Los Angeles High School - Blue and White Yearbook (Los Angeles, CA)

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LANDENBEIIGER. WINTER, 1924 AN ODE TO MR. HOUSH Thou pilot of the good ship, L. A. High, Thou steadfast leader of the Pioneers, Would that a greater, worthier writer, I Might fittingly laud thy labors of these years. What worries have deep-furrowed each tanned cheek? What merriment made twinkle each clear eye. Deep-set below an arching, noble brow Where silver traces of Time ' s passing lie? What kindly dignity and justice show Themselves and thy fine character bespeak? More than a score of years has fled afar Since first thy hand was placed upon the helm To keep this vessel ' s course true to its star. Though storm or calm seem like to overwhelm; To steer it safely to a distant goal. In part we know the battles thou hast won, The burdens born, the tasks that to thee fell ; Yet countless lie forgotten in thy soul, Unknown to us who would with praises swell The glory of a man whose work ' s well done. O thou whom each of us may call his friend, Gentle example for all changing youth. Here may we see our highest ideals blend With thine own life, tempered by world ' s truth. Tho well we know mere words can ne ' er repay The debt we owe for life free giv ' n by thee In faithful service ; yet we rest content That just reward will come some future day. When our achievements ample proof shall be That thy brave life has been most nobly spent. — Merion Elliott.