Goshen High School - Crimson Yearbook (Goshen, IN)

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THE CRIMSON still have a sterling character, which will always demand influence, and which will prove to he of real value — the noblest possession of our lives. E il character is formed in much the same way as good. One little thought — one little act adds its influence. If these thoughts and acts are pure and good, the soul will sparkle with goodness; but if they are the opposite, then we may fear for a weak- ening of the structure which we are building, and the eventual results will be deformit - and unloveli- ness. Frequent repetition of an act whether good or bad, causes a tendency toward its regular occur- rence, until it finally becomes a full-grown habit. If this is for good, it tends to help build character; but if bad, aids greatly in the downfall of the dwell- ing place of the soul. Character is power, and only through proper building can one attain a personality strong enough to wield influence that will guide men or nations. High character produces more character, just as an oak produces acorns, which in turn will again pro- duce the oak. If strong, it begets that which is mighty and powerful ; if weak, it leads only to wickedness and failure. The time for character building is limited. It is a thing that sets quickly and easily, as a plaster of Paris mould. It is therefore of vast importance that when we build, we build to stay — to make eternal what we are striving for — for character is eternal. We are building for ourselves and we are building for future generations; therefore, should we build more carefully, more earnestly, and more honesth ' . Dorotliv Cissell PRESIDENTS ADDRESS TODAY S GRADUATE On an occasion such as this, we are likely to dwell largely upon the privileges we have enjoyed, and upon the opportunities that may come to us. These attitudes may have sufficed in former years when each outgoing class faced practically the same co:.- ditions as their predecessors; but the Great War has changed the world, and we are going out to face entirely new problems, new ideas. Never before was life so intricate and exacting in its requirements; never before were human achievements so varied and wonderful. The earth is girdled with ribs of steel for transportation ; elec- tric wires transmit intelligence with the speed of the winds; and radio flashes men ' s latest discoveries and ideas in the space of a minute. These modern conditions demand efficiency, and efficiency depends upon the harmonious development of the power of the mind and body — the power to be observant, inventive, resourceful, e.xact, logical, and persistent. Every railroad, corporation, bank, newspaper, and manufacturing enterprise is looking for trained men and women to do its most important work. There are not enough to supply one-half of the demand. It is becoming increasingly difficult each year to secure men and women who have been fitted for these important positions. Insteaa of less room, there is more room at the top of the ladder today than ever before. The industries of the age are developing faster than the capabilities of men for handling them. The commercial, industrial, social, religious, and edu- cational enterprises of the present are vast and intricate as compared with those of former gener- ations. The more extensive, complicated, and diffi- cult these enterprises become, the greater must be the ability of the men who assume their manage- meni:. To cope with these conditions the educational standards of former generations have given wav to a liberal, thorough education which culminates in mental, physical and, moral culture and manual dexterity. The graduate of today has been trained for efficiency and service to th world, and his course of study and knowledge will serve as a foundation for his future progress. It is his privilege to go out into this changed world fitted to face these new problems, these new ideas, with a liberal education. It is a significant fact that we speak of the events at the completion of an educational course as Com- mencement, thus emphasizing that education is not an end in itself, but a preparation for life. The student leaves the world of books and enters the world of men and affairs, which will immediately challenge him to display what he can do and ho v well he can do it. Our first test is to be useful. We shall be judged not by what we have, but by what we do with what we have, and the honors are in- 19

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THE CRIMSON Also in Paris is John MciVlahon, a famous importer of oriental rugs and tapestries. He imports these expensive articles through his assist- ant and private secretary, Kathryn Blough, who buys the goods directly in the oriental countries. And now back to the United States and Goshen, Indiana, Kathryn Swartzbaugh is the wife of the most prominent doctor in the city, having been one of the brides at a double wedding, the other bride being Lois Wartzler, who became the wife of the mayor of the metropolis. Rosa Johnston is the head instructor of the cooking class at Goshen High School while Helen Ponko instructs the physical education class, hav- ing taken the place of Miss Ruth Cronk wlio has retired to a quiet and peaceful married hfe. Roy Immel and Sons is now the greatest sport- ing goods store in the country, and this establish- ment has helped to make Goshen the famous citv that it is. On a large farm a few miles from Goshen, I see Paul Phillips, closing a deal with a real estate agent from Los Angeles, Cal. Mr. Phillips has just purchased 500 acres of farm land, making his land total 25,420 acres. And now please extinguish the magic lights as I have granted your request. SECOND GIRL. But what about our class president, John Stoutenour ? What has become of him? GREEN GOD. Ah, yes, I almost forgot. Owing to his experience m quelling class fights, problems, and difficulties, he has become the holder of the highest office in the world. President of the United States. And now I am sure that 1 have informed . ::u of every one of your former class mates. You have seen that they all have been successful, but don ' t forget that most of their success is due to their ways in dear, old Goshen High School. Harold Swartz. CLASS ORATION CHARACTER BUILDING The one great ambition of every high school graduate is to attain the highest possible measure of success. To attain this goal, it is necessary to exhibit our best ideals of life, which ideals can only be obtained through the right kind of usi-lulness in life. This usefulness depends in great degree on char- acter, and the quality of one ' s character depends on how well we have builded our toundation for the ultimate result we obtain. Character depends upon our companions and associations. God created us with such delicate and sensitive natures that we are often unconscious- ly influenced by those around us. We fall into their habits and their actions. We acquire their eccen- tricities; we imitate their style, and many times their speech, even adopting their tone of voice. We are like a looking glass, in that we retiect the figures held before us. If a jolly acquaintance, who is brimming over with good humor comes to us, how soon we ourselves become mirthful, anii our whole being becomes aglow with enthusiasm! Or, in company with a sour, disagreeable person, how quickly do our spirits become depressed, and we soon yield to the same fault-finding tendencies. Some people always make us feel more kindly, earnest. and noble ; then there are others who soon turn the milk of human kindness sour, filling us with disappointment and dissatisfaction, as well as dis- trust. Since character is moulded largely by those with whom we come in contact, how careful should we be in selecting our friends and associates. Character is Destiny. We all sbiirt from a lowly plane — babyhood — in more senses than one. Thus, a well-rounded character is the result of years of patient well-doing, and careful action. Just as a human countenance is fashioned by a sculptor, so is character painfully and laboriously urought. It is the work of time, but at last it stands as fixed and unchanged as marble. Thus we are able to carve out a moral likeness, which, if moiiided out of a thousand kindly thoughts and efforts, will result in a likeness of truth and strength. If we write on paper, time will destroy the in- scription, and it will be forgotten ; but if we write on the human heart, the message is eternal. Thus the venerable Mark Hopkins once remarked, The true aim of the highest education is to give char- acter, rather than knowledge ; to train men to be rather than to know. We may have comparatively little culture, limited ability, and small wealth, and 18

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THE CRIMSON tended for the capable — those who dare to venture and who learn to lead. Let us now adjust ourselves to the conditions as we find them. We have graduated from an institu- tion well-known for its equipment, and physical, mental and, moral training. However, the world cares little where we received our diplomas. But the world doe s care whether we are qualified for the great work of the twentieth century, and whether we belong to the leaders or to the followers. We have come here to equip ourselves for the battle of life .Soon we shall have entered upon that warfare. It will depend upon us winether we shall be victors or conquered. The world e.xpects great things, noble things, tedious things. Do not let us disappoint those who so tenderly nurtured us during the days of our preparation, but let us acquit ourselves like men, and bring credit upon this institution. John Stoutenour, ' 25 SENIOR PHILOSOPHY We, the members of the Senior Class, do hereby state, on the twenty-eighth day of May in the year of our Lord nineteen hundred twenty-five, that all well-meaning but inexperienced Juniors who would avoid sn early death in the immediate year to come, should take heed to this advice as set down by Min- er a, only daughter of Jupiter. Thou shalt not avoid going to school on warm, spring-feverish days because the school is a seat of learning, and an institution of the pupils, by the people, and for the pupils. Thou shalt not excuse thyself from U. S. History on account of a headache. Thrust thy head through a window, and the pane will disappear. Thou shalt not speed in the halls. Go out for the Finale Hop Tournament. Thou shalt not block door -ays. It would be an enormous expense to necessitate tne installing of traffic signals. Thou shalt not attempt to get thy lessons without thinking. Use thy head for something besides a hall tree. Thou shalt not sing in school. Get thee up to Room 60 and have Mr. Brinklow teach you to cultivate th vocal chords. Thou shalt not sleep in school. Besides disturb- ing thy fellow classmates, it is detrimental to the foundations of the building. Thou shalt not waste thy precious time. Employ it in making thy handwriting legible. Thou shalt not throw pennies in Room 37. Save them and become president of a bank some day. Thou shalt not converse during class time as it is very annoying; and do not overlook the fact that U might contract one if Mr. O. L. Walters is in charge. Thou shalt not consume food in any form what- soever, in any room but the cafeteria. Thy bringing up should inform thee that much. Thou shalt not agree at class meetings because it has been clearly demonstrated that the pugilistic way of settling things is the better system. Thus, agree to disagree, as your predecessors, and model class meetings Avill be yours. Thou shalt not attempt to do away with students who patronize the Junior Carnival as was done last year. Take the precaution to find out if they carry insurance. Thou shalt not excel in athltiiics. Too much attention would be averted from class parties. Last and most important, thou shalt not be too studious, but skip merrily over your hardships, com- monly known as lessons, and yo i will head the Honor Roll (?) perhaps almost as often as th, students of the Class of ' 25. Helen Kindle CLASS GRUMBLE CHARACTERS Judge Young Man Scene. A court room. A kind and benevolent- looking judge is presiding. An i:ate, young man of high school age enters the room. To do this he has to push the bailifl aside. He stamps to the front of bench. YOUNG MAN. This is the last straw. I won ' t stand it any longer. ( He looks up and recognizes the Judge). JUDGE. Hello, James. What seems to be the 20