Cloverdale Union High School - Spectator Yearbook (Cloverdale, CA)

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THE EVOLUTION OF THE HERO. The oldest form of heroism, and the one chosen by Carlyle in his first lecture of “Heroes and Hero Worship,” is the hero as Divinity. In this lecture he shows that although paganism was a bewildering jungle of delusions, falsehoods and absurdities, yet it possessed some truths. These people, chil¬ dren in the wisdom of the world that they were, conceived the idea that there is a Greatest Man; that he is discoverable, and that once discovered we ought to treat him with an obedience which knows no bounds. This is the truth of paganism. Their chief error is in their choice of heroes. The primitive nations were simple, open as children, yet with the depth and strength of men. They must find some solution for the great mystery of Time, some explanation of the miracles of Nature. Their solution was that the world was created and controlled by many gods and goddesses, who expected the people to worship them and offer up sacrifices. When the nations had learned a little more of the truth their heroes were no longer the heathen gods, but the prophets, who delivered divine messages or who endeavored to interpret the divine will. The one whom the advancing world next chose as hero was the poet, presenting his ideas in new, harmonious and beautiful forms and teaching great truths and lessons. This beautiful presentation of his ideas appeal to the people and they easily learn the truths he has writtten. The priest, especially consecrated to the service of God and considered as the medium through whom worship, prayer and sacrifices are to be offered, seems naturally to be the one who should hold the place of hero as soon as the people come to a realization of spiritual life. The Man of Letters was one of the chief heroes of the nineteenth century. The whole world followed his teachings. He has performed a duty for us which is ever honorable, ever high. The last form of heroism which Car¬ lyle has chosen is the hero as the King, the Able-man. When the Ablest Man in any country is raised to the supreme place and loyally reverenced and obeyed that country has a perfect government. But the hero of today is not confined to any of these types. With the advancement of the world the standard of heroism has been raised. The hero of today is the citizen; not every citizen, but the one who discharges his duty faithfully and loyally. The farmer, who patiently and diligently follows his plow, uncom¬ plaining of heat or fatigue, deserves a place among the greatest of the earth. He surely shows heroism when he patiently endures the trials and hardships of his daily life. Just now he is playing one of the most important parts in 23

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THE FRESHMEN. Rah! Rah! Rah! Who Be Us? The Freshman Class of C. H. S. On the twenty-eighth of August, nineteen-sixteen, the ' Freshman class’’ came with faltering but determined steps to Cloverdale Union High School. The class consisted of six girls and five boys. After a few days, however, we became accustomed to the new routine, and it was not long before we felt quite at home in our new and exalted positions. We soon became acquainted with the upper classmen, but, as it seemed to us, they always remained “Upper Classmen,’’ never for an instant min¬ gling with us. They were ever reminding us of our inferiority, and continu¬ ally refreshing our minds with this fact that we might expect to “get ours.’’ yearly O. V. L. initiation took place all too soon for us. It was carried on with all the pomp, ceremony and “frivolity” generally attributed to that order. When this was over a school song was sung by all in unison, and we departed for our homes. About this time a new member, Mrs. Streeter, joined the class, making our number twelve. A few weeks later Mrs. Streeter and Murvin Orr left the class reducing our number to ten. Raymond Lea then joined the class, and made our original number, eleven. On the afternoon of March twenty-third, a meeting of the Freshman class was called for the purpose of electing officers. The officers elected were- William Shipley .President 7 1 rJ ° r m C f rrie .Vice-President Zelma Slack-. .Secretary and Treasurer Several of the boys were tennis enthusiasts and have turned out on the court for practice. We hope to be able to make the team next year. n u T e term is now drawing to a close, and we all agree our first year in C. H. S. has been a pleasant and profitable one. W. H. S. LEA McCRAY DE HAY SHIPLEY DONALD BLACK CAREY BASSETT! MURRAY HIBBERD 22

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the world s history. The destiny of all nations is in his hands. Germany declares that the war cannot be won against her unless the United States can provide food for herself and all her allies. Germany’s declaration in this is true, but her belief that America will not be able to play the part will prove false, for the farmers of our country, realizing their responsibility, are putting forth every effort to produce the food which is needed. Surely the young men, who, realizing the dangers, leave their homes to dedicate to their country their lives which are just opening before them, de¬ serve the name of heroes. And what can the mothers, wives, and sisters of these men be called? These women who willingly surrender their sons, hus¬ bands, and brothers to the good of their country—they are heroes, too. The poor father who patiently toils from morning until night, in order to let his sons and daughters go to college, is he not a hero? His children when they are ready to enter college are old enough to be of great help to their parents. But how many real fathers are willing to send their sons and daughters out into the world when there is any possible way to give them a higher education? Very few. They wish to do their part toward preparing the coming heroes for their great part in the world’s work. They wish to raise the standard of the Hero of Tomorrow above that of the Hero of Today. Every mother who faithfully and patiently cares for her children, who earnestly puts her whole heart into their proper training, who tries to mold their characters into strong, courageous, self-sacrificing and truth-seeking men and women—the Heroes of Tomorrow—what is she herself but a hero? I believe that every self-sacrificing, truth-seeking citizen, who, know¬ ing what is right, unfalteringly follows it and faithfully does his part toward the betterment and advancement of the world, is a hero as great as any whose name embellishes the pages of history. Zelma. THE HERO AS THE ORGANIZER OF OUR INDUSTRIES. l S ,j th f agCS haVC passed the Prophet, the Poet and the Priest have each held the place of hero. Hero worship, whether it is called by that name or by some other, has always been the standard by which the progress of a nation has been measured. The type of hero that the nation reveres always depends upon the ideals which a nation holds. And all progress and the ideals a nation holds and the struggle toward those ideals is what underlies all its activities. The influence of the Prophet and Priest sheds itself upon us from the distant past. The Poet still lives, although in our pursuance of the practical we are less inclined than formerly to listen to his sentiments and songs, yet so long as civilization exists we shall value our poets and be moved to nobler things by their music. The world has at last been freed from its dependence on kings and will no longer support the burden of a foolish and needless monarchy. But the statesman will always be a necessity. His duties have, however, changed. He is not statesman alone; he must also be the servant of the people and interpreter of their wishes. The world has been advancing toward the rec- ognition of the individual. It is now nearer this goal than ever. The working man has always been the backbone of the world’s prog¬ ress. If his work is done faithfully, there is prosperity; if not, there is chaos. Yet he has never been fully recognized or recompensed. This is largely be¬ cause, as a class, he and his fellows do not stand together and cannot gain their rights except under the guidance and rule of some capable leader. j ea er ’ then, the man who so plans and organizes the world’s in¬ dustrial forces as to make it possible for the producer to work to the greatest 24