Maryville High School - Maryvillian Yearbook (Maryville, MO)

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'ZW' SENIOR HISTORY The Planting Four years ago there was planted in the minds of a promising group of freshmen the ambition to study, learn, and conquer the world of knowledge. As time went on from this tiny tree of knowledge small rootlets began to appear. Thus the tree made a good beginning and by the end of the first year through constant contact with the rich soil in the field of learning good growth could readily be seen, while there was every indication of greater growth in the future. Extensive Cultivation - The tree of knowledge can grow and prosper only where it is given the best of care, so most carefully were the small rootlets strengthened with English and Math, even while many others were strengthened through Latin and History. Slowly the second year passed and the young tree was stead- ily strengthened by many school activities and interscholastic competition Thus at the end of the second year the tree could lookpwith pride upon its remarkable growth with high hopes for the future. b, H ,Intensive Cultivation lt has often been proved that a man can,raise more on a small piece of ground than,on a larger one if proper methods are used and so it was that now sturdy, though still immature, young tree obtained greater height and extended its roots farther through wocational guidance and concentra- tion of time upon desired subjects. In the third year many of its limbs branched out into different lines of endeavor, such as in studies, athleti in Forensic competition, and by so doing the tree grew as never before. Maturity Through countless expenditure of time and effort a state of maturity is finally gained whether it be in agriculture, forestry, or in education. Thus, over a period of four long years the once small tree of knowledge has grown into.one of massive size and lofty heights. This growth has been largely due to certain high honors which have slowly but steadily strengthened the limbs and branches of the tree. These high honors have been in scholarships, dramatics, agriculturef athletics and debating. Besides these honors, certain social events such as the Junior-Senior party, Hi-Y and Girl Reserve banquets have acted as a stimulus to more rapid growth.h Now the tree of knowledge stands unveiled in its splendid maturity as the embodiment of glorious educational endeavor, as well as being a symbol of a brilliant future. By--Lorace C813 'UG TSOI1 3 cs,

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THE SENIOR CLASS OF 1955 OFFICERS President....... ..........Lester Reaksecker Vice President.... ...Ralph Mercer Secretary....... ..........Winifred Jantze SPONSORS Annual... ...Miss Hope, Chairman Miss Harding, Mimeograph Miss Northcutt, Art Mr. Rickman, Photo Social.... ...Miss Streeter Business.... .........Miss Hawkins, Mr. Cutting FLOWER Red Rose COLORS Silver and Red MOTTO The road called Toil leads to the City called Success