Hart High School - Hartian Yearbook (Hart, MI)

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Valedictory Recognizing the fact that this program presented this evening is the last one to be offered by us as a class of Hart High School, we are compelled to look at the future with a certain degree of seriousness and meditation. Upon receiving our diplomas tomorrow night the last bond connecting us to this school will be severed. We readily acknowledge that earning our diploma is only a small part of earning a place for ourselves in this world. Fully understanding that great problems are facing us in the near future, we hope to step out of our role as a high school student and into another role that will merit us a place among men. Before attaining any great heights we expect to trod upon the rocks strewn along the pathways of the lower levels. Dear parents, the knowledge of our indebtedness to you weighs heavily on our hearts. Although we will never be able to adequately repay you for the four years you sacrificed to present us an education, we want you to realize that we sincerely appreciate your efforts and promise to do all within our power to prove they were not in vain. Also we wish to express our deep gratitude to the faculty members who have so capably piloted us through the four years we have devoted to obtaining an education. Perhaps there were many times when it seemed to you that you couldn't endure us much longer. If we were instrumental in causing your grief, we want you to know that we are very sorry and that we are deeply grateful to you for the services you have performed for us. The time has come, fellow-graduates, when our ways must separate and our associations must be broken. Let us hope, however, that all of them will not be broken and that some friendships formed during our high school career will prove as lasting as the Rock of Gibraltar. WILLIAM JENSEN Salutation Tonight we have reached the climax of our high school life. It has seemed a short life filled with golden memories of the days when we played our games, studied our lessons, and enjoyed the companionship of fellow students. We have received honors which made us happy and disappointments which made us sad as we climbed those four steps—Freshman, Sophomore, Junior, and Senior. Class Night brings us to the top step, the summit of all our hopes and ambitions. For the past two years the Class of Nineteen Thirty-Eight has looked forward to this occasion, thinking we would address you from that huge stage which is being erected in the new gymnasium. Though our dream was not fulfilled, it is with glad hearts that we leave this opportunity to the underclassmen. We wish also, to express our profound appreciation for that monument of public spirit which has just one great end in view—to serve the boys and girls of Hart. We extend our most cordial greetings to each parent, teacher, and friend assembled here this evening. It has been your interest in our achievements which encouraged us in the past, and may that spirit of good will represented by your presence here tonight, inspire us to future success in life! We, the Class of Nineteen Thirty-Eight, salute you, and express our sincere hope that you will enjoy our last performance as high school students. 28 MAUREEN MUNGER

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LITERATURE

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Last Will and Testament of '38 Parents and friends of the deceased: We understand you have gathered for this very solemn occasion of hearing and seeing for the last time, the class of 1938. We, Elaine Rickard and Blanche Staples, having been appointed administrators for the said class, would at this time, like to present to you the Last Will and Testament of the said persons. They, after considering the great uncertainty of life, have appeared before us this day and made known the various belongings they wish to leave to a particular friend. We, the class of ’38, do very willingly extend our deepest appreciation to the dear teachers, who in the past four years have been so patient with us. They have all helped us greatly and stuck with us through thick and thin. Because of their unmistakable success in the past as well as the present, we, the said class leave to the teachers the Junior Class, feeling sure they will be as successful with them. Having no further use for our seats in the assembly, we, the Senior Class leave our well kept seats to the Juniors. So she will have something to play with, I, Barbara Kludy will to Calla Schick my finger-nail file. David Fletcher wills his luck at borrowing to Esther Zuhl. Being aware of her lack of humor, I, William Schultz will to Norma Giesey, rriy wit. I, Guy Hasty, leave my cleverness of getting white excuses to Dick Stoneman. Robert Walker did appear and made known his wish to leave his persistency to Peter Baker. Because of my excellent skill in typing, I, Edith Robbins will the said ability to Rose Kraus. I, Clifford Dillingham, leave my way with the women to Gunnar Hedlund. Being desirous that someone else have the benefit of a prominent grin, I, Jack Ferguson will the said characteristic to Warren Lamkin. So our true friendship may never be forgotten, I, Edra Campbell will my senior picture to Lyle MacDonald. To Lodema Corliss, who is sure to make good use of the opportunity, I, Marjorie Bettin will the pleasure of sitting with Leonard Fenton. Being aware of the lack of this characteristic, I, Donna Hovey will to Robert Tice my exceedingly quiet disposition. I, William Jensen, do will and bequeath my ability of leadership to Junior Till. Jack Corbin leaves his prerogative for asking questions and inquiring facts to Bill Dillingham. To save the Junior class a great deal of embarrassment in the future, I, James Mitteer will to Lewis Ruggles my extreme bashfulness. Finding it a very necessary characteristic, I, Myra Coleson will my ability to make and keep friends to Frances Reames. Having no further use for the knack of picking on teachers as well as students, I, Donald Powers will the said characteristic to Junior Wycoff. I, William Ambrose Rollins (W. A. R.) will to my friend Ellis May my exquisite push 'em up wave.” Having a very good record in the past, I, Alice Monkus leave to Harry Watkins my habit of getting nine hours of sleep seven nights a week. So that she will not become bored with every day school tasks, I, Marvin Lurie will to Alice Jane Winget my romantic interpretations. To Geraldine Walker, I, Leonard Fenton will my changing crushes. Because of my progress in F. F. A. work, I, Matthew Davidson do will and bequeath this ability to Walley Claeys. 29