Lancaster Mennonite High School - Laurel Wreath Yearbook (Lancaster, PA)

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THE MILL STREAM Prayerfully we respond, I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me. Has He not told us that wl1en He putteth forth His OWI1 sheep He goetl1 before them? More than tl1at, He also promises that no 1113.11 sl1all pluck us out of His l1a11d. XVith reverent assurance we unitedly say, i'Onward a11d Upward with Christ. No cliffs are too rugged, 110. night is too dark, no river is too dangerous for us to cross with Christ. 0111- life is hid with Christ in God, therefore we shall do valia11tly. We sl1all know no defeat, for greater is He that is i11 us than l1e tl1at is i11 tl1e world. Because We walk witl1 Christ, fro1n our lives sl1all flow love a11d service. Through us Christ sl1all ease tl1e aching heart. Through us He shall ligl1te11 the burden of 1112l.1'1lil1lCl. Through us .lie shall herald the good tidings of great joy to all men. Ever onward and upward until we hear tl1e welcome Words, Well do11e, tl1ou good and faithful serva11t, . . . enter thou i11to tl1e joy of tl1y Lord. - In Appreciation JOHN NlII.LIiR THE SENILJR CLASS or '43 wisl1es to extend its gratitude to all tl1ose who helped to make this place possible. NVe appreciate what has been done for us ZlI1Cl the many blessings we received here. Dear Faculty: To you goes tl1e credit for guiding and helping us through the lirst year. VVe k1'l0XV that it has been rough and filled with many hard places, but you l1ave 111ade it easy by lending your interest and whole- hearted co-operation. You l1ave helped us to appreciate tl1e true values of life. To tl1e Board of Trustees: Wfe thank you for tl1e splendid facilities and conveniences you have placed at our disposal. You have really done a line job i11 preparing this scl1ool for us to- use. You must have spent 111a11y weary hours i11 pla11ni11g. You deserve the credit for lllfllillig this institution what it is. Dear Class Adviser: To you we owe a large portion of our successes as a class. You have helped us through difficulties we could not have overco111e alone. You l1ave done more than was required of you. Dear Parents: You have really been interested i11 us. In order to se11d us here you have 111ade many sacrifices because you k11ew that it would be for our best. Our being here 'has been possible o11ly because of your in- terest Ellld l1elp. As a Class We have come to tl1e place when we must bid adieu to our Alma Mater. We appreciate your conservative influences. You, through careful deliberation, have kept us away from that worldward trend. You l1ave shown us tl1e way of life and 11ow we, with gratitude in our hearts, must go forth i11to life itself. 22

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LANCASTER MENNONITE SCHOOL JOURNAL Qnwarcl and Upward with Christ FANNIE l?1:.xNknoos1z1e NVE, 'run CLASS or 1943, stand on the brow of the foothills of life. ln back of us are the green meadows of experience, the streams of development, the gentle sunshine of guidance, the gay tlowers of fun. There have been sprinklings of childhood sorrow but there have been many more days when balmy breezes of happiness blew. During our high school days we met problems and perplexities, but there were only enough of them to produce the strong character which now enables us eagerly to face the future. XVith a glow of contemplation we view the ascending hills of possibilities just ahead. Alluringly they beckon and the throbbing desire of youth within us willingly, responds. 'fOnward, onward ever. Beyond these hills are the mountains of obstacles which look forbidding but we are undaunted, for through our veins pours the blood that wills to conquer. Upward, upward to the peaks of ambition. across the crevices of failure. and fording the treacherous streams of discouragement we move. Upward, upward to the lofty cliffs of our aspirations we climb. Tempting adventure, purposeful living. and grim determination drive us onward. The veiled future only arouses the spirit of venture within us. Fame lurks at every turn in the way enticing us to follow it. Experienced travelers warn us that fame is not always success. Earnestly and confidently we step forward. Not 'far along the way the bright blue of the promising future changes to a haze of uncertainty. 'Reali- ties loom up on every side. The thundering black clouds of adversity begin to lower. The winds of opposition, the rumblings of fear. and the showers of doubt descend upon us. Bravely we battle each difficulty, for through the fog comes a bright ray of hope. Each sturdy oak on the mountain calls. Courage, Courage. Wfe gallantly reply, 0nward, Cnwardf' Flattery and deecitfulncss of fellow travelers make the rocks danger- ously slippery. but confidence places our feet firmly on the firm foundation. Are self-confidence, resourcefulness, and good intentions enough to carry us up life's steep climb? As we move along we see so many who have fallen by the wayside or have stumbled and were dashed over the precipice. Shall anyone of us fail to make the grade or not be able to reach the summit in glorious victory? XVhile pondering this question we sec over yonder by the clear mountain lake the Son of Man, Christ Jesus. His hands show the nail marks of Calvary and so we are reminded that He walked the way of hu- mility. sorrow, suffering, and death. Hush, my fellow classmates, while we listen to His gracious words: Except a corn of wheat fall into the ground and die, it abideth alone: but if it die, it bringeth forth much fruit. He that loveth his life shall lose itg and he that hateth his life in this wo1'ld shall keep it unto life eternal. If any man serve me, let him follow me .... I am the way, the truth, and the lifef, 21

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LANCASTER MENNONITE SCHOOL IOURNAL Class Poem ONXYARD AND UPXYARD XV.lTl'l CHRIST Merciful God, guide us onward Through a World of peril and sin g Keep our lives from all ungodliness,- Pure, clean, unstained within. Guide us upward, lest our feet Should stray from the heavenly roadg Grant us grace to. do our best To carry 1ife's heavy load. XVe'll live for Christ, our heavenly King, And Wave His banners highg We'll spread the glorious tidings 'round- How Christ for man did die. Though the way may be rough, Or the path we cannot see, NVe'll clasp our hands With the King of kings, And march on to victory! -C. Nevin lVlille1' 23