Des Moines Technical High School - Engineer Yearbook (Des Moines, IA)

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+4-++4+++ +++ refuse to labor with equal effort to preserve the peace whose tranquil em- brace fosters the prosperity of our nation. Our duty is not yet done. lt is for us to abolish forever the institution of war and the oppression of the weak by the strong. lf we break faith with those who died, they will not sleep, though poppies grow in Flanders fields. From the war we have learned that problems which confront Europe confront us alsog that trouble in Europe means trouble in Americag and that wars in Europe or in any other part of the world are bound to affect the destinies of our nation. The common belief is to the contrary. For years we have followed the advice of XYashington, who says in his fare- well address, Our detached and distant situation invites and enables us to pursue a different course. XN'hy quit our own to stand on foreign ground? XYhy, by interweaving our destiny with that of any part of Europe, en- tangle our peace and prosperity in the toils of European ambition, rivalry, interest, humor, or caprice? It is our true policy to steer clear of perma- nent alliances with any portion of the foreign world. VVashington's advice, if such a person as I may be permitted to comment upon the words of so great a man as our first president, was sound under the conditions of those times in which he lived. But conditions have changed. Today a huge steamship may cross the Atlantic in less than a week, compared to the two months it took the fastest ship to cross in the days of XYashington. Today airships can cross that mighty span of water in less than forty-eight hours. Telephones, the telegraph, and radio connect us with the most remote parts of the world. How then, does the fact that we are separated by a body of water from the rest of the world place us in a position aloof from the rest of the world? The nations of the world are bound so closely together that. as the motion of one drop of water affects the motion of the other drops surrounding it, the troubles of one nation alone will affect the destinies of the other nations of the world. For this reason all future wars will in- volve the whole world as did the last one. lf we are agreed that our nation will be affected by disturbances in other parts of the world, why should we not join the League of Nations, an organization which is wise enough to arbitrate justly, and has strength enough to enforce its decisions? If we do this we have kept faith with those who lie in Flanders fields. ln conclusion, peace is a divine blessing to the people. Surely any sacri- fice on our part to secure and preserve it will be of great service to hu- manity. The time has come when America must realize that she is a part of the world and not a world in itself. Th world war was fought to end war and make the world safe for democracy. Eighteen of our own boys fought and died with this purpose in their hearts. Have these, our gold star boys, died in vain? No, God forbid. lt is for us to carry on their unfinished work. Let us take renewed courage and exert all our efforts to complete their task. Let us not be stubborn. Let us be fair and square. Let us, trusting in God as our helper, fall in with and aid any plan which, although calling for a sacrifice on our parts, will make the world safe for democracy. -Honiara Kixc. HHH :'++++4++++++ Ninctrvn

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CLASS POEM Dear lYest High, the time has come when we must part. We have spent within thy walls Three short years of pleasure, three long years of labor. Many have been the hours of gladness shared together, Gladness in our play and in our labors. XVe have given to thee all our service and loyalty, NYe have tried to uphold all of thy traditions, lYe have worn thy colors with honorg lYe have learned, in thy classrooms, many of our highest idealsg Many of our firmest friendships have been formed within thy walls. Clubs and conferences have helped us, Shown us the joy and helpfulness of friendship. Many defeats have we shared togetherg This has taught us the principle of good sportsmanship XYhich is needed all our lives. Now we are leaving Old lYest High. All are looking forward to attaining higher things, Making lYest Highls name and our names more famous. Though we no longer wander through thy halls, lX'e will always remember our Alma Mater.-FLoR15NCE THOMPSON. CLASS WILL Xle, the january class of 1928, do hereby declare this to be our last will and testament, rendering void all other documents made by any mem- ber of this class at a preceding date. To the -lunior School we bequeath all parking places heretofore for- bidden in the east end of the building. To the faculty we return all unsatisfactory grades for future distribu- tion. lrma Van Arsdale leaves her unbending dignity to Ruth Chambers to be used in future assemblies. Glen Barber, Vera Vierling, and Maxine Stump bequeath their great height to lVorlie Frost. To Gladys james, Elsie Houchin and XYanda Hunnicutt leave their ability to monopolize the gym teacher's time and devotion. Bernice Hafner and Pauline lllarohn leave their extreme powers of ora- tory to Fannie Garsh. Hope Lawrence, Helen Huff, Bessie Barr, and Bessie Robinson be- queath their ability to form lasting friendships to Velma Morain and Ramona Hall. Maurice Merritt leaves his versatile attainments to Harold Kempton. lvan Murphy, Florence Thompson, and Harold Gregory bequeath their boisterous manners to Betty Saunders, Marjorie Mahalfa, and Elmer Neufeld. Betty Peterson leaves her vogue fashions to Helen Drake to be used with moderation. Almina Allen, Hazel Doyle, Thelma Kissock and XYillie Neislar be- queath their studious habits to .lacquetta Reese, Ramona lVhetzel, and Grace Connelly. Twenty-ouc