Lakeview High School - La Chatte Yearbook (Lakeview, MI)

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VALEDICTORY Four yor.rc ago ..on entering high’school my thoughts voro not of graduation and tho placo in which I stand tonight. To me, it was just another step in that continuous realm, through which most of us move v ithout very much consider- ation as to v hat it is all about. A high school education is looked upon with a very different attitude than ever before. It has become a necessity; in fact,just a part of every one’s existence. Without a high school education one is handicapped. A few years ago a high school educa© tion seemed to be only for those with ligh ideals or ca- reers in mind; an eighth grade education was enough for anyone. 3ut this is not the opinion of people today; in- stead, college graduation seems to be the goal But turning to th. Seniors—many of us have hone throu- gh high school in a happy-go-lucky manner. Wo have been looked aftor and cared for by anxious parents, who have done everything to make us happy. Our teachers have tried to clear a path for us. We have been concerned with the gain we could get from tho world rather than thanwith what we could five. But we do recall tho noble axmpples set for us by those illustrious statesmen and intellectu- al leaders of the past. Wo are deeply impressed with tthe obligation of the present generation to the men and women who have made it possible for us to attain this height.Wc hope that we shall bo able to make it easier for those who are following us, so that they may be able to see a world more beautiful than tho one we now behold. Wo are dependent, but in a seneo we have all grown noro independent. We have met new friends, faces now problems, boon forced to settle questions for ourselves, mak- ing friendships has done as much to help us as any other thing. To get along v ith people socially is one of the requirements of modern life. With tho methods of comm- unication and transportation of today wo are becoming neighbors to everyone. Our friends and neighbors are very valuable. Through them we become acquainted with all types of people. We gain from them new ideals, and new arts; we find in them happy companionships; in fact we broaden our minds in every way in this pleasing manner. Through clubs and societies wo continue to learn advances and changes in literature, art, medicines and all of the sciehccs. If we are going to kocp up with tho modern era and bo a part of it, socill activity seems to lead the way. With this air of independence wo arc ready to set sail v ith enthusiasm from a quiet harbor into a billowing sea; yet we look backward with regret because the hour of leave taking has arrived. But we are leaving with high

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VALEDICTORY (CON'T) hopes We believe that only the surface of thesciontific world has been broker . We believe that the finest work of art capable of being produced by the frush of man has not yet been painted. We believe that there ore now fro- ntiers that the will of man has not yet conquered. We be- lieve that culture and civilization yet may make much pr- ogress, Wo believe that man's struggle with the elements is in ibs primitive stage. We believe that it is possible to feed the hungry end clothe the ragged, ffe bcliwe that every individual is entitled to a life of freedom and n life of comfort. We classmates are going forward from this date measurin our activities by what ve can add to human happiness in this world in x hich vc live, I ho world is :aiting for n i r inventions. The world is waiting for new discoveries in science. The world is wait iug for new methods of procedure in government. The world Many hardships and sacrifices have been endured to give us the privileges we have tod.,y and wo are going to con- tinue rendering services to the world. If the same spir- it of unselfish service, of loyalth, and of devotion gui- des the members of this class in their services to human- ity as guided the traveler in this poem, tncre is no no doubt—but that our contribution will be as great as the poet, An old nan, traveling a lone highway Came at evening, cold and gray To a ch-.sm, vast, and deep, xnd v ido. The old man crossed in thi twilight dim The sol'.on stream h ;ld no fear for him But he paused when safe on the other sido And built a bridge to span, the tide. Old man , said a follow pilgrim near, You're wasting your strength with building here Your journey will end with tnc passing day You never again will como this way You've crossed tic chasm deep and wide Why build you this bridg . on even-tide ? The builder lifted his old gray head Good friond, in the path I avc com. he said, There follcrwot.r aCter mo today A youth whose foot must come this .'ray. This causm that has been naught to me To this fair haired youth might a pitfall be, Ho too, must cross in the twilight din Good friend, I am building this bridge for him. --Eureka Keyt—