Fostoria High School - Red and Black Yearbook (Fostoria, OH)

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, Q, 3 T e Y ' v' u ' : , r ff? 1 f S eeee SS K XX.. , , f IIOIICCIIUIIO if Vi SENIOR CLASS OFFICERS HARQLD WAGNER ............................,..v,.,.. President JOHN GUTKNECHT ............................... Vice President EULA MILEY ........................................Y Secretary GEORGE HUTH ..........,.....,....................., Treasure Colors-Blue' and Steel Flower-White Rose ,

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H S. 059 THE RED AND BLACK ow 1926 Message to the Graduating Class My Dear I riends--Jllembers of the Class of 1926: SOON you are to complete your high school tasks and attain the goal for which you have striven. To bring to you at this time a message seems a very serious and sacred matter, for you are nearing the time when decisions both mighty and far-reaching are to be made concerning your vocation, college education, and future plans, before you reach high aims and great tasks, may I, in this parting message, stress what seems to me one of the most necessary and essential elements of success-namely the adherence to your ideals. In Hawthcrne's beautiful story of the Great Stone Face, we have an impressive illustration of the power of an ideal. Ernest's mind had dwelt from childhood on the local tradition that a man child should be born, whose face would resemble that of the mountain profile above the little hamlet of his nativity, and that this child would eventually' become the leader and savior of the people. So whole-heartedly did he believe the legend, so earnestly did he long for its fulfillment and so constantly did his eyes dwell on the prophetic profile that uncon- sciously his own features changed until, outwardly, he completely embodied the ideal which his mind had absorbed. On every hand we see illustrations of the transforming power of the ideal. This is the reason why your parents and teachers have sought to stress the importance of choosing the highest human ideals. Your lives will be moulded largely after the pattern of the ideals you are now cherishing. History is full of examples of their powerful influence upon great men. Many a young man in our own land today has been inspired, encouraged and stimulated by Lincoln's career and has not only lived a nobler life and made a truer success because he modeled his life after that of his hero, but he has developed many qualities in common with Lincoln which otherwise might have forever lain dormant. The front line men of the world have always been men of high ideals to which they were ever loyal-men who followed St. Paul's injunction and said, This one thing I do, and put the whole strength of their lives into their efforts to realize their dreams. The effort to better our best, to make our highest moments permanent, the continual reach- ing of the mind to the things above and beyond, the steady pursuit of the ideal which constantly advances as we pursue, is what has led the race up to twentieth century civilization. The greatest measure of a life is not what it doe: but what it is. And the world comes with its final, highest loyalty and tribute to eharacter, not achievement. I am not so much concerned about your material success as I am that you become fine, strong, true men and women, and thereby be able to leave the impact of your leadership upon your generation. Cato is said to have said to his friend, Sempronius, UI cannot command success but I can deserve it which is a greater thing. ' Unspoiled youth is so inspired by the ideal' that he does not care for the real. Your vision is now bright and alluring, and you feel confident you will realize your dreams, that you will do something worth while, but as you try to find the opportunity to realize them you will meet discouragements and these will tend to cause you to lose heart and faith in your visions. Many of you will give them up because of lack of Hdelity to them. But the world stands aside for the one who believes in his ideals and who consecrates himself without reserve to their fulfillment. It knows there is something back of the dreamer who has such faith that he will sacrifice everything to make his dream.s come true. No skill of alchemy ever turned base metal into gold, and character cannot be made good froml base images and trivial interests. Your generation has freedom as never before, but less of religious foundation and guiding moral principles and much less of social protection. Some of you will drift, some slip !Conlinued on page X65 Page Eighteen

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3l F. H. S. N49 THE RED AND BLACK G19 1926 HAROLD WAGNER Bid me discourse, thine ear. College Prep Hi-Y 3, 4. F. M. D. 4. Debate 3, 4. Stall 4. Class Officer 2, 3, 4. EULA MILEY College Prep G. R. C. 3, 4. Class Officer 4. GEORGE HUTH General Hi-Y 3, 4. Debate 3, 4. Class Officer 3, 4. Dramatics. RUTH POWELL and fro. General Orchestra 3, 4. Glee Club 4. Violin Contest 3. Dramatics 4. ROBERT REESE College Prep s z E i Literary Society 3, 4. 1. Wagv for I would enchant Los Cortes 4. Dramatics 4. Cheer-Leader Oratory 4. 2, 3, 4. frEulan As thy tender years depart- Keep thy true and innocent heart. rrHuttyl1 A public life is on his earth. Business Manager, Red and Black Boots Then let your magic bow glide swiftly to ngobu I'd rather laugh, a bright haired boy, Than reign, a gray bearded king. Page Twenty