Kalona High School - Centerika Yearbook (Kalona, IA)

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Out of School Life Inte Lifes School - . . We all recall that important first day we spent in the schoolroom. Many were the dreams and anticipa- tions we had of those days until finally they were upon us. Since then years have passed all too soon and each year brought us closer to the goal... our graduation. - . . It would take volumes to tell everything we have learned in the past years. Perhaps only a small part of this was gained through our acccess to books. Some of the most valuable things we have learned through observation and by our association with those about us. These things became a part of us and will remain with us always. . .. Our education goes cn although our school days are ended. As long as we live we will always find some- thing new to add to our storehouse of knowledge. But knowledge gained in youth is more likely to stay with us... Honesty, thrift, perserverance, and respect for the rights of others should all be impressed on the child’s mind in early years. - . . We have learned that knowledge is worthless un- less we know how to apply it. Now that we are ready to enter life’s school, how many times we will look back to those happy, carefree days we spent in the school- room. May the lessons we have learned serve to help us over the rough places so that the school of life may deal more gently with us. . . We will not lose courage when we have failures. We will smile when adversities come, and if fortune smiles on us we will be mindful of those in need. We will not think of life as a hard taskmaster... At the close of each day we shall feel that we have learn- ed something valuable and have done some good deed that has helped lift the load of someone near us. As the day closes, we will have nothing to regret and will have learned the secret of success and happiness. ... “IT shall pass this way but once. Any good there- fore that I can do, or any kindness that I can show to any human being, let me do it now. Let me not defer it or neglect it, for I shall not pass this way again.’’— B. Gilpin. ee A ere Elen | Editorials American Citizenship . . . Citizenship is the standing of a person who owes allegiance to the government in return for his political rights and privileges . “God give us men! the time demands Strong minds, great hearts, true faith, and willing hands.” . . . Holland ... Good cititzenship must be lived rather than learned Each of us will reach up to our own opportunities for services and deeds. A good American citizen should understand his government .. . In order to know about his government he should have an education. Lack of education does not make for good citizenship. ... A goood citizen should obey all the laws of his country. If a person is convicted of a serious crime and put into prison he loses his citizenship rights. A good citizen is also loyal and patriotic. He has the privilege to criticize his government but should also respect it and appreciate what it has done for him. ... A good citizen should live peaceably with his neighbors. We must remember there are other people besides ourselves. We probably wouldn’t last very long if we had nothing to do with anyone else. Community life is very important to us. In a true sense a family, a school, a church, a factory, or a nation is a com- munity. An American community is made up of people who live and work together. ... If a home is the first community that we know, it will probably be most important also. Since we spend a lot of our time at home there must be ideals and habits formed whose influences will reach beyond the four walls of the house. We certainly should take into consideration the study of good citizenship in the making of a home. ... We, as students, should appreciate living in a coun- try where education is free. We should be grateful to the persons who provide us with the opportunity of education, such as our parents, teachers, board of edu- cation and others. I am sure our education received at Center High School will enable us to be ee aed PAGE 5

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J. F. SWARTZENDRUBER BLANCHE THOMAS SMITH Superintendent A.B. Iowa 1935 A.B. Iowa 1937 Graduate Student — Iowa Mathematics Home Economics Science eee : Manual Training Social Studies Bookkeeping Fee ae MARY HELEN POWELL Grades PAGE 4

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Senior Class MYRTLE DARLENE GOSNELL “Myrt” What one has, one cught to use; And whatever he does he should do with all his might. pea MCLCELO: Typical Expression ... Oh no you don’t! Favorite Pastime ... Speaking and walking quietly. Ambition . . . Telephone Operator. ARLENE RUTH HOCHSTETLER “Hostie”’ By friendly deeds is friendship won; If you want a friend you must be one. Typical Expression (25) 57 Favorite Pastime ... Getting A’s in deportment. Ambition . . . School teacher. CLEO DANIEL DICKEL “Dick” There’s joy a plenty to fill life’s silver cup, If you'll only keep the corners of your mouth turned up. Typical Expression ... Are you sorry? Favorite Pastime .. . Talking about the girls. Ambition .. . Carpenter. EUNICE MARETA FLEMING “Pansy” An idea in the head, is worth two in the book. Typical Expression ... I’ve got my studies. Favorite Pastime... Fcrgetting to study. Ambition . . . School teacher.