Lancaster High School - Mirage Yearbook (Lancaster, OH)

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MIRAGE LANCASTER HIGH SCHOOL

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MIRAGE 3 [VERY HIGH SCHOOL should have among its teachers at least one Miss Davidson.” This is the sentiment expressed by one of her fellow-teachers a few years ago and those who know Miss Davidson and are closely in touch with the results of her work all along thro’ the years feel that it was well said. There is no one connected with the Lancaster schools who has been so long in continuous service as Miss Davidson and surely no one has given more unsparingly of self to the up-building of our schools as we know them today- The fact that she is possessed of a sunshiny disposition and a keen sense of humor has helped her mightily to withstand the wear and tear of long contact with ‘‘Young America” and has enabled her to become the strong force that she is today in the lives of her students- As one enters her school-room he partakes unconsciously of its at- mosphere. He is not long there until he realizes that at that desk sits one who draws upon rich fountains of knowledge and experience for the truths which she presents, who is sympathetic and companionable enough to get his view point but who never sacrifices her quiet dignity to win his favor and who has the rare gift of being firm without becom- ing tyrannical. Unconsciously he gives her his best, not because she demands it, but because he delights to give it. It is not only among the student-body that Miss Davidson is beloved but those who teach with her give her the same devotion. It has been her lot to welcome into the ranks every teacher who is now associated with her in the High School. All have felt the warmth and sincerity of her greeting. Those of us who began our teaching experience here are drawn to her by peculiar bonds. It is within the power of an experienced teacher to make or mar the career of a beginner. Miss Davidson never hinders but always helps the new-comer. Her frequent words of encouragement, her quiet bits of counsel, and her loyal friendship are priceless treasurers to many of us. Indeed, as teachers and students together, in speaking of Miss Davidson, we can always say as did Halleck in speaking of his friend Drake: ‘‘None knew thee but to love thee, None named thee but to praise.” —Mabel E. Curtiss.

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MIRAGE 5 WHERE YOU ARRIVE