Fairport High School - Hourglass Yearbook (Fairport, NY)

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i To Miss Bernadine E. Nolan. whose kindly spirit, sympathetic understanding, and winning smile have made memorable our high school days, we affectionately dedicate this hook A A A A A

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Trees and Life Trees, more than any other phenomena ot' nature, symbolize human lite. 'l'all or serulshy, rigid or willowy, conspicuous or insignilicant Y- each one different, yet each with a seemingly common aim -- to grow and to become great. 'l'ry no matter how 'hard they will, some trees -the pine, for in- stance ff are destined to always remain small, stunted, and hidden, while the oak may grow and prosper on little or nothing, shooting up, one wonders, from whence. 'llhe olive tree may he said to have its Hups and downs its trunk dipping down toward earth, only to rise soon in a hold attempt to attain new heights, portraying human nature to the utmost. 'l'hen too, certain trees are useful to the world, giving ot them- selves, and hearing fruit to feed humanity. Are not some people always giving, helping, sacrificing for others? Some of these Htiodly creations become old, gnarled, and broken in their struggle 'for 1 wer, prominence, and eminence, and at last give themselves over, as prey to the ever-ready insects and 'fungi which, in life, are comparable to bad company and improper influence. 'l'hus, do not trees symbolize humanity, with its ti ials and disap- pointmentsyliopes and successes, wicliednesses and vices? Laura Case

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