Medina High School - Medinian Yearbook (Medina, OH)

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uJijr Animal 1 r Halriurtnruuui Aiiiimis BY RUTH NOLD The i tile boat that has so staunchly borne the class of 1922 onward on the stream of high School 1 fe during the past four years, tonight stands at reR at the bending of the stream and, as you may ob- serve, the rowers have paused just a moment to rell ct and to gain strength and courage for the ' more strenuo us race ahead. We realize that the success or failure of our voyage together during the past four years has bee a largely dependent upon each individual in the class. When all rowed steadily and diligently our pro rear; was most gratifying, but when any lagged at the oars or permitted themselves to drift with the current, then was our progress seriously tendered. Yet, looking back over our progress during the past four years, I feel that the class of 1922 thus far have shown themselves as rowers who pull a strong oar. Our voyage, as we look back over it, has not been altogether a stormless one, and we could not have hoped it to be. We have had our troubles, disputes, and disagreements as has every class. But on the other hand, we have had many good times together which we shall never forget. Tonight, I do not wish to think of unpleasant things, but only of the joys and pleasures of our voyage together; for, after all, it is the pleasant things in life that we remember the longest. To row means to work, but more than that .t means to work with an object in view, some port or destination at which we hope to arrive. Work ij necessary for success, but work alone will not bring success. We must accompany this work with ideals and ambitions, with the right character, with will power and determination to spur us on to the realiza ion of our ambitions. As rowers, we must be well prepared to hold any place of distinction we may reach among our fellows, that is to keep going forward, and not let our oars drag behind, hindering not only ourselves, but others as well. Thus, to row as we use the word in our motto, means not only to work, but also to work with a definite aim so that when we have finished the course — when we have reache 1 that far distant port that marks the end of all earthly voyages, we may look back as faithful rowers w tli the satisfaction that comes from doing our very best and feel that we have pulled hard thru the dangerous channels of life and have emerged vic- torious on the other shore. To our teachers we owe the greatest apprec ation for steering our course straight. We have been seated at the oars, as it were, and were not abl 3 to see what was ahead of us. Our teachers sat at the stern and, from time to time, warned us with most zealous pains of the evil rocks and shoals which confronted us. Had it not been for our teachers the very beginning of our voyage might have been saddened by many disasters, and retarded by many difficulties. As we rest here at the bend of the stream, Father Time comes to us with the command that wo each change from this one larger boat and embark as independent rowers in smaller craft of our own. So, from now on, each one will continue on his or her own individual voyage.

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16 B’fninr Srimrtmtnt flrrai Pttt’a Afifirraa “VALUE OF AN EDUCATION” DAVID HU RLE BA US In behalf of the Class of Nineteen Hundred Twenty Two I wish to welcome you, our parents and our friends, to these Commencement Exercises. The time has come when we, Lke the hundreds that have gone before us, must leave Medina High School and like them, we leave it with a saddened heart. Years may pass but for me and for others, too, there will always be a longing to come back. For the members of this graduating class, this evening marks the completion of one phase of our lives and the beginning of another. These exercises will no doubt bring to your minds the time when you too were going forth, anxious and curious to know what was before you. You had hopes, ideals and aims which — at least in part — have been fulfilled by now. We, too, are going forth anxious and curious to see what the future holds for us, each one having his goal toward which he will strive. Four years we have spent in preparation, a praparation under the ablest of guidance, a prepa- ration which will help us to reach our goal. From tonight on, we will start out in the walk of life, each one 1 in a different direction but each one using this same preparation as a basis. Some of us will seek a higher education and will spend further years in preparation; the rest of us will go forth and will be guided by the great teacher — experience. But are not both leading us onward? “To the victor belong the spoils.” Have not all of us heard this? So it is every day. But what must we do to be victors? First of all, we must be fitted for our life’s work. That is what this class has been doing the past four years — fitting themselves so that as a result of more careful preparation they may accomplish more in life than they otherwise would do. Let us now turn to some of the advantages of an education. It is the educated man who is sought for in every field of work, whether it be professional, mechanical or just the day laborer. The one who knows how to fulfill the expectations — is he not the one who can always find a place in this world? Moreover, it is the educated man who is able to receive a financial return that will enable him to live up to the standards that we all wish to attain. Beyond this mere monetary return of an education, we have still another side, by far greatest — greatest because it makes for the happiness of the individual and that is the means of getting the most out of life. Who will question the thought that the art of living is the highest art of all, and it is to this end that we are all looking forward. We have also been taught the value of service. What is more satisfying than to serve someone and serve them well. It is satisfying unto the person served and satisfying unto yourself. But would you have the assurance or competence to serve without an education? But to enumerate further advant- ages of an education is not necessary. Education means being prepared to get the most out of our lives. This we can accomplish by living up to the high ideals of manhood and womanhood that have been taught us. We have been made to feel the necessity of education. How inefficient we would be without it, what little we could appreciate of the beautiful about us and of what little good we could be to you and to the world as citizens! This evening now marks the close of our high school days that we would all like to cling to but it has now come time to put them in our Memory Book; and is now that we go forth to serve. I am sure that we go forth to serve. I am sure that every member of this class is going forth, taking with him the highest aims and ideals. To realize these high aims and ideals will test our character and training to the utmost; we no longer have the guidance and protection afforded us during our school days. Kind friends may we ask from you, in the immediate years ahead of us, that counsel and encouragement which will be of so much value to us in this new school — the school of experience? With these things in mind, I again extend you a most cordial welcome to these, our Commencement Exercises. Teachers, often and often,- in the time to come, when we are thrown more and more upon our own guidance, our minds will travel back to you and we will see how many times you have helped to steer our frail bark around this or that difficulty until we shall long, I am sure, to have you again as our pilots to direct and advise us. But you have carefully instructed us in the art of rowing, and as each separate craft gl des ahead carrying the pupils you have guided so long, and as your eyes follow us on int« the deeper channels ahead, may you ever see our pink and green as signals of promise and resolu- tion from the class of ’2 2 as they push on to perform their mission on the seas of greater opportunity. Let us, as we part, keep the pink and green with all they signify to each one of us, ever flying before us. and may we face every duty of the unknown voyage bravely and boldly, may the principles of honor, integ- rity, and justice ever guide us. In conclusion, I wish in behalf of the class of 1922, to thank all who have helped make this night possible for us. To the friends, citizens and parents who have sacrificed so much to make it possible for us to have these opportunities, we express our sincere appreciation; to our Superintendent and teach- ers, who have labored so faithfully with us, we pledge our undying friendship. Friends, teachers, par- ents, the class of 1922, bids you, one and all, a fond farewell.

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] 3 nun Urjiartutritt (Elans Prn ljfrij (By Jennie McDonald) It was a bright spring afternoon that called me from my studies. I followed the path that leads to the lit- tle bridge that spans the stream near ourschool. Everything about me seemed to be saying. “Spring is here.” Leaning my head on my hands I watched the water, moving onward, ever onward. This led me to wonder what 1 would be doing as I through life would be moving onward, and with this thought came the same thought of my classmates. “You look as though you r mind was troubled,” said a voice close beside me. I was very much surprised to see at my side a very beautiful woman who was smiling at me. “What are you thinking about?” she asked. I was so surprised for a moment that I could not remember, but on second thought I said: “I was just wonder- ing what the members of the class of ’22 will be doing after they leave school.” Coming close to me, she whis- pered, “I am Wahala, Goddess of Prophecy, and I will show you what you wish if you will come with me.” Arm in arm we walked along the path that I had often trod. As we sauntered along we talked of var- ious things and I found in my new friend a very congenial companion. “Here we are,” she said, as we stopped before some large stones in the hillside. Although I had often be- fore been over this path I had never before seen these stones. Wahala lifted her wand and one of the stones turned back as if on hinges. She gave me a glance that said, “Walk in.” I did as I was commanded, eager for the rare privilege. Just opposite the door was an old man reclining on a couch of moss covered stones. I knew him to be Father Time. “Father Time.” said Wahala, “Here is a friend who wants to know the future of her classmates. I have promised to show her. Shall we make it ten years from now. Father Time smiled, reached for his scythe and wrote the figures 1932 on the blade. “Make ready Fleeta,” was his command to servant dwarfs. ' In just a short tune Fleeta was brought in. She was a large modern airplane steered by a very handsome youth. “Come, get in,” said Wahala. Waving farewell to Father Time and passing out of the cave we began grad- ually to rise. We sailed over the High School Building and then darted off towards the east. We passed over several large cities clouded with smoke from their factories. It was growing dusk when we came to a city in Eastern Pennsylvania. Wahala and I started up one of the thronged streets. We had not gone far when we came to a large church. “What a beautiful voice,” was my mental comment upon en- tering the church. Why! It is none other than my former classmate. Mabelle Kulp. Then the preacher start- ed his sermon and as he talked 1 thought his voice sounded familiar, but as we were far back in the church I did not ' at first recognize Rev. Theodore Foskett of M. II. S. It was necessary for us to leave early the next morning as we had a long trip ahead of us. About noon we were hovering over the capitol of the nation. We slowly descended and alighted in front of the capital buildings As my companion and I ascended the steps we met two men, both of whom I recognized, one Richard Gable, the other David Hurlebaus. Richard had recently been elected Congressman from a district in Northern Ohio and David was at that time under the employment of the government as a chemist. We made a quick trip through the capital building, where we met Mabel Orton, who was one of the best stenographers. We again started out and soon reached the New York harbor. We boarded a large steamer and after our ship had started we went on deck. Whom should 1 meet there but another school mate. She was a large stately woman bearing the appearance indicative of a lovely disposition. As we approached her, Wahala said, “1 want you to meat an old schoolmate of yours, Mrs. but you need not know her name, remember her as a schoolmate Julia Vance.” Julia still had some of her H. S. ways, and was “tickled to death” to see me. She was on her way to meet her husband who had recently been appointed ambassador to Sweden. As our ship pulled into the harbor near Liverpool, Julia and I parted. We had not been long on land before our trusty plane, Fleeta, was by our side with her pleasant faced steersman Wa hala and I mounted and off we flew. We finally landed in Southern Germany. Entering a lovely new building we were attracted by a group of workmen who were turning off and on some lights that showed a master mind had planned the system. There was one man directing the workmen and when they turned on some very bright lights I recognized Robert Cro- foot. He had been there for two years and was famous for the electrical systems he had installed. Our next part of our journey ' brought us to the capital of China. At the edge of the city we saw a group of large buildings. Upon inquiry we were told that it was an American College for the education of the Chinese, who’s president was our friend, Ralph Parker. Upon Wahala’s request Mr. Parker accompanied us and gave us the history of the college. I found that he had been professor of history for two years He told us that Virgil Curtis had charge of the Department of Agriculture and Ruth Coleman as assistant teaching eco- nomics. I always knew that those three would do something worth while. After this we went to the dock to get the first ship for America. To my surprise we found it to be the Lincoln with Paul Hostetler, captain. We landed in San Francisco. Whereupon we met Ruth Nold, who was running a business school there. We were as usual met by the Fleeta and flew over the country to Oklahoma. Landing at the capital we walked around for awhile and here met two fine looking little ladies, who proved to be the Curtis twins. Although that was not their name now they told us they were running a beauty parlor in the city and were “wild” about their work. We again boarded our trusty airplane and started east, landing in New York. Here wandering through the slums we met an old friend, Susan Worden, who is a prominent social service worker, teaching cooking, sew- ing and hygiene to the poor girls with Eloda Pelton as her assistant. They told that Mrs. formerly Dorothy ICindig, was Lady Bountiful for this section and was almost idolized by the people. Heading westward was our next move where we landed in Bucyrus, Ohio, and there discovered Dorothy Hunt living a quiet married life on Wise street. Dorothy told us that Noel Irwin was preaching in a large new church there and was considered the best preacher in the city. Moving north we came to Cleveland, Ohio, where we read that the steel magnate, Harris Hange, was sueing Elton Snow for one hundred thousand dollars, with Harold King for his lawyer. While in this city we visited the hospital where Francs Kelly was head nurse with Charlene Luke as her assistant. Going still farther out in the city we stopped at a farm house to get some water, and found that the farm belonged to Mr. Jones, the husband of Dorothy Hoff. We bought a paper on our way back to the place where we were to meet Fleeta and saw on the front page that Madam Sedgwick, the world famous pianist, would play in Cleveland next week. We again mounted Fleeta and before I knew it we were sailing over the High School building, everything began to fade from my sight and I found myself standing on the bridge with my head in my hands looking into the water. Alas! IT WAS ONLY A DREAM.