treas. Marea Newby, Secy.