Cleveland High School - Beacon Yearbook (St Louis, MO)

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l A man's life is not his own. It belongs to those about him. He is governed by their happiness, their comfort. The fulfillment of his duty, making every life with which he comes in contact a little easier, a little happier, that is the measur- ing stick by which the success of a life is measured. Money means nothing unless it is the means of creating comfort and joy for others. Fame is nothing but the praise and thanks of those whom we have served. What life rises higher by this measure than the life of him who has departed? What man loved more dearly to serve others, to make their lives a little brighter? As a teacher, as a friend, as a man, Mr. Heritage attained that to which we all aspire. Success in living! And it is only because of selfishness that we mourn Mr. Heritage so deeply, for we know that his is the reward for a life well lived. Page Ten

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MR. C. I. FLEMING Assistant Principal P N

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Any appraisal of Mr. Benson's life and influence would be incomplete without a tribute to his Hne qualities as a Christian gentleman. Generous and kindly by nature, his sympathies were easily arousedg no one in distress ever asked his assistance who did not get it in the fullest measure of which he was capable. And he loved his work as a teacher, never sparing himself when he felt that he could be helpful to a studentg it mattered not whether the latter was a member of one of his classes, or simply a straggler attracted by his friendliness, the help was forthcoming just the same. This sympathetic 'concern for their progress and welfare made him greatly beloved by his pupils. Mr. Benson was one of those rare spirits who never really grew old. He became frail in body, but his mind retained its youthful buoyance and alertness to the last. Page Eleven