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.

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MESS XCES PRINCIPAL ' S MESSAGE My Dear Young Friends: The classes of ' 23 sang the praises of the pioneers of California, and of the founders and builders of the Los Angeles High School. You, the class of Winter ' 24, have essayed the pleasant but difficult task of throw- ing upon the screen a vision of the school that is to be. Living in a time of feverish activity, our school can not rest upon the laurels won by former students, or it will be left behind by new and vigorous high schools springing into existence around us. Yours it is to remind those whom you leave in charge of the school ' s reputation that they must keep in touch with all lines of modern pro- gress. Vital contact with the forces of the civilization of today through the students who wall now carry on the life of the school is imperative if the school is to grow better and greater in the years to come. Your mission as shown in this Semi-Annual is rightly to show that our young people can and will disprove all pessimistic prophecies that the world is headed toward social and political chaos. The Los Angeles High School has a splendid heritage, not the least of which is the blood of men and women of high character and ideals. As you return from year to year you need not fear to find retrogression, or decay of the principles that have made our school a potent force for good in this community. I congratulate you upon the excellent records you have made while you were citizens of Los Angeles High School, and compliment you upon the excellence of your Semi-Annual. W. H. HOUSH.