Mason High School - Anchora Yearbook (Mason, MI)

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SALUTATORY As a member of the class of 1937 I wish to express a most sincere welcome to the parents, because it is they who have made this evening possible, to the teachers, because they have helped us to fit ourselves for the future, and to the friends, because they have aided and encouraged us in times of need. To some of us this great occasion is one of sorrow for we now have come to the parting of ways and must bid farewell to friends and teachers. To me, however, it seems an occasion of gladness, for now we are free to go on to higher schools of learning, or, without further preliminary training, to find our own niche in the world and try our utmost to bring fame to our dear old school. To me, our school life might well be compared to a giant tree. As children the seed of knowledge was planted in our minds just as the acorn is planted. The seed grew and brought forth a large tree. But without outside help it could never have developed. It drew food for thought from current topics and fed its soul through the reading of good books and the social life of the school. It grew physically sound by exercise, sleep, and proper diet. It developed an original personality by contacts with others. Thus the tree grew. Tonight it is dressed for the greatest occasion of its life. Its leaves are painted all the glorious hues of scarlet and yellow. On this evening with the presentation of diplomas will come the wind of Graduation that will scatter us thither and yon: To employ our training for unselhsh cause: To achieve the worthy without selfish aimg 'To firmly stand, undaunted, for standards pure and trueg To give our best, to serve, and bring our old school, fame! -Glenna Childs

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-..-. .. ....- Anchora,.-. -.-. -.-,. -. -...-- ,-....,. ,..,.....,..,.0.,. PRESIDENTS ADDRESS All the world's a stage and all the men and women in it merely players. We may readily apply these famous words of Shakespeare to the Senior Class of '37, For the last thirteen years our stage has been, for a great part, here in Mason High School. We have acted our parts, often having to be prompted, many times forgetting our lines, but always being encouraged by our friends, teachers and parents. We have formed friendships among our fellow actors that will be carried with us through our whole lives. Our teachers have patiently and earnestly helped us to achieve what we have, and not enough can be said for the wonderful influence they have had on us and will have on our entrance onto the greatest stage of all, the world. To our parents, words cannot express our thanks for the sacrifices that they have made that we may all be better actors on this great stage. and so, on behalf of the Senior Class of 1937, we take this opportunity to express our thanks to our friends, parents and teach' ers. Budd Zimmer, Class President CLASS HISTORY We, the class of nineteen thirty'seven, started our school days in the present build' ing in nineteen twentyffour. Eleven members of the original class will Hnish their high school days this year. They are Rowena Flagg, Frances Willis, Marjorie Snyder, jareld Smith, Edith Stevens, Betty Hamel, Ellen Field, Charles Myers, Budd Zimmer, Philip Williams and Malcolm Petty. Our early school days differed little from those of any other class except that per- haps we were a little more wide awake and alert. We started our athletic supremacy in the fourth grade with the champion baseball team and have always held a high place in the schools sports, both boys and girls. We have had our share of long tiresome days with hard problems but we also have had numerous days filled with the more pleasant tasks. ln nineteen thirty-two we entered the seventh grade to get our first taste of high school life. We spent two moreforfless quiet years and then entered high school proper as Freshmen. Although the usual tugfof-war was abolished that year we showed our worth in other ways. We were represented in every phase of school life, social and athletic. We carried on as Sophomores into our junior year. We really worked hard that year and feted the Seniors with a Hne reception. Now only a short time remains before all our accomplishments will go down as history. We feel proud of our Senior year. Cur Senior play was a success and we have put out the annual publication, the Anchora, which we hope will meet with the greatest satisfaction. We have worked hard and with commencement here we are proud to have reached our goal. -Malcolm Petty.

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-.,...- -.- Anchora..,:.: 2 :I I.: Z.: I.: :,...:.:.:.:.,:.: ...:...,. GIFTATORY With these next few days comes the end of our activities here in Mason high school. So these years will not be lost from memory I wish to give each member of the Senior class a gift. In terms of money these gifts are worth very little, but I hope many years from now they may bring recollections of the many friends each one of you has ac' quired here. I am going to give you a Williard battery, Glenna: may it give everlasting service. Here, Margaret, is a bar of candy: maybe it will make you sweeter, or maybe more nutty. - A handkerchief for you, Rowena: maybe you can Flagg yourself a man. jean, I would like to give you this book of jokes: remember, laugh and the world laughs with you. A cigar for Mr. Oesterle: when you are able to smoke it you may consider yourself a man. To you, Budd, I wish to give this jewsfharp in case you should like to become .4 musician sometime. Don, here is a No Trespassingu sign: you can post it on your Field if you want to. Here, Dan, is some hair grower: maybe it will restore some of those you havc pulled out. Knowing how you like to chew gum, Frances, I will give you a stick and woe be unto the one who tries to stop you. Maybe you would like this lotion for your sunburn, Betty. Or is it Sanborn? Here is a Burgess battery for you, Alvin: may it light your way all through life. A copy of Woman's Rights for you, Colleen, just in case you should need some reference sometime. How would you like some candy, Dermont? It will keep you from being under- weight. Here is a crust of bread, Charles: I have heard it will make one's hair curly. I have a brush for you, Doris: I think it is a Fuller . I think that this wave set would be a better way to keep your hair curly than permanents, don't you, Duane? Irene, I am going to give you this picture: personally I think it is pretty Punk . I hope you will accept this apology, Malcolm, for all of the Petty things that have happened to you here in school. Here is an eligibility slip, Paul, and believe it or not every member of the faculty has signed it. An automobile for you, Argial: I hope it will take the place of the one you left in the ditch last winter. Russ, you have been telling me you are going to be a barber when you grow up: here is a pair of shears just to get you started. I think I will give you this book, Romeo and Juliet , Wesley': maybe it will help you a lot with the ladies. Maybe this suit of armor will help you if you should want to take chemistry again. Marjorie. I am going to give you this ring, Buster: I think you will find it an outstanding Bergin fbargainj.