Harrisonburg High School - Taj Yearbook (Harrisonburg, VA)

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THE TAJ 15 the deplorable state of affairs brought about by having two salu- tatory candidates-really an embarrassing situation. So embar- rassing that they left it to the two brilliant candidates to get their heads together and solve the problem. The candidates were notified of this decision, and their first words were, You can do it with the greatest of pleasure, just consider me out of the run- ning. The argument waxed so hot that it was called a day and left until later, when they abided by the desires of the principal and the faculty, to divide the honors, struggled for, and conferred on them, by each speaking before you tonight. We want to thank Professor Keister for his wonderful work in the schools of Harrisonburg, making it possible for us to ob- tain the highest type of public education, and the hardy coopera- tion of an able and responsive school board. At this time we wish to pay tribute to the untiring and sympathetic guidance of our esteemed principal, Professor Stanley, who has been patient with the many problems and trials of his pupils and their parents. As the graduating class of 1935 leaves to go into life or go on with a higher education, as the case may be, we wish to thank our teachers who very successfully have helped us to reach this, our night, of graduation. Miss Ford started us on our four year English course, and instilled into us an appreciation of higher literature, which Miss Barton very ably carried on to graduation, Miss Coffman gently, but firmly impressed upon us the impor- tance of mastering our mathematics, after which Mr. Garrison drove us through the triangles and circles of higher math, to those of us who elected to become business men and women, we owe to Miss Deavor a vote of thanks for safely leading us through the problems of debits and credits, the hieroglyphics of short- hand, and the click, click of the typewriter. Some of us willing to try to master the languages, were entrusted to Miss Stribling, who spent many an hour struggling to make us read and write the ancient and modern languagesg Miss Blosser gave us an in- sight into the trials of ancient Greece and Rome leading up to our present day troubles and the growth of our mighty nation made real by Mrs. Stanleyg Miss Long taught us the importance of the rudiments of everyday science and Mr. Jackson made the study of higher science very interesting. No one of these could have successfully given us such com- plete and happy years in high school without the help of the others, and I am very proud that I am privileged to thank them tonight, for myself and my graduating class, for making our lives fuller and better fitted to meet the trials and happiness of life in the future.

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aqwwawwmamwmwmm. ? iiiiiililsgil Sal utatory BERNARD LOGAN ONIGHT our position is somewhat like that of a twelve- year insurance policy. Having nearly ended the incessant demands for premiums, our policy is about ready to begin paying out. We are actually prepared to declare a dividend. It is our desire to be no longer termed liabilities, but hereafter we hope to be recognized as assets. So with this point of view in mind you have been invited to witness the declaration of dividends by the class of thirty-five. When an endowment policy has been paid up and is about ready to start serving its purpose there is joy in the hearts of all those who are connected with it. For this reason we are happy. At the same time the outlook for the future seems to take on a brighter hue and this is true in our case. There is one thing, however, that can not be easily overlooked in spite of this jollity. Insurance companies have failed: ceased to pay, and even annulled their policies. The class of thirty-five cannot afford to do this-we must not fail those who have placed faith in us. Then it is with a spirit of joy, of achievement, and of respect for the future, that I, on behalf of the senior class of thirty-five, heartily welcome you to this most pleasant occasion. Salutatory DOROTHY YANCEY HILE history, in its more aggravated moments of san- ity, was repeating itself, and in the many capitals of the world men sat up day and night trying to solve their problems, especially in Washington where President Roosevelt and his brain trust were braining over the situation of the pres- ent day 3 much more imminent and important matters are taking place here in our own town. The renowned faculty and principal of our high school have had stirring conferences to decide about

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16 THE TAJ Class History JANE LOGAN AND KATYBELL NIELSEN Begin, O Clio, and recount from hence My glorious sovereigns goodly ancestry. -Spenser. LIO, the muse that presides over history, tells this story about the class of '35 and what happened during their high school days: Things were rather dull and quiet for this group of shy, timid Freshmen when they entered high school. But as usual, Athene guided them and watched over them carefully. She gave them the will and wisdom to always try to go Onward and Upward. Athene also Watched over the officers of the class, showing them the best ways to accomplish the most. Even in the second year, things were not well-organized and nothing of importance was undertaken. But with the Junior year came an outburst of enthusiasm and inspiration. For when the Muses wings are airward spread, Who shall delay her flight? -Keats. And so the Juniors developed and expanded. There were many talented members in the class that took part in the Taj entertain- ment. And in the spring you should have seen them working, planning for the best Junior-Senior Reception yet. The high school play, Bermuda Bound, would have been incomplete without the contributions of the Juniors. Now the little timid Freshmen were Seniors and beginning to feel very proud of their advancements. But being a Senior was not all play by any meansg there was much work to do. They have never forgotten the drive for the Taj-the benefit movie, basketball game, and then the card party. Even that wasn't enough so the advertisement committee surpassed all records. There was so much going on that last year that everyone was busy all the time. The high school orchestra was organized and Monday dances at lunch hour were inaugurated. The library was enlarged and remodeled, and the new addition to the school proved a most valuable improvement. The culmination of it all was-The Junior-Senior Banquet given by the Juniors, Class Day, and Graduation night. Like Pallas Athene, the members of the class became Weavers -not actually, but figuratively-Weavers in life. Some wove something flimsy and worthless, others wove something substan- tial and permanent.