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

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VW! '72-625' Y3 '--f--.-1-'A L'-'- i C Y H -al- FF4' 3 ' - 'por-H W' fiflaf Q-pd' f ' T' V F . el9gT - ' L Y, , . - - -.Q 2-QE.-:,,,. ' . '- Q .4 ...- -f--- ' ....- '-L.. H ' Y Y .l ' 5-- .i'H ll - ...-,, Y -Y , .1-' L , - r'-' Queen of the library, Sister Wenger loves good books and beautiful poems. She keeps scores of famous lines in her memoryg and, what is more, she is a poetess herself, our poet laureate of L.M.S. 5 for whenever we need a a poem for a social, her clever pen is ready. The M 'ill Stream. is her special charge. She gives to it a great deal of its success. To her Latin classes she brings not only a love for Latin, but also a wide range of interests: nature, literature, and art. VV ho needs help in math? Ask Brother VVenger. VV ho needs a basket- ball referee? Ask Brother 'Wenger Who will take charge of the social? Who'll help us get tennis courts? Who had prayer circle last night and had charge of the boys' dorm? Brother Wenger did. Brother Wenger is a pal to the boys, and god-father to the freshmen. What is to be done he does with a native ease of manner. Other interests take a share of his abilities. A man of many affairs, Brother Hess has given to us of his wealth of knowledge of the Scriptures, has planted and watered. First things come First with him. Hle is a tennis player, hall manager, an executive in all that he does, editor of the Missionary Messenger, and a member of the Mission Board and Executive Committee. Brother Hess has answered the call to service for two years among us g a louder call has come to him from Africa. Nobility of character and high purposes belong to Sister Hess. Read- ing is her chief pastime. If you need to know anything in the line of social studies, she can tell youQ Beautiful models and projects have been made by students in her history classes. History doesn't take all her time. We need her to plan for our Friday afternoon programs and to supervise the Home- making Club, and to teach penmanship and spelling. Alert and animated, Sister Garber inspires in her students her own enthusiasm for the literature she teaches. Many students have been led to appreciate our birds and wild flowers in the Nature Study Club which she sponsors. Guided by her, star study groups meet on the front campus on clear moonless nights. Sister Garber is always a welcome member of any social group. VV e can feel that she is concerned that each one of us shall realize in our lives God's highest purpose. Our Lady of the Halls is a very indispensable person about L.M.S. She keeps the girls moving in the right direction. She is the presiding spirit of the dining hall. A wide background of experience and a. real interest in the girls enriches her ministry here. A person of many gifts, she knits and crochets, paints, sings, teaches, plays tennis, plans our delicious meals, and writes. Watch for her name in our church papers. 3

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First Row: Clyde B. Stoner, I. Paul Grcxybill, Noah G. Good. Second Row: Leah C. Kcxutfmcm, Mchlon M. Hess, Edncr K. Wenger, Myra E. Hess, Iohn S. Wenger, Lois N. Garber. TEACHING STAFF Gentle. kind and thoughtful, Brother Graybill's inliuence here at school has touched the lives of all of us. His days are Well filled with the duties,o.f. bishop of the Weave1'la1id district, principal of L.M.S'.', teacher of Bible, editor of the Pastoral Nlcsseng-e1','fatlier, and truck farmer. As principal and bishop, he has the welfare of the school much on his heart. Many morn- ings his chapel talks have been a source of real spiritual inspiration to us. Brother Good in the science room, in the chapel, in the office, on hikes, in conjoint prayer circle, in committee meetings, in his home, or swinging the axe as recreation after supper--these are familiar pictures of our dean. He carries with him a sense of purpose, decision, and friendliness. He dis- tinguished himself this February by earning his M. S. in Education at the University of Pennsylvania. His place is a very large and important one. Although much is required of him at L.M.S., he also lills his place as minister at Reading and is a member of the Commission for Christian Education. As the stately tree fills its place, calm and dependable, so Brother Stoner fills an important place among us. Bookkeeping, typing. shorthand, music are all his field, besides the cares of being secretary-treasurer for L.M.S. If something goes wrong about the buildings, a window is broken or a pump won't Work, Brother Stoner listens with a never failing cheer- fulness and patience. His mixed chorus periods are very popular. Z

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ji- t ' ' . or e a--f e .Ig--.::-1 E 'Lh'.',.H nuff-5 Ch .f .,.-i A L i '1-1 '- - ' ' ' ' ,' -11-.7 N I-A - 1 ,.1,,, Y -1. .1-.1 D A Y -. I - V ......-...- jd .l g i , ,-, - W P if ,-l.. f. Y . Z gh W A ir 1' if ' j ' L' - -3' ri ' CLASS PRESIDENTS MESSAGE Earl Witmer Can it be possible, fellow classmates, that we have already gone through twelve years of school? These years seem to have passed in a very short time, for we can remember only the outstanding events which have taken place ever since our first year. Our attitudes toward life and its meanings have been changed intensely in the last few years and now a world full of opportunities welcomes us as we wait to see how we will tit into its category. It is so easy for us to forget what we are living forg and just live without realizingtthat God made -and gave each .of .usa life for which .we are responsible. Satan, with his insidious ways, will try his utmo-st to entrap us and lead us from the glory of God's kingdom. As we meet his attacks, We should not become discouraged and indifferent to spiritual things, rather we should be true witnesses of God. As we trust in the victorious Christ, He will give abundant grace to meet all disappointments. We a1'e experiencing a few of life's adventures while we are in school, but when we paddle our own canoes, we may be even more unaware of what lies ahead and We must become adjusted to a new routine of living. Classmates, we must realize with full sincerity that We are venturing into a wicked world, darkened by sin, where a Chistian life shines like a jewel. The best way to meet the world, and its challenges, is to meet it face to face with a witness that is wholeheartedly for 1Christ and in true service for our Redeemer. Press toward the mark and forever keep and live for your motto, Excelsior . . . with Christ. - Class Adviser's Message XV e have been almost like a big family, we did not hesitate to say to each other what we thought for we felt sure that we would be understood. We had our fun and our serious moments, at times there were depressed spirits and then again there was courage. VVe were not able to tell just what caused these feelings. At times we wanted advice and could not get it, and at other times we were told how to make decisions when we wanted to do our own thinking. Seniors, this is life. Tomorrow and in the days and years to come you will be constantly trying to learn the best ways to get along with others. All of you have made a profession of wanting to serve the Saviour and as you learn to follow him and adjust all your thinking to His teaching you will reach the acme of success and joy. The opportunities that will present themselves are not easy to deter- mine now, but if you will keep in mind your motto and your S8.lVlOl,1I',S teaching you will find your place of service and feel confident that you are doing what you should be doing. As a parting message I would like to say, do not look for big things to do or to- be, just because they are big. Look, rather, to see some sign of guidance to learn what is the Lord's will. 4