Evening High School - Owl Yearbook (Reading, PA)

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CLASS OF 1935 - v-it WWAWKMA, i it 0 O edge, glorying in their daily appointed tasks. Whole-heartedly they strive to gain the topmost crests of wisdom, that they not only may better their own lives, but also the lives of others. These elements constitute a true school. In such a school pupils are equipped and then tested for the larger battles of life and as they go forth conquering and to conquer, the fame and fortune of these former scholars will some day return to their Alma Mater. Fame of this nature is indestructible. The Socrates and Platos of other generations are still remembered along with the great scientists, doctors, and inventors. And the Edisons, Mayos, and Pasteurs of this century will, in like manner, never be forgotten. Therefore to strive for the more important things of life is the more desirable. But We should not decry athletics, for physical training is one of the cardinal principles of education. If a student having good marks in his studies goes in for athletics, he should be commended. Athletics, along with a scholastic career, is the best means of equipping one's self for life's great work. It develops the pluck and patience of the participants and teaches them to win with honor and lose without disgrace. While the mind is being developed, the body is also, the result being a perfect co- ordination between mind and body. Henry Van Dyke has expressed this idea very clearly in several lines of verse. Not ancient halls and ivy-mantled towers, When dull traditions rule With heavy hand youth's lightly springing powersg Not spacious pleasure courts, And lofty temples of athletic fame, Where devotees of sports Mistake a pastime for 1ife's highest aim, Not fashion, nor renown Of wealthy patronage and rich estates, No, none of these can crown A school with light and make it truly great. But masters strong and wise, Who teach because they love the teacher's task, And find their richest prize In eyes that open and in minds that ask, And ones, with heart aglow To try their youthful vigor on their work, Eager to learn and grow, T'n-Fovfi-TW TTWTTWTWTT' T

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50 OO t or What Constitates a School Dear Parents, Teachers, Schoolmates and Friends: As representative of the class of June 1935, it is my duty as Well as my happy privilege to welcome you to our commencement exercises. This night marks the culmination of a rather long and arduous jour- ney, but We rejoice now in the success of our endeavors. To you, our parents, and to the members ofthe Board of Education, we give the credit for making this occasion possible. It is through your sacrifices and hard work that we are accorded this privilege of splendid education. In our system of education we have institutions of learning called schools. Let us consider tonight, for a few moments, what things consti- tute a true school. Very little thought is given to this question by the average person unless he cherishes a hope that someday he may attend a so-called school of higher learning. As we tonight are in this position let us pause for a few minutes and consider what the constituents of a true school are. At the first mention of a school several things come immediately to the fore of our minds. One possibly is the fame of its athletic teams and of the buildings erected to them. The fame of the half-back, the short-stop, or the stroke of the crew often far dershadows the scholastic ability of these same personages. Then the size of the enrollment of the school, the beauty of its cam- pus, the size and beauty of its buildings and the traditions which hover o'er them as a blanket will influence one in his selection of a school. There are others who will approve of a certain institution because it is attended by the wealthy and is heavily endowed by them. But these alone do not make a school, for these in themselves are not stable. The half-back, short-stop, and the men of the crew are soon for- gotten and others will take their places. The buildings will deteriorate and the wealthy people, possibly due to economic conditions or otherwise, may not aid the school. And what then? There is but one thing that can happen-the school will be discon- tinued and will fade into the past. But there are some things which are lasting. Let us together find out what they are. First, a true school has teachers who are capable of instructing those under their care. The desire of their lives is to be able to teach people how to get the most from life and from the successes of their pupils they receive their richest rewards. Secondly, a true school has pupils who are desirous of obtaining knowl- CLASS OF 1935 TI-IEKVL

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CLASS OF i935 KS 00 W- 0 And quick to hate a coward or a shirk: These constitute a school,- But let not wisdom scorn The hours of pleasure in the playing fields I There also strength is born, And every well-shaved game a pleasure yields, Fairness and self-control, Good-humor, pluck, and patience in the race, Will make a person heart-whole To win with honor, lose Without disgrace, Ah, well for them who gain In such a school apprenticeship to life :f With them the joy of youth remains In later lessons and in larger' strife. -Henry Van Dyke. May we as a class and as individuals resolve that the prestige and real Worth of our school will be in direct proportion to our contribution in the form of service We render to our community and society at large. --Wayne F. Reber A LAST THOUGHT Qnward, onward through deep channels Ever bold and true, Waving from the highest panels Qur Gold and our Blueg' May We ever keep them floating On each breeze so high, True ideals and hopes denoting As We say Goodbye . -Agnes Kramer '35 June' -W - V L-,, ...V THE OWL