Coopersville High School - Zenith Yearbook (Coopersville, MI)

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VALEDICTORY The Challenge to Youth hen we look about us and take note of the various problens the world presents, we sometimes wonder whether man is not the victim of circumstance. Let us remember in this connection the words of the poet, I am the captain of my soul, I am the master of my fate.” One of the most serious problems with which mankind has had to deal from the earliest stages of civilization is war. In Europe during the Dark Ages there was constant warfare averageing four wars a year. But even after a higher state of civilization was reached Europe still saw no end to war. The full realization of the results of war causes us to wonder why was is so popular. But let us not be deceived into thinking that only Europe has been cursed with was for this peace-loving nation of America has already participated in seven wars, causing each generation to go through this terrible trial. The outbreak of the World War caused the world to rea- lize that all former methods of gaining peace had failed. Therefore the League of Nations and other organizations were formed to aid in maintaining world-wide and lasting peace. In spite of these efforts for peace we are again threatend with war. We cannot help but be alarmed by the state of affairs in Europe. Our attention is kept on the civil war in Spain and the desire of Japan, Italy and Ger- many to increase their territories and power, for if these nations should use force to obtain their wish serious con- sequences would result and all the nations of the world might be involved. But these are not the only countries that seem to be interested in war, for the rate of military expenditures in the world today is three times as high as in 1913, the year before the World War broke out. The challenge cones to the youth of the world today— Shall such a war be re-enacted or shall we use that which we have learned by history and experience to combat these evil forces? There is a need for preventing these calami- ties as time and results have shown the futility of war. Let us correspond with the youth of other lands and Love our enemies thus having a nobler view of life. When we have done all these things, when we have re- placed our hatred and jealousy with love, when we have made peace and happiness, not wealth and power, our highest aim and ideal—then They shall beat their swords into plow- shares and their spears into pruning hooks and nation shall not lift sword against nation nor shall they learn war any more. -agues Koppenol Page Twenty Five

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SALUTATORY Parents, teachers and friends: We have reached the first milestone of our lives, and are glad to see so many of you at our last and greatest rejoicing as a class. Now, as we are about to go on along the steep and devious paths of the world, we realize that you have made these haopy days of high school life possible for us. Through the many sacrifices of our parents, the advice and patience of our teachers, the hearty support of our friends and our own efforts, we have succeeded in attaining our high school education which is to be the key to our future lives. Many glorious days have we spent thinking and strug- gling, but still enjoying. We have worked together, making the best of difficulties and enjoying many good times in each others companionship as an earnest, jolly class. Classmates, these care-free days are now at an end, days gone by and beyond recall. Old friends will be separated and possible forgotten and to some of us perhaps this may mean a farewell forever. So, it is with our hearts filled with gratitude and regret that we leave dear old Coopersville High School—regret that we are to sever the ties of school life, and gratitude to the faculty, who, by efficient training, have guided us toward one of the happiest days of our life, our Graduation Day. All of these bright sunny days will soon be but mem- ories. It is little wonder then that a tinge of sadness is blended with the color of our Farewell.” We have built our ships of life, each to our own model and from our own material. What our future life is to be depends entirely upon the way in which we guide our vessels. Some may be tossed over rough waters and carried astray into a sea of darkness and be listed with The Ships that Never Return. Others nay sail into unknown waters and discover new lands of Advancement and Opportunity. What battles and victories we win on our voyage, time alone will tell. With good reason and the help of God we shall yet conquer the mac waves. ieeping these few things in mind, let us note that The door to success is labeled ’push . Let us follow that simple but significant motto. John Maka Page Twenty Four

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