Lewiston High School - Folio Yearbook (Lewiston, ME)

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EDITORIALS WE GO ON At last, in a moment of sadness and joy, we are arrived at that stage when we join the ranks of Jordan High School graduates. Graduation! How our hearts warmed to the thoughts of finishing our courses. And how reluctant are we now to leave the place where were transpired the thoughts and events--the memories that will linger sweetly within us even to the last. This is the end of four years of laughter, learning, friendship-Tfour long, short years. And with our going is terminated a record andfia proud, true legend of the greatness of our school, for Jor- dan High is to be no more. And yet, through the dumb pain which we are realizing, there is Z1 happiness, a joy in being prepared to shoulder our responsibilities in the world. We are not super-men and women, we are not intellectual geniuses. Nor do we know of the intricacies of business through the teaching which we listened to. NVC are not perfect scholars. Jordan High is not the finishing polish, but we are ready, because she taught Js how to live, how to learn, how to concentrate, and how to seek more learning. Some will go to college, others will enter trades or business, some will be outstanding, while others will be in the necessary back- ground. Let us all be real pluggers and keep the memory of Jordan High as a beacon to strive onward for. It is fitting at this time to wish success to those who are entering college, to those who are going to work. Long may the years of happi-- ness be. We, the class of '31, also take this occasion to manifest our profound appreciation to the beloved principal and the faculty who have contributed in guiding our faltering steps through the four years, and' to all those who in any way incurred our thanks through their helping attitude. - Now, in a moment of reverent silence, let us, with goblets held high, partake of a toast and farewell to you, dear Jordan High, sweet school that was. May you live with us forever. -George Orestis.

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43 The Folio of Jordan High School Page 7 gg DECISIONS Until now life has been indulgent to most of us, her carefree children. Our problems have been solved by wiser heads, our burdens borne by broader shoulders., But here we put aside our childhood and the protection it has given us as a garment we have outgrown. We are no longer the hope of tomorrow, but the men of today. Life is placed in our eager hands to be moulded, wisely or at random, by every in- fluence that touches it. Is it to be hacked ruthlessly by indiscretion or turned tenderly by the years? This is the only problem man ever faces and defeat or victory rest with his decision. Let us make our lives a tribute of radiant beauty to their Creator. -Regina Cantlin y SCHOOL DAYS There is a sudden babel of voices as the school room doors open, out troops a host of students, talking and laughing gaily. As I go into the hall I hear a sound of music, making me hurry to see what is going on. A group of mischievous students have clustered around the piano. One of the girls is playing while another sings in a strong, sweet soprano voice which holds everyone in the hall listening in delight. A bell rings, it is the signal for the last three classes of the morning. Everyone gets up and hurries to get his books together, while saying to himself that he has spent one of the most enjoyable recesses so far. When school is over there is a wild dash down the stairs for home-dinner their upper- most thought. All of these typical school days are nearly over. In a month we graduate. XVhat a big day that will be-fraught with joy and sadness. Beneath our outward gaiety there will be a tug at our hearts as we remember that this is the end. No longer shall we go to school dances given in honor of this or that class. It will all be over forever as we go on to new fields of endeavor. i There is one thing which we can do to show our love and respect for Jordan High School: justify to the full the training We received in it by using it to advance in the World. Everyone knows that the work and industry of the graduate of a school reflects to its honor. We must, therefore, prove that our school time has not been wasted, but has fitted us to be useful citizens of the community, and to live fuller and more satisfying lives. A -Julia A. Oassis. PASSING BY Dear to us are the memories of old jordan High. No more will our cheerful voices echo through the corridors, no more will we enjoy days together here. These are the days of Jordan High. Now all together, let's give a fond farewell to the greatest school of all-that was. -John Libby.