Lancaster High School - Mirage Yearbook (Lancaster, OH)

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r it, fearless of the opinion of the world. He lmd great strength of character; all the honestv, loyalty, and industry, which he possessed as a boy and a young man, he firmly held all through life. Lincoln was a gentle man, mild, un- boasting, always ready to uphold the right, not a commanding, grasping and bold Napoleon: consider this man tak- ing on his own shoulders the responsi- bility for the freeing of four million slaves, and you may know something of the great and noble character concealed within such a plan and humble exterior. If Washington was the great founder and father of his country, Lincoln was the preserver of that same country. Lincoln’s name is second only to Wash- ington’s in the history of the United States. Washington as commander-in- chief, marched the colonial armies to glorious victory, and, as president, formed the remnants left after the war into the beginning of a great republic, but certainly the achievements of Lin- coln while he was president of our nation greatly excelled the deeds of Washing- ton while holding the same high office. Therefore give to Washington all honor as the father of his country, but let all glory go to Abraham Lincoln, our greatest president. illy Su'Iuuil The words, “my school,” have a dif- ferent meaning to each one of us. To some, they bring memories of the teach- ers, while to others, they mean the atmos- phere created by both teacher and stu- dent called “school life.” Even the latter is interrupted in various ways. “Oh,” one will say, when asked about his school, “We have ever so much fun. Why, I never study; I just manage to get through, somehow.” Another says, “School is pure drudgery. Why do I go? Because mv parents send me, and I want good grades, I suppose.” But to me, “my school” has a differ- ent meaning. Instead of a continual holiday, or a dull uninteresting place, it is the means by which each one of us is prepared for the bigger things of life. Our minds are broadened, and our power of initiative strengthened. We do not attend school because the teach- ers enjoy grading our oft-times faulty work, but because the contact with them will send us into the world, con- scious of greater power which has been developed in us. Thus, geometry and algebra strength- en our reasoning faculties. History and the languages give us a knowledge of other people, their laws, languages and customs. But it is to our English course that we really owe the most. Be- sides giving us a working knowledge of our language, it brings our minds into touch with the master minds of litera- ture,—those whose wonderful thoughts and conceptions of life have come down through the years to us. It broadens our sympathies, and gives us an appre- ciation of all that is beautiful, true, and good. So, to embrace all our opportunities, to broaden and sweeten our natures, to get the most out of our school life,— this is the ideal meaning of “my school.” 17

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tion in the schools today is athletics. A modern gymnasium, fully equipped and a physical instructor would not only add interest to the work and pride in the school’s athletic teams but improve the physical health of both teachers and pupils. The present curriculum of the High School seems to be a preparation for col- lege, which, of course, is just what is needed by those pupils who intend to continue their school work, after com- pleting the course here. Hut for those whose school work must end here some- thing else ought to be provided. He- side manual and business training and domestic science more studies should be made elective. Since our school does not fulfill the needs of the pupils, we take a glance into the future and there see a new building erected on a site adjoining the present structure. The architecture is such that the two buildings harmonize in height and color with a passage-way connecting the two. The most modern system of heating, ventilating and light- ing is used and there are quiet study halls. This High school has two courses, the preparatory or academical and the practical. The academical is the same as it is in our High school today. The practical contains manual and business training and domestic science. The motion picture machine in this new school is considered as a necessity. How much more interesting it is to see a picture of a battle or how germs grow than to read about them! This school is fitted for the pupil, not the pupil for the school. Such a High school would certainly fill needs of this growing city and be a monument in ev- ery way to our civic pride and an inspir- ation to all who would study within its walls. ©ur (greatest Presttent By James Reid. Many rulers of this vast nation of ours have been great, but there is one whose name stands forth from all the rest—one who rose from humble cot- tage birth, rose through hardships and trials, and guided our nation safely through the greatest danger that has ever assailed her. This one is Abraham Lincoln, so honorable, so noble, and so true. The early life of this wonderful man, his integrity, his industry, and his hon- esty, arc almost as glorious as his after- achievements. He was born in a back- woods log cabin, reared in an atmo- sphere of ignorance, with no opportun- ity for an early education. He raised himself, by his perseverance and unfail- ing ambition, from a rail-splitter and a cattle driver to a learned but an un- known lawyer. He soon came to be known for his honest principles and his loyalty, until finally he was brought forth to be placed in the supreme office of the United States, at the most crit- ical period in history. Who is not fa- miliar with his deeds as president? Lincoln knew men; he was a natural leader; no man was braver morally than he; he knew what was right and he did

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Ijiaionj of tbf OUaaa of 1913 First Spasm. When in the course of human events it came to pass, that in the year of our Lord, one thousand nine hundred and nine, and the one hundred and thirty- third year of the independence of these United States—one hundred and thirty- one insignificant, microscopic, minute, atomic and molecular microbes entered this institution of learning. These specimens of minute objects when placed upon the glass slide of Hawk’s compound microscope, took on the following appearance—very gawky, awkward, clumsy and of a peculiar greenish tint which is characteristic of things which have not yet reached a state of proficiency or excellence. We were promptly classified by the term, “Freshmen,” which, according to Webster means “novice,” and we surely were “some novices.” I expect our class was the greenest of the green for a long while. At least so said our honorable faculty, but they say that about every new class that enters so I’m afraid we cannot be known dis- tinctly by this marked characteristic. Ah, but it was a likely looking bunch tat was herded into the chapel the first morning, and I think our principal real- ized that he had some very promising material--for he read for the morning verse, “Lord, hoxc are they increased xcho trouble me.” Many things were new to us, but we learned fast and by the end of six La Ross. months we knew exactly where each room was and the name of the teacher. One thing which everyone enjoyed was the chapel period where we were told by many people that they were “tickled to death to look into our bright and smil- ing faces.” There were many prominent people who started upon this important period of their life among us. Some of these notables were: Mr. Russell E. Moss, a lad with a bright and beaming countenance, who is now at- tending school in the south; the Honor- able Ellsworth Dickson and Russell Hamilton who are now engaged in put- ting squeaks in shoes in the local fac- tories; Fletcher Lewis, who is in Cleve- land, showing folks how bright a minis- ter’s son is; Clarence Schneider, who is at present putting the “Ham” in Hamil- ton : Porter Kauffman, Fortune Em- bich, Irma Crossen, Lucille Fortier, Helen IIrazee, Rosalind Weiss and many other distinguished or extinguished per- sonages. The faculty at this time consisted of ten able and proficient instructors, namely, W. C. Brasharcs, principal and mathematics; M iss Davidson, History; Mr. Thomas, German; Miss Curtiss, Latin; Miss Thomas, English; Miss Perfect, English; Mr. Hawk, Science; Miss Musser, German; Mr. McCracken Mathematics; Miss McCIccry, Science, all under the careful guidance of our ex- cellent superintendent, Mr. Cassidy. Xothing of importance occurred out- 18