Emporia High School - Re Echo Yearbook (Emporia, KS)

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I' .X gifs if i ' KL-Qifsijwpilvfu Awww i I MM William Allen White All ilu' lL'lIYIAli.Y u xlzlgv, Anil all fbi- :urn nm! rmnzwl zrzviwly jwlayrrx, Thug' bun' ibrir' milx ami lbvir ufzlrunrvx, Anil mzrb num in his limi' playx many purlx. William Allen White, to whose memory this book is dedicated, mode his entrance to Emporia, February 10, 1886, and his exit January 29, 1944. Mr. White belonged to the youth of the world. But we feel that the fact that he lived in Emporia made him belong to us more than to anyone else. His children, Mary and Bill, went to this school, walked these halls, had classes in these rooms that we use now. A living memo- rial of Mary White is the Mary White Rest Room for Col- ored girls which Mr. and Mrs. White gave to this school. His famous editorial, What's the Matter with Kansas? , made The Gazette nationally known. Since that editorial, his many writings have been read by everyone. He was a most tolerant man and opposed narrowness and bigotry. His kindness for everyone made those who knew him remember him with respect and affection. His editorials about nature proved his love for beauty and his comments on cooking and recipes showed his humorous side which reached out to everyone. His humbleness, his complete unawareness of the fact that he was a great man was evident. He was o friend to everyone. Not a man will leave Emporia and say that he did not know William Allen White. He spoke to the students of Emporia High many times, the most recent was in 1941. He told us that our habits and personality would be formed by the time we were seniors. The great influence that he had upon us was evident because so many of us were interested in his editorials and books which are a part of our education in the Emporia Schools. The editorial, Mary White, published soon after her death, will always be part of American school life and a favorite among students. The last paragraph from that editorial is an example of the beautiful thoughts that were a port of him. A rift in the clouds in a gray day threw a shaft of sunlight upon her coffin as her nervous, energetic, little body sank to its last sleep. But the soul of her, the glow- ing, gorgeous, fervent soul of her surely was flaming in eager ioy upon some other dawn. While Mr. White was at home in London or New Yorlf, we believe that Emporia, Kan., U. S. A., was the place where he played his most outstanding role, that of editor of The Emporia Gazette. Other parts he played were those of politician, novelist, humorist, reformer, man of the world. He was a cosmopo- lite with an international reputation and probably he was the greatest editor that we shall ever know. One quality that we should remember about Mr. White was the fact that he believed it right that he could change his mind, and that even if one day he believed in an issue, events the next day might change his conviction. Peter Pan Park was the result of his love for Emporia young people. He contributed most generously to Ham- mond Park which he considered an unfinished iob. Each one of us has a chance to make these parks his own. For us who stay in Emporia they will continue to be the place for real enjoyment. As we, the children of a new generation, have known him and followed his worthy activities, we shall continue to be inspired by reading his brilliant writings which he has left to our world. We shall never forget the character of his charm, his charity and his lofty ideals. Thus, we dedicate this book to our friend William Allen White-V. J. ge-ff'

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PROLCDGUE As the 'I944 school year draws to its close, it marks the thirtieth year that classes have been held in this building, construction of which was started in 1912, and classes convened in the building Sep- tember, 1914. This building has sheltered many students and has witnessed their different ideas. It has known two great wars and from its interior have come the boys who have fought and shall fight to keep all that this building stands for alive. Many changes have been made since 'l9'l4 and many more will be made in the future to keep up with the changing times. The only remains of the old Garfield Building are the bricks and the bell which make the monument I-n the front lawn. lt has seen the beginning of romances, the start of careers. Boys and girls have found their interest in life and graduated from its doors to be- come great and famous men and women. SETTING