Lakewood High School - Cardinal Yearbook (Lakewood, NY)

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14 THE CARDINAL - 1952 Editorial THOUGHTS OF A SENIOR We have always held that when an individual or a race begins to retro- spect on its past and to build either tangibly or in the mind memories to past deeds of greatness, it is also beginning on a first gently-sloping, decline in its present power of accomplishing worthy things. An individuals looking back to the past takes away the keeness of his forward vision and brings him to a near standstill. Sometimes though, in building up the foundation of the future we must look back in order that we see more clearly in what way to shape this foundation and that we may also gain inspiration. Only with this in view do we allow ourselves to glance backward-that we are doing it for the good of the future. As students about to graduate we are looking forward with a most intense delight to a future of continued education ffor education shall last to the end of our days? and activity in each of our own chosen lines which in some way shall add to the advance of all mankind. As students just finishing our high school course we 'are looking back and forming a clear picture of life's lessons which we have learned-some in the classroom, some which come with years and others which mother and father or association with classmates and friends have made plain to us. We, in the end, have learned them from hard experi- ence, but even though we have so many to help us on our way, most of us do not always follow. Now we have learned that the wisest course is to love and honor and trust our comrades, to entertain only the noblest and best thoughts in our mind and to speak evil of no one. Though we knew this to be the best way and wished to follow it how long and hard it has been to do so. We shall never give up. Always shall we try to practice the Golden Rule in our everyday life. If we are of the right mind and feeling towards everyone and everything it will be a joy to live and little things which have vexed us before will straighten them- selves out. Example is the best teacher and it is for us to set a fine example. We have not always realized the responsibility which rests upon us. We are setting the standard which those younger than we will follow and look up to. We all are hero worshippers and look to our parents and older friends for in- spiration and leadership. Responsibility rests with those who take it and we gladly wish to bear it. We are endeavoring to become true men and women in the full sense of the word. We have found many examples of fine men and women in our daily contacts and these have inspired us to work which perhaps before we thought impossible. Our friends and classmates have sometimes brought lessons home to us-quite forcibly but should we dislike those who have helped us? We have been building up finer natures through it all. If we have not seen examples of what is good for us we have learned that which would do us harm and to avoid it. An upright and a well-rounded character-the body, the mind and the spirit -tuned to the finest of things is our aim. To know ourselves and to be our- selves is also our aim for, He conquers who conquers himselffl

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THE CARDINAL - 1932 15 Marjorie Bennett Class member, 1-2-3-4 Glee Club, 1-2-3-4 Operettas, 3-4 Inter-class Sports, 1-Z-3-4 Skating, 3 Swimming, 1-3 A daughter of theliods, divinely tall. Winston D. Peake Class member, 1-2-3-4 Editor of The Cardinal Notes, 4 Editor of Annual,4 'ABoomerang Ccastj 3 Kempy Ccastj 4 Band, 3-4 Hi-Y Club, 3-4 Football, 3 Inter-class Sports, 4 The power of thought, the magic of the 1mml. Virginia Stafford Class member, 1-2-3-4 President, 1 Vice President, 2 Secretary, 3 Band, 3-4 Orchestra, 3-4 Glee Club, 1-2-3-4 Operettas, 3-4 Inter-class Sports, 1-2-3-4 Skating, 1-2-3 Swimming, 1-2-3-4 Student Council, 2-3-4 Square Crooks, Ccastj 1 Kempy Ccastj 4 Sportsmanship Brotherhood, 1-2 Woman's at best a contradic- tion strllf' Lawrence Anderson Class member, 1-2-3-4 Hi-Y Club, 3 It's safer being meek, than Fierce Millard Wilson Class member, 1-2-3-4 Glee Club, 3 Operettas, 3 Basketball, 1 Football, 1-Z-3-4 Track, Z-3-4 Baseball, 1 Cheer Leader, 2 Inter-class Sports, 2-3-4 Kempy Kcastj 4 'Tis impious in a good man to be sad. l i l 1 5 3 l if 1 i . is li

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THE CARDINAL - 1932 15 Senior Class News Early last fall the Seniors elected the following officers: President ....,........,,...........,.......,..................................,..,.,...... James Gardner Vice President ......... ....,.,.........,,,... M ary Gardner Secretary ........4........ .............., ......... C o nstance Attwood Treasuer .................,....,..... ..,,..,,.,...............,...,.......,.......,..... R obert Nichols Student Council ........................... Helen Freed, Virginia Stafford Under the guidance of Miss Ruth Cooper, our Senior sponsor, we feel that we have accomplished many things during the year. Both the boys and girls had very successful basketball teams this year- the girls being victors of inter-class and the boys third place. Early in the fall, the class was very ambitious, having a dance to raise money for the play books, and giving a masquerade party for the juniors. Our chapel program was one of the most original of the year. As it came during February and near Lincoln's birthday, we had Reverend Stone of james- town who knew Lincoln, speak. A play, written by four senior girls was given -namely Mary Todd, which characterized her romance with Mr. Lincoln. Then all attention was turned to the senior play. We elected Mrs. Bab- cock as coach and decided on the date of the play-March 17th. Now we are looking forward to graduation ceremonies. The senior year of High School is one of the most interesting years of school, the one most enjoyable, and the most reluctantly left. We leave a sin- cere welcome and our best wishes for the success of those who will enter the Senior class next fall. D. T., '52, V HONOR ROLL Constance Attwood .........,.,. ........ 9 0.87 Ora Wfaterman ....... ....... 8 4.33 Winston Peake ,............... ........ 8 9.23 Mary Gardner ......,... ...,,., 8 3.95 Raymond Cornell ......,.., ..,.,,.. 8 9.03 Kenneth Meyer ............ ..,.... 8 3.68 Archie Anderson ,....,.. ........ 8 8.68 Virginia Stafford ......... ....... 8 3.44 Dorothy Terrill ............ ......,. 8 8.19 Alberta Anderson ............ ....... 8 3.36 john Cole ..........,.,..... ........ 8 6.08 Ellen Cross ..................... ....... 8 1.32 Harry Seekins ......... ,. ...... 85.79