Medina High School - Medinian Yearbook (Medina, OH)

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13 alpittrt 0 ri| Hy Hazel Dale Rickard We, the Class of 1921, are leaving tonight the High School and the many pleasures and as- sociations of the past four years. Words cannot express the emotions that will fill our hearts as we stand here as one for the last time. We hjive spent many enjoyable days together and it is indeed with regret that we break this bond of fellowship; for tonight brings back many pleasant and golden memories of the four years we have spent together as classmates. The more fortunate of us may go to college, the rest must put our hands to the wheel of active business life, but whatever we do, we shall find abundant cause to remember our school with gratitude. Our teachers, who have labored so faithfully for us, whose patience we have so often tried; and friends, who have taken such an interest in ovir work, who have helped us through so many difficulties; our dear old High School, whose halls have echoed with the tread of our footsteps or resounded with our voices, are vivid memories of our past, which forbids us to forget each other. Long may we cherish these memories, and tell to those who come after us, the pleasures of our school days, our blunders, our failures, our triumphs, so that they may profit from our experiences. We have completed the course that has been given us and are ready for a step forward along the pathway of life. So far we have come together, hand in hand. We have been looking forward to this evening as a most happy one, forgetting that it would mean a time of parting. Now we are suddenly forced to realize this truth and, in spite of our triumph, feelings of sadness come. So I shall not linger over the parting words. Dear Classmates: I am sure that we .shall not forget each other, that we shall always think of these days as very happy ones, that made us, as clas.smates, a little nearer and dearer to one an- other than mere friends. Let us, as we part, pledge ounselves to remember all the true and lofty aims that have been born within us in our work together, and uhich shall make our lives such as will be a source of pride to our school and bring honor to our community. Parents and friends, in behalf of the class of 1921, 1 bid you a fond farewell

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OIlasB PrpBtb nfa Aibr aa By Everett Royden In behalf of the rlass of 1921, I wish to welcome you on this occasion, our last appearance as a class. We deem it a privilege to be here this evening and although we feel a satisfaction in having completed our High School work, yet there is also regret that we shall no longer have the companionship of our schoolmates and teachers which we have so much enjoyed during our High School years. C ur High School years, beginning in 1917 and closing tonight, cover the most critical period in the history of the world. We feel sure, however, that this fact will help to make us truer and more noble citizens. We realize that there are many difficidt problems to be solved before this country of ours returns to the coi’.ditions prior to 1914. The past few years have led some to think that an education is not necessary for success in life. Times, however, are changing and in the few years which lie just before us, more than ever before, the man or woman with an education ' ill be sought after to accept the positions of res ponsi- bility and trust in our country’s industrial ai ' d commercial life. We feel that each one of us has a work to do in demonstrating our patriotism, our ideals of service, as future citizens. In this critical period of reconstruction and adjustment our real worth will be tested in a different way but just as serious way as in the period we have just passed. We can all have a part in it, women as well as men, girls as well as boys. Whatever helps to make the nation better ; whatever serves to help the people of the land ; whatever in any way makes America or any portion of it better worth the living in, will he helping in the great task facing us as citizens today. Whatever elevates individuals, elevates to a greater or less degree the community of which that individual is a part. We trust that as we go forth from Medi na High School we may prove to the world our school is one of the best mills of the country for grinding out individuals that are worth while. We shall make loyalty our controlling spirit and, being loyal to ourselves, to our class and to our school, we shall of necessity be loyal to every claim that the American Nation can demand of the most efficient of her sor.s and daughters in any hour of need. Let us show the world as we step out ir.to its fields of endeavor that we are the stuff the best citizens are made of, carrying in our hearts whatever adversities life may bring, that same spirit of courage and resolution and integrity which we have carried with us during our High School years. We call this commencement, and truly it is, for this class is entering upon life’s real work. What the future holds in store for us we know r.ot but I have confider.ee in every member of this class that he or she will be equal to every difficulty that may arise and will prove to be men and women of worth to their home and to their cor; try. Permit me now, in conchidin.g, to express the most Iiearty thanks of the class to all who have made this commencement possible. To tl ' ie superir.ter.dent and teachers let me say to you that we realize now as never before the debt of gratitude which we owe jou for 5 mur efforts and untiring patie:;ce durir.g these four years of p.eparation. I’o the Board of Education, we thank you for the splendid facilities we have been privileged to utilize. (i)nce again, in behalf of the Class of 1921, I welcome vou to these our commencement exercises.

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OIIa00 Will By Dorotha Pearson 1. We hereby agree to pay all debts and return all borrowed articles when our ship arrives. 2. We leave our good behavior and ability for studying to the Freshmen Class. 3. Selections from Poe, we present to Miss Drake. 4. Our “good looks” and ambition to the Teachers. 5. A good hard writing, especially adopted in business work, Doroth Coleman leaves to IVIr. Wagner to enable him in catching the note writers. (Beware of Detective Work.) 6. (Our beautiful high-pitched voices to anyone fond of music and our cornetist, Everett Randall, promises lessons by mail free of charge. (Send your name at once.) 7. Seldon Armbruster bequeaths his shoes, size 1 8, and a very attractive gray vest, worn but very little, to his chum, Dick Gable, who in the near future expects to be “dolled up” for his Senior Classmates. 8. A Trombone, guaranteed to reach the top, left by Max Pettit and the discords especially offered to the lucky musician who can play it. (AVe all may be back to listen.) 9. We beciueath our desiie for many, good times and parties to the Sophomores and Chaperons. 10. A well-known cat in perfect condition, absolutely sure of catching mice, not particular about his meals, but objects to fresb air, Hazel Rickard leaves to Air. Conkle to be in perfect care. 11. We, Seniors, leave our dignity to Miss Drew, whose patience shoidd be rewarded . 12. We, having completed our course in chemistry, leave our knowledge on that subject to the Juniors and our sincere Thanks, “until better paid,” to Mr. Wagner. 13. An empty treasure box we leave to be filled and .shall appreciate any invitation whatsoever to help spend the proceeds. 14. Harold Sprankle, another good old reliable chap, bequeaths his girl to the best looking boy in IVI. H. S. (It must be the possession of Reed McClure, as she is fond of red cheeks.) 15. We part with our many books to anyone fond of reading. “Pdrst there first .served.” 16. (Jur Latin books, which caused many nights of sleeplessness and many days of anxiety, we leave to Doris Waltz, providing she reads one at a time. 17. A few .smiles and cook books left by the Senior Cooks to Mi.ss Wright — “All recipes worth trying.” 18. Girls in .shorthand class request their speed, note books and sharp-pointed pencils left to AI iss Farnum for remembrance. 19. All Profe.wional Bookkeepers leave their books and answer books to transact all business in AI. H. S. 20. Hazel Rothacker req iests her correspondence be continued with “Western Reserve” bv any good looking girl, looking for a good looking man. 21. Bicycles, wheelbarrows and ambition for farming to Mr. Barnes for future field trips. 22. The boys leave their “diamond” (not their rings) and lucky .strikes to McCall for tl ' .e winning of all future Baseball Games. 23. A pair of trousers belonging to Fat Garver, of Extra large size, is left to Paul Hostetler, also a box of .second-hand Queen Quality Shoes for anyone in need of Eoot-wear. 24. We bequeath to the faculty a regret that there ' s “Noi-e better than us.” We hereby sign and agree thi.s will to be ju.st, on rhis day, IMay 1, 1921. Aledina County. Medina, Ohio. Senior A’.s.