Forest Avenue High School - Forester Yearbook (Dallas, TX)

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1 PVVYLIE A. PARKER Principal A triencl to every stuolent, trorn freshman to senior, is our ahle principal, Vtfylie A. Parker. l-le oloes not contine his interests to Forest Avenue l-liah School, tor he is known throughout Texas as an authority on thinas concerning this state. Mr. Parker -- principal, Texas lztanaer, author, teacher, anol trienae-We are tortunate in havina him at the head of our school.

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Pagf' Flmwz f f - 1 i N. R- CROZIER E. B. CAUTHORN L. V. STOCKARD S p ' I I I of S fo I l Al f 9 fv'rir1h'ml1'r1l of Srfmuli Dixlrivt SlllH'l'i!lfl'7HIl'IIf of . ll l'l'IIl I'lIt1'll . KJ 0 .Y 1 NIJ dll .II 1 High Srlmoli BOHRD OF EDUCHTION DAVID W. CARTER, IR., M.D. . . President MRS. W. P. ZUMWALT . . . Vice-President ,Qll COMMITTEES Finance Supply GABE P. ALLEN, Chairman L. O. DONALD D. D. ROGERS Rules D. D. ROGERS, Chairman MRS. W. P. ZUMWALT MRS. W. A. LEEPER Lunchrooms MRS. W. A. LEEPER, Chairman D. D. ROGERS MRS. W. P. ZUMWALT MRS. W. P. ZUMWALT, Chairman FRED D. DANFORD L. O. DONALD Building and Sites L. O. DONALD, Chairman GABE P. ALLEN PRED D. DANFORD Welfare PRED D. DANEORD, Chairman MRS. W. A. LEEPER GABE P. ALLEN

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Page Thirteen TRUE VHLUES OF LIFE The values of life that are priceless are also eternal and brighten with use, for man, the masterpiece of creation, is made in the image and likeness of his Creator. Man has the freedom of Choice, though, in the emphasis he places on these values. lf he chooses to develop only his qualities of physique, he may become a savage. lf he develops only his mental nature, he may become a nervous tyrant. lf he develops only his spiritual talents, he may become a detestable fanatic. On the other hand, if man chooses to align himself with his Maker by a personal experi- ence of grace in his heart and walks daily in His way, he can glorify his existence by the unfolding of his mind, the strengthening of his body, the enrichment of his ideals, and the ennoblement of his soul. May your development be symmetrical, my young friends. The test of a man is pain, just as the test of gold is fire, and he is constantly questioned and challenged about the worth of his achievements. The seed he sows must be tested to prove its power of germination: the food he eats must be inspected to assure its purityg every chemical process he uses must be analyzed to justify its excellenceg every piece of engineering he con- structs must be tried to prove its safety, and his own ability must be put to the test to justify his existence in whatever station in life he finds himself. May your achievements meet the tests of life, my dear friends. We frequently hear people discuss the worth of a certain man in the community. Some judge his Worth by the size of his bank accountg some by the clothes he wearsg others by the house in which he livesp and still others by the family to which he belongs. People who think straight, however, judge a man's worth by the eternal values of his life: by the fortitude and courage with which he faces life, by the love he shows for his fellow men, by his behavior in the face of the knocks of this world, and by the unsullied victory of his soul as he overcomes temptation. A build- ing may be ever so beautiful, but its value is not in its beauty. lt is valued by the solidify of its foundation, by the permanence of its materials, and by the strength of its joints. A man may develop a powerful body as the temple of his ideals, but the true test of his worth lies in the honorable life he lives and in the nobility of his character. What, may l ask, are you worth, my young friends? Y Much in this life which seems valuable is but an empty bubble, and much that is counted worthless by man proves to be a blessing to him who sees with an understanding heart. He who understands accepts the thorns with the roses, and adjusts himself readily to the disappoint- ments of life. The man who understands appreciates the simple pleasures of this world and enjoys with grateful acknowledgment the countless blessings to which mankind is heir---the flowers which bud and blossom, the leaves which fade from one lovely color to another, the gentle breezes which fan us in the springtime, the pure white snow which gladdens our hearts in wintertime, the gorgeous landscapes which nature so generously bestows, and the countless other gifts which heaven drops at our door. May you have the understanding eye and the grateful heart. May you accept only true values in life. May your life be free from all deceit and dishonesty. The respect of loved ones, the friendship of friends of God, the companionship of children, the peace of a life Well lived, and the goal of accomplishment honestly won4these are true values, and he who fills his life with these priceless values is of sterling worth, though he may live with the simple and toil with the humble. Make your word as good as your bond, disdain any act which might stain your honor, scorn a lie, and never covet the property of another. Hold sacred the confidence reposed in you, betray neither friend nor foe, live up to the terms of every agree- ment, and consider that bargain unfair by which one person takes advantage of another. May your faith in God be deep, yet simple and childlike. May you ever have a profound love for the members of your family and a desire to provide for them every moment of your life. May you always be willing to help the needy, give a word of comfort to the lonely, recognize and assist the wayward, forget the failings of your associates and commend them for their good points, be strong in the hour of affliction, smile when your heart is bursting with sorrow, forgive when you are injured, and look up when things go wrong. May you be the kind of worker who chisels a stone from the quarry, fashions it, finishes it, sets it in the wall, and feels that he is now a part of the building in which that stone is embedded. May your sense of humor teach you to rejoice, and your strength of character forbid you to mourn unduly. ln the face of trouble may you smile, in the face of failure may you work, and in the face of discouragement may you persevere. These are true values of life. -WYLIE A. PARKER.