Le Roy Central School - O At Kan Yearbook (Le Roy, NY)

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HE O-AT-KAN 1912 GRADUATING CLASS OF 1912 Top Row, from left to right-Louis E. Bauer, Ethel M. Carney, Ellen E. Hill, Herbert A. Logan, Ina L. Brown, Martha Claire Smith, Elmer H. Artman. Second Row-Principal Dunn, Harold J. Peet, Clara L. Yager, Gertrude Murnan, Mabel G. Hazelton, Alice M. Cri L. Albee. ttenden, Margaret S. Morton, Edna Sitting-Winifred L. Philleo, Helen M. FitzSimmons, Eleanor A. M. Faunce, B. Franklin Bundy, Vera I. Rogers, Fred R. Walkley, Agnes C. Wooster, Genevieve M. Howell.

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THE O-AT-KAN 1912 because he invented the phonograph, the pleasure of millions of human beingsg not because he perfected the electric light, the greatest foe of crime in our large cities, not because he brought to light the marvels of electricity, marvels that astound the scientific world, but because he has taught the lesson that perseverance and constancy must conquer in the end, and that there are no secrets in nature but will reveal themselves to diligent patient toil. Pandora's Box Vera I. Rogers When life is in the bud is it not Hope that paints the world so bright, spreading a glamour over all: when in full bloom, is not Hope, ever present, lending golden linings to every cloud? when the flower of life begins to droop and wither is it not Hope that lightens all the sorrows of decays ? In every man's mind there is a bright vision of what he would like to be and what he would like to do. And no man ever yet attained success in any field of human labor who did not have floating before him such a vision. ' ' ' The first mortals lived on earth in perfect in- nocence. All the year the sun shone brightly, the earth brought forth luscious fmits and fragrant flowersg man was content. Cold, hunger, sickness, death were unknown. Pandora, with a casket in her hands which she was forbidden to open, was sent to Epimetheus. Happy were the first days of their union. But overcome with curiosity, Pandora opened the casket. Out flew all the Troubles that afflict humanity. She hastened to replace the lid, but a sweet, pleading voice from the casket cried, Do let me out Pandora, I will help you. Again she lifted the lid, out flew a sunny, smiling, little creature. I am to be called Hope, said the fairy creature, I will stay with you as long as you need me and that will be as long as you live in the world. I promise never to desert you. ' ' ' What in the world would we do without Hope? Hope spiritual- izes the earthy Hope makes it always newp and even in the earth's best and brightest aspect, Hope shows it to be only the shadow of an infinite bliss hereafter. Agriculture as a Science Fred R. Walkley They used to say: Anyone can become a farmer. It doesn't take brains to cultivate the soil and harvest crops. Buta revolution is in progress, intelligent people are changing their opin- ions. They realize that although almost anyone can work a farm, in order to make it profitable and to get the best retums, it is just as necessary for a farmer to know his business as it is for a physician, a lawyer or a banker. The time has come when all intelligent people agree that agriculture is a great science, a science in which much has been discovered but which has many more unknown facts to be discovered. All the wonderful progress which has been made in agri- Culture in the last twenty-Eve years is due to the scientific methods which have been used, and twenty-Eve years from now, if scientific agriculture advances at this rapid rate, it will be as much a science as medicine is and will require as much skill. Characterization of Lady Macbeth Ina Brown In every work of art, whether architecture, literature, sculpture, or painting, character is por- trayed. William Shakespeare, the greatest dramatist the world has ever known, may be called, too, the greatest creator of character. In his tragedy Macbeth, he has surpassed himself, for Lady Macbeth is believed to be his greatest creation. She urged Macbeth on to his ruin with only one sacred thought in mind-her lover and husband would be Ruler of Scotland. This wonder- fully gifted woman appears to grow more cruel, more heartless, and more unwomanly as the play progresses. But at last her woman's heart asserts itself and her husband goes on alone in his dreadful career of bloodshed. She has lost her mind through the sufferings of remorse, and goes about from room to room bemoaning her fate. With her maids surrounding her, this poor, heart-broken wife breathes her last. So in this greatest creation of Shakespeare, Lady Macbeth, there is a deep moral lesson. This sweet, attractive woman is drawn into crime even through a pure motive-love for her husband. iYet in every crime there is sin. For every sin there is. punishment, and in every punishment there is retribution.

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I THE O-AT KAN 1912 The Mission of the Twentieth Century Girl Eleanor A. M. Faunce The Twentieth Century will be pre-eminently the woman's century. It will be her duty and privilege to do its choicest work. What is the noblest thing she may do with her life and with her leisure? The work of the Twentieth Century-the work of spiritualizing America-of the inspiring and training of our youth for the great task which is before us-that work will be one in which woman will play a supreme part. One business of the American girl is to appreciate good literature and in order to do this she must first familiarize herself with the best books. When one is blue or cross or tired nothing effects a better cure than a good book. The benefit which one receives from literature, like any real benefit in life, comes only after an effort. One acquires the highest taste in art and literature only after years of long and careful study. Great artists study a masterpiece inch by inch-its different lights and shades and all the little details. The more they study and appreciate the arts of these details the better they like the picture. A musician studies a symphony, note by note, phase by phase, movement by movement. Thous- ands have been discouraged by not at once understanding and appreciating some recognized masterpiece of painting or music. To better prepare herself for the appreciation of good litera- ture, to awaken her interest, to develop her imagination, to discipline her judgment-these are the immediate duties of the American girl of to-day. Life is what we make it. If we repine at our lot and do not strive to surmount the obstacles that confront us we may not hope for any better- ment in our condition. Hope should be the forerunner of renewed determination and effort. The most perilous hour of our life is when we are tempted to despond. Duty and to-day are ours, result and futurity belong to God. did!-I! Extracts from Class Night Parts Master of Ceremonies Harold Peet Shame on those sleepy Juniors, who linger in their homes When Bissell gives the war-cry, come forth ye little ones. But it is not my purpose to talk about the Juniors, although they make a good joke wherever you ind them. lt is my most distressing duty to say something good about all of the Seniors. The White Rose A. Mildred Crittenden Many of us like to think that the rose came of nectar spilled from heaven, Love, who bore the celestial vintage, tripped a wing and overset the vaseg and the nectar spilling on the valleys, bubbled up in roses. Therefore, as a pledge of friendship, I give each member a rose. And these white roses will make a pot pourri of sweet memories in our hearts, and may our influence, like its fragrance, live forever. Sketch: The junior O, yes, we've all been busy and I'm sure we'll win the prize offered by West Point, to the Senior Class securing the greatest number of junior scalps.-Genevieve Howell. I recall with pleasure the memorable battle of Buttermilk Falls, when we sighted a regiment of juniors lurking in the darkness. We fought and conquered. 'Twas then l captured Howard Covell and obtained this scalp.-Mabel Hazelton. A No peace, no rest had I until I could get the scalp of Dwight McPherson. One night with