Lowe High School - Towers Yearbook (Windsor, Ontario Canada)

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PAGE THIRTY-SIX THE TOWERS I 9 4 S — 1949 1948 Valedictory —By WANDA GRAYCK e of this 1948 Graduating Class have long awaited this night when each and every one of us could proudly walk onto this platform and re¬ ceive our diplomas. Yes, this night has finally arrived—and every motion, every word spoken in this Auditorium tonight will clearly stand out as a definite high¬ light in each individual graduate’s life. It is an occasion which will he locked in our hearts forever. It was four years ago when we first en¬ tered this great Institution among the hustle and bustle of over a thousand other students. We moved slowly along—fascinated perhaps by the long halls—the numerous classrooms—and the great tumult of the student body around us. We were excited—untrained—and maybe even a little afraid of the great step forward which we were about to take. However, we were de¬ termined to see it through—and even on that confused first day we could see before our eyes the shining goal — the goal which would b; reached in four years of training and study, and would be finally climaxed by graduation and this diploma. Four years did seem like a long time then, but oh, how quickly they flew by. With the opening of so many new interests and the mak¬ ing of new friends, unexciting moments in this Building were rare indeed. As I think back now on the many sing songs and other forms of entertainment carried on in this very Auditorium —of the hockey and basketball games attended— always cheering our teams on in real Vocational spirit—always looking forward to the next dis¬ play of good sportsmanship, it is no wonder the four years so hurriedly flew by. Lessons were taught by teachers each a master in his own particular field and yet, un¬ fortunately, not always appreciated by us. It was sometimes difficult for a student to under¬ stand the necessity of a certain subject in train¬ ing for his or her particular walk of life. Yes, we did grumble at times and yet every subject, every lesson was a link in the chain which was to fit us for our individual places in the world. A word of thanks is due here, I think, to each individual teacher for his or her guidance, encouragement, patience, and untiring efforts on our behalf in the formation of good, solid, Canadian citizens. Also a sincere word of thanks to our kind parents who so often cheered us up, gently pushed us on when perhaps we be¬ came a bit discouraged and lagged behind — temporarily lured away from our most import¬ ant job by some minor new interest. Many thanks to both teachers and parents; we realize that without either of you we would not be sharing the spotlight and would not be num¬ bered among the honoured in this Auditorium tonight. We are the victors here tonight—each in¬ dividual victory having been acknowledged by the presentation of this certificate of achieve¬ ment—our diploma to be proudly displayed to all as evidence of a job well done. Those years spent together at school will be closed with this ceremony this evening, and a happy and glori¬ ous Chapter I of our lives will be completed. This chapter will often be reviewed by every one of us—never to be forgotten. Now, we ' re on the verge of Chapter II— another step forward—another field of new in¬ terests and efforts. We are now on our own but, despite the fact that we will no longer have a teacher to gently encourage us on, our eager¬ ness to learn will not decrease. On the other hand, we will carry on in real old Vocational tradition day after day by making the most of our present knowledge, and always learning more whenever and wherever we can! We are now beginning a new phase of en¬ deavours—another step on the ladder of suc¬ cess. We ' re well equipped and determined — we ' ve got a good hold on the ladder — and we will keep climbing !

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