Lewiston High School - Folio Yearbook (Lewiston, ME)

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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.

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43 Page 8 The Folio of Jordan High School 8. CONVENTIONS This is probably the most appropriate time for giving a little con- sideration to a certain age old system which is going to start getting under our feet right now, and keep tripping us up henceforth. That system is conventions. The zest which is Haring inside us will be to a great extent regulated by' the must's and mustn'ts of convention bound counselors. W'hen to avoid unfounded suspicions and bow to capricious whims means the hampering of every natural inclination, there is a desire to rebel, and to defy the whole simpering lot. But don't do it! Every convention has s-tood the test of centuries and exists to protect, not to crush you. Life isn't daring you to give the world a shock, but only trying to lend you the wisdom of the ages. It is often wise to think a moment before doing what conventions says you'd better not. --Regina Cantlin OURS IS THE LAST JORDAN HIGH CLASS The graduation of the Class of 1931 will mark the passing of Jordan High School. NVe are the last of a long series of students who have studied here. jordan High has fosteredi us through four years of our lives, four years of opportune moulding Whose impression we shall feel throughout life. The credit for much of whatever we may attain goes to this school. - The Class of 1931 must leave a noble record, so that our old school and, for many of us, our school days may end in brilliancy. And, as we pass this milestone in our lives, let us leave jordan not only not less. but greater than it was transmitted to us. , -R. Stowell Ware.