Hodgdon High School - Aurora Yearbook (Hodgdon, ME)

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' HODGDON HIGH SCHOOL 1 4' -r I this lessonwafter the clouds, the sunshine. Can we not apply this lesson to the school of life? VVhat do we consider as clouds in our life? Does obedience to our parents seem easy for all of us or do we consider some of the restrictions placed upon us as clouds? Do school tasks not burden us at times and weigh heavily upon our minds like clouds of oppression? Do we not often feel that we are misunderstood? As we grow older, however, We learn to appreciate the values of parents and home. VV e also gain a certain amount of knowledge. VV e have a better understand- ing of life in general and we realize that rules are necessary for success in life. Now let us consider this subject from a different view point. Early in youth we learn that we cannot have everything we want. VVe also learn that self denial helps to form good character. If we learn to think of others and of how we can help them in our youth, we have less to learn when we enter the larger Fields of life. XYe also realize that we are much happier when we are serving others. Wfhen unforeseen obstacles arise and obstruct our pathway or when invisible powers are apparently combined to pre- vent us from carrying out plans that in our estimation, are important, we often fail to realize that all things work to- gether for good. Later we see that our plans, if carried out, would have resulted in disaster, and we rejoice that destiny or fate, call it what you may, took a hand in our affairs and saved the day for us. As fate changed the plans of the moun- tain traveler showing him the glories of a scene which he never forgot, so, if we learn to be content with our position in life and to consider our hardships and trials as testing places, if we are patient and strive to overcome these obstacles, fate may open to us new vistas of beauty and halJpiness-sunshine after clouds. As an example of one who met the test in spite of overwhelming odds against her l would use Fanny J. Crosby, the Writer of many of the hymns with which We are all familiar. She was blind, as most of you know, but did she complain and rebel at the misfortune which had befallen her? No! she spent her time in trying to be of service to others instead of pitying her- self and bewailing her sad lot. It is well known that, in spite of her great handicap she was very successful. Let us try, therefore, to follow her ex- cellent example, bear our burdens cheer- fully and be of service to others. And now comes the hardest task of all. Most things are more deeply sincere if they are simply said. We have come to the close of our high school associations with you whom we have co1ne to realize are our friends, and although graduation is always looked forward to with great joy. when the time actually arrives the feeling of joy is greatly lessened by the sadness of parting with teachers, school- mates and classmates. Superintendent and members of the School Board-To you we give our deep- est thanks for your co-operation and the support which you have given us during our four years in High School. We feel sure that you will be as helpful to the classes yet to come as you have been to us. Teachers-We cannot express in words how deeply appreciative we are for your guidance and many kindnesses. We can best express our appreciation by our con- tinued loyalty to the ideals which you have held before us. This We will ever strive to do and in future years may our records show our gratitude written by the

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4 THE AURoRA -r L 6 1 4- HONOR TO WHOM HONOR IS DUE Now that we have accomplished our aim and have published our first edition of the AURORA we feel that we owe our heartiest thanks to those who have made this paper possible, our advertisers. We have tried to make this paper one in which they will not be disappointed, and we feel sure that they may well be proud to see their names in it. We look forward with anticipation to their hearty support for other editions. We likewise extend our thanks to all those who help us by subscribing for our paper. Although we are rather inexperi- enced in such things, we hope to gain skill by practice and 1nake each succeeding edition better than the last. We urge our subscribers to patronize our advertisers, and thus co-oporate with us. -IO--li--IL--i.L.i--4O--4l--lk..l.il--lO----h--ll----h..i--lll--4----h.l-- --hui-I Q LITERARY I. T., ,30. ?Y ? i 'Y Q 'i + 'Y Y 1P + i ? ? 'P 1 '7 7'iT I l 7? Y Q l l ' HAPTER THE CLOUDS, THE SUNSHINE QVALEDICTORYD Let me picture to you this evening a traveler standing in the opening of a mountain cave where he has been forced to seek shelter from the storm that is raging outside. Frequent flashes of light- ning show angry looking black thunder- clouds rolling rapidly across the sky, the noise of the thunder and the roar of the rushing waters echo far within the hollow cavern. These give a weird and awe in- spiring effect to the whole scene. All night long the mystic forces of nature continue their action and the trav- eler, much against his wishes, is forced to remain in the cave all night. VVhen at last the day is dawning and he steps to the opening of the cave, ready to continue his journey, he sees that the clouds are ust rolling away and the glori- ous sun is pouring its radiant light over the mountainside and valley. All is calm and quiet now except the stream that rushes over the rocks and rills to the valley below. As he looks over the solemn beauty and grandeur of the place he is filled with awe and is truly thankful for the storm which caused his delay and thus permitted him to view the beauties of a mountain region after the storm. He is also thankful for the lesson nature has taught him, and, as he continues his journey he ponders over

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'1-HE AURORA -r L 8 1 pen of time on character. Parents, Relatives and Friends-We can never repay you for the sacrifices which you have made in order that we might attend High School, and we hope that some day we will be able to show you that these sacrifices have not been made in vain. Schoolmates--Our associations with you have been pleasant and helpful. We sincerely hope that the friendships formed here will stand the test of time. And now, Classmates-We as the first class who have spent our four years at Hodgdon High School should endeavor to reflect the ideals which have been up- held here. Tonight as we are about to embark on the great sea of life, having safely passed through our four short years in High School, we realize that our troubles and difficulties have not been as great as they seemed. We are better equipped and prepared to meet the prob- lems which will arise, we have attained the goal for which we were strivingg the clouds have passed away and the sun of success seems shining brightly upon us. May we not, however, be content to stop here but let us press on and endeavor to find the place in the world which is meant for us, earnestly striving to fill that place to the best of our ability. THELMA ELIZABETH TURNEY. THE SALUTATORY Members of the school board, teachers, parents, friends, and schoolmates, we cordially welcome you here tonight. We feel that we have much to thank each one of you for. If it had not been for you, it would never have been possible for us, to 1' make our way through High School. We are now entering the wider field of life. May we be better fitted to make our lives what they should be, because we have had the benefit of your influence and training. Members of the school board, to you we give many thanks. Teachers, we thank you for the great patience you have had these last four years. We may have seemed very ungrate- ful at times, but we appreciate all that you have done for us. Parents, you especially have made it possible that we might enjoy the benefits and privileges of a high school training. VVe thank you from the bottom of our hearts. May we be worthy of the sacri- fices you have made for us, and repay you by working hard and making good. Schoolmates, we have enjoyed your fel- lowship these past four years. Many times you have helped us out of difficulties and we wish you the best of success in the coming years. XVe consider you all, school board, teachers, parents, and schoolmates-all friends. As friends we welcome you. We feel that with your continued friendship we can climb the ladder of life, straight up until we reach the shining goal of success. Perhaps it would be well to stop for a moment and consider just what this suc- cess means. I wonder just how many think of success in terms of dollars and cents, stocks and bonds, fame, or some other material recompense. To me, success consists of two main issues. First, character. If, when a man gets old, he looks back over his life and hnds that he has so built his character that he has been able to help some one else along their life's journey he may feel that he has not lived in vain.