Ludington High School - Oriole Yearbook (Ludington, MI)

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A Word from the President ROM the President of the Class of 1914 an article of advice is expected, Yet, l scarcely feel competent to dictate a course of action to the members of this class, all of whom know my short-comings and long-goings so well. However, my Gluck Auf goes with you. May you all find in life no more serious obstacles than those that were met and surmounted by our illustrious, unique and irrepressible class duringthe past four years, May our motto BZ ever become more significant and valuable to you. lt is a significant fact that the man who is respected and honored in the community is he who always exemplifies our motto Be Square. Other algebraic terms have been learned and forgotten, they have served their purpose, they have helped to earn our diplomas. But it may be truly said that the symbol BZ is our most valuable asset in the world's work. We have now reached the time when we must part and go our several ways. For many reasons this parting is sad. We have formed friendships with each other which have been nurtured by the close relations of our High School life. We have had guiding hands to con- stantly help or constrain us. Now we must part from these influences never again to assemble in unbroken ranks. To the teachers who have helped to mould our lives, who have endured our wanton wiles, and have hidden care with smiles, we say, 'Cod bless you. CLARENCE RAMSAY.

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Class Officers Clarence Ramsay, President Anna Lardie, Vice President, Geneva Shirley, Secretary William Kietzrnan, Treasurer Bruce Gleason, Chairman of Finance Committee 1300013 C Class Honors Valedictorian, Freda Frye Salutatorian, George Palm Third, Harold Hawley Fourth, Elizabeth Dickey Fifth, Howard Black Class Colors:-Maroon and Cream Motto:- B2 Class F lower:-R ose

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VALEDICTORY. F necessity a valedietory must be a farewell address. The Word itself, derived from the latin, has this meaning. The first part, vale, was used by the Romans as a parting salutation. to mean farewell or goodbye. and the second part. dictory. is taken from the word dico, meaning to say. Thus. it is. to say farewell. We are now bidding good-bye to the school. our home for four years. and are separating from each other, each one to engage in his or her new work. We approach l'ommenceinent, not as having completed our work with our career at high school, but as having finished a short preparation for eommenceing the new and untried experiences of life. This life will require all the faculties we have developed. Our time has been well spent, for any good book, any book that is wiser than yourself, will teach you something-a great many things. indirectly and directly-if your mind is open to learn. We have learned and we have forgotten many lessons. but even if forgotten. knowledge once gained can do our minds no harm. XVe are at least more adept. Our minds have been trained to think quickly. to learn correctly. and to work diligently. Because a subject con- tains little practical value it is not worthless. Every hour spent with some learned book broadens the mind- We learn to know and understand the larger things and to forget the petty troubles in considering world-wide questions. Then too. when interested in such problems. we come in contact with educated men. deep-thinking men. whose friendship is in itself a' key to knowledge. XVe are in this way gaining a foundation on which to start life. The business world of today calls for people who are ready to under- take. to labor earnestly. and to achieve. Has not our mental discipline taught us to do this? Besides the mind. the body is developed also by the advantages afforded by the high school for athletics. VVith these attributes we should be able to compete with the rest of the contestants for public favor. Is there not a striking likeness between the requirements of school and the qualifications for life? ln the broad tield of life We must contend with a whole universe. while in the school room it is only with our classmates. Thus our life in school is only a miniature of the life we are about to enter. Always the greater test is that of efficiency. Everywhere success depends upon our ability to cope with our fellowmen. But every one must meet difficulties. must be willing to strive against obstacles. and to work long and unceasingly to solve the problems of life. ls not that a trial that we have always sought to meet in the school! To work successfully with our associates We must understand human nature. Experience may be the best teaches in this, but we can learn much from the books of men who have malde at study of charac- ter. But with all these aids no man can succeed without honesty. With this knowledge in mind we should all wish to Hbe squarefl If practice makes perfect. ought we not to have gained the disposition of integrity in four years' practice? If we accomplish one object honestly. it is easier to be holiest the second time, 'l'herefore if we have dealt uprightly with ourselves and others during our high school term we have acquired a habit that will remain with us in our later life. VVe are the gainers, who try to deal justly with our neighbors, for he. who is honest always wins the respect of his companions and eventually receives the best opportunities. The world needs men and women of integrity and there will always be places for such W T persons to till. Illfdat PTY?-