Goshen High School - Crimson Yearbook (Goshen, IN)

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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

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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 matter : YOUNG MAN. AVell, Judge, it ' s this way. You know I work for Goshen High School, out here in the countr -, and I ne er hked the job very well, but I thought that it would lead to something CRIMSON GAL 2 higher so I stuck it out. He ' s treated me and all my fellow workers something fierce, and I ' x e been selected to swear out a warrant for his arrest. JUDGE. You ' re sure you want to uo it, James? I know this man pretty well, and he always seem- ed a good sort. YOUNG MAN. Good sort! You don ' t know him. We had to work our heads off and didn ' t get anything for it. JUDGE. Well, if ou want to swear out a war- rant, of course, I have to let you. Give me your reasons. lOUNG MAN. First, nearly all of us had to wail:. Judge, did you ever walk out there, e ery day, rain or shine, snow or hail, through all kinds of weather. He -ou!dn ' t furnish any transpor- tation as all the other places around here do. Then, if anybody did have a car he might as uell walk, because it had to be parked about four miles frorc the brain factory. That ' s count one. Now two. ou know every so often he calls us all together, and has his over- seer lecture to us to make us work harder, or ba- vl us out for not getting there on time. Of course, the longer we had been there the farther down in front we sat. About the first thing he did this year was to let those who had iust start- ed sit in front of us, and we ' d been there nearly four years. Disgusting! Tradition amounts to nothing now-a-days — ten years ago v.e would have sat on the stage ; now we sit ut the b:;ck. Judge, 5 ' ou read the newspapers. You kncv how educational the - aie. If we happened to pi:k up a newspaper during one of our off periods — and they weren ' t any too numerous — let me tell you, oh boy, how they did jump on our necks. ou would think that we wext going to turn into Leopolds and Loebs. Vliat diffeience did it make if we did read the funnies ? Aren ' t they edu- cational too- Soy, Judge, how many charges may I include? JUDGE. As many as you like. YOUNG MAN. Well, we get five minutes to go from one job to another. Can we talk? No! We have to tip-toe around and hisper. If we don ' t, bang! there ' s a U on ' our report and mamma and papa sure do enio - that. (Pause) JUDGE. That ' s all too bad. Did vou have to go ? OUNG MAN. Well, a few of us tried not going for one afternoon, but the least said about that the better. But I ' xe saved the xorst thing until the last. We ' ve got notice that we must lea e. Not a vacation but for good. After all this hard work, all we get is a recommendation. They call it a diploma and t have to hunt another job. That ' s what hurts. Judge. Just as we were beginning VALEDICTORY ' I he four yeais of one of the great periods of our individual lives ha e just drawn to a close. The sun -dies on the old da ' , each lengt.oening shadow causing emotion, and carrying back before our minds, the brilliant, man -hued memories and leminescences of days spent in Goshi-ii High. I he mutual striving toward one objective, and the satisfaction engendered b the victory of hard- wrested achievements have linked together bonds of close comradeship that must now be broken. Disunion and separation are accomplished. The dawn of a new, and perhaps greater day is at hand. The entire world is before us — its avenues of occupation and opportunitv stretching out end- lessly. The foundation of greater things has been laid. The superstructure of our separate lives must now be built in accordance with our varied characters and personalities. Ihen one constant factor in this building is the splendid training we have received within these walls. But whatever measure of eminence we individually attain, our thoughts will e er turn to Goshen High School ; and though our paths lie in different directions and perhaps will never cross, our minds will always letain gratitude for parents and teachers, and the fond reminescences of our school days, the glory of our school and class, and the fidelity of the friendships formed here. Individually, our ways part ; collectively, we take our place as loyal alumni. Herbeic Greene. 21