Montpelier High School - Mirror Yearbook (Montpelier, OH)

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Name: A. I. BROWN Birthplace: Pioneer, Ohio. Schools: An' gola and Defiance Colleges. Profesf sions or Occupaf tions: Furnitureand Funeral Director. How Long in Pres' eng Business: Twenf ty-Seven Years. Name: L. H. LOGHERY Birthplace: Ulysses, Pa. Schools: West' minister Prepara- tory, Graduate Hof bart College and Des Moineis Still College of Osteopaf thy. Professions or Occupations: Ostef opathfic Physician. How Long in Pres' ent Business: Ten Years. Organization Affiliations: Legion Rotary. Hobby or Special Interests: Sports of All Sorts. Name: C. P. PROSSER Birthplace: Water- loo, Ind. Schools: Ashley High School and Ball State Teachers College, Muncie, Ind. Prof fession or Occupa' tion: Clerk in Su' perintendent Oflice Wabash Railroad Co.. How Long in Present Business: Twenty-Two Years. Organization Affili- ations: I. O. O. F. and MasonicL0dge. Hobby or Special Interests: Fishing. BOARD OF EDUCATION SOLVEE INTRICATE PROBLEMS Pnovmas PLAN Fon EXTENSIVE BUILDING PRoGRAn It has been so planned and designated that laymen fron all walks of life, regardless of sect, color or creed may havi a part, and a vital part in this vast endeavor called Education To better manage and give an opportunity for the manj to voice their views and opinions upon paramount subject and issues a Board of Education has been chosen by virtui of popular vote, comprising in number five, who are dulj clothed with the robes of authority to institute and put ii force those measures that are essential in providing for futur- generations that heritage of knowledge that will continue t4 place our schools first of all the land. ln order that you may place more confidence in these mei and know that they have sufficient qualifications to serve ir this capacity we have given a brief sketch of their training and activities that you may not only appreciate them as you. business or professional friends but know that the destiny o your child's education is in competent hands. Men such as these steeped in years of professional training and practice and versed in the technique of business adminis tration, having served you in time of joy, grief, pain, ant sorrow certainly are endowed with the human grace necessary to provide most economically a well rounded education foi your child, that will fit him to take his place in society. These men because of experience and training are not un aquainted with facing all kinds of problems as they come ut in life, and with expert skill, and cool logical reasoning are able to bring calm out of chaos. They must spend a grea' deal of extra time and energy conning over future policies a: well as enacting present day measures that are so often needec in emergencies. Many folks are reticent to plan much for the future ant when levies are to be voted upon turn a dull ear to entreatie: saying, look what we have now. Perhaps much money is speni on the schools, but whenever a Community rejects such issue: you will find in due time that the schools will be unable tc compete successfully with their more fortunate neighbors anc the Board, School Officials, Teachers, and Students will be condemned for not producing results favorable for competi tion. Today we are facing this very problem in the fact thai our Gymnasium, Auditorium Stage, and Grade School are al makefshift in comparison with more fortunate communitie: and we accept the criticism of the hosts knowing that if a fevs years ago, our levy had been passed we too could have taker our place at the head of the list. Friends of future education, you have a part, a vital part ii' this scheme of learning and our only plea is that you may grant us the privilege of growth rather than decay, as yol weigh and consider the issues when presented, and trust all to that Group of Men whom you have chosen, to confidently and unflinchingly provide for Montpelier that which is best Page 8

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SEVEN LAMPS OF LEARNING The Heavens were dark, lighted only by occasional streaks of burning fire that shot from the inner'most quarters of the sky, searing the air and causing first the loud crash of thunder followed by the dull ominous roar heard echoing in the distance. A cold bleak wind was blowing a gale, the sea churned in it's bed and the de' vastating waves beat merciously on the shore. A dense fog like a veil, formed a blanket over the earth while, enduring the clashing of the elements was an old light' house. Despite the perils which were riding the sea that night, the great beam from the lighthouse penetrated the fog and displayed its full radiance to warn ships or to be as a haven of refuge to those unfortunate in the hands of the sea. It is the strength of that light which by shining forth throught the storm shows the presence of succor. Light is a symbol of faith, hope, and charity. Where there is light there is heat, thus we think of it as a sign of warmth both spiritually and physically. Then let us view light as an indication of knowledge for in knowledge there is physical warmth and splendor of living. From learning. our souls are cheered, and our spirits rejuvenated. Picking up volumes of poetry and reading philosophies of beloved men we fcel strengthened, assured, and more confident of ourselves to face the facts so austere before us. It is spoken in History of the period before the Renaissance as the Dark Ages, because ignor' ance prevailed, so being the antithesis. we may freely choose light as meaning intelligence. The enormous lamp of education is made up of seven small lamps, namely Obedience, Power, Truth, Life, Memory, Beauty and Sacrifice, which when fused emit an intense light that penetrates into the darkest depths and most remote corners. This one great lamp embodies every walk of life, every field of labor, and every emotion issued forth from the heart. Taking the lamps individually let us delve into their meaning to prove their significance. Obedience is a lamp which embraces respect and honor, for without it our civilization would still be primitive. From childhood to old age, we shall be forever under superior leadership in which we must obey the commands detailed to us. It is imperative that we fulfill the orders and follow the instructions set before us in the book of the Almighty. From another sense, at the crucial moment during the insurrections of oppressed people, the balance of nations has hung on that one simple word. The very rights by which we live, unmolested in our little domains, are made secure by the obeisance to the creed, Do unto others as you would have them do unto you. Power is the light which all seek to follow. We strive, we labor, we do all within our means to attain power which is truly only self importance and influence over those that inhabit with us our little sphere. Its light has perhaps the weakest ray, yet our eyes magnify it into something of immense momentousness. This light spiritu' ally has no great value for the humble man leads as full a life as the powerful man if he but realizes life in that sense. Yet if power must be procured, as is apparent in the world of today, it can be achieved only through in' tellect. Truth is one of the most glowing lamps. It stands for the spirit of education more clearly than do all the rest. From it, all we know and believe finds its beginning. It is for truth that we attend the institutions of higher learn' ing, everyday regardless of how it is disposed, we learn some new fact that we previously did not know. It is an infallible light which if it were to wane the light of the world would perish with it. Where are the words to ex' press its magnitude? In another phase it is the light which compels people to exert every faculty to appear before the Almighty with a feeling of purity. The Lamp of Life is the lamp of experience, for, we live, we love, we die sometimes, ruefully and sometimes in supreme felicity. It is our dearest possession to do with as we please. So again does not education endow us with the faculties to use it to the best advantage, that we may be of service to humanity, either in a trivial or magnam' ous manner. We have two individual worlds in which we live, the one in which the world takes a part, the second which belongs to us alone. In the second is all our inti' mate thoughts, desires, convictions, things we dare not, nor would not reveal to the world or to which mankind has no part, but just a tiny orb in which we are self' sufficient. Without the Lamp of Life there would be nothing, for it is the root of all this vast civilization. The Lamp of Beauty is a glorious lamp. There is beauty to living, beauty to those things we clasp dear to our hearts. Is there to be found a more stirring sensation than standing upon a hill during the setting of the sun, viewing Nature in all her splendor and magnificence bring' ing to mankind the wealth of her being? Beauty we must search for, to maintain a balanced life. It is a cultural thing to be touched with delicate fingers. A flower in a room of an invalid cheers him to the utmost. Why? There is an uplifting spirit to it that no man can withstand. To find it we need only to look to Nature and to realize its grandeur, we may again look to Her. The Lamp of Memory is a sweet lamp for in it are stored all our intangible treasures. Music perhaps more than anything else inspires memory. The days that were, the things we had and cherished, gone forever except in the visions that flash before our eyes in times of reverie or meditation. The big fireplace is a lamp of memory for as we sit quietly watching the blazing fire and the curling, careless smoke, our minds call forth the scenes of the past, and a remembering smile passes over our countenence and a sense of warmth and friendliness is radiated from our souls. It is a grievous lamp for some yet no living person has not some pleasant incidents to remember, be it from his childhood or his middle age. The Lamp of Memory comforts, consoles, and pacifies in times when nothing material can do the same. Sacrifice is a lamp of extreme sorrow or happiness. The children of all nations, races or creeds, owe their very existence to the sacrifice of their parents, mothers and fathers who have given full measure of sacrifice with love and tenderness. Our life though we think not at the time when the deed is done, is nevertheless made richer by sacrifice. Many soul stirring, sympathetic Stories have been recorded in History and written from the Drama of Life, of great sacrifices made willingly to benefit 3 loved one or something near to one's heart. The spirit of the earth and fellowship exist in sacrifice, for nothing comes CO pass which can go to one extreme or another without an opposite and equal reaction. The example of the cycle of sacrifice can be comprehended and felt as one gazes at the tomb of the Unknown Soldier. There we weep Openly in sympathy for the Mother whose sacrifices caused the existence of this unidentified son and then we sense the great final sacrifice of the boy who died fighting -for his country's cause. Millions of American youths did the same thing, sacrificing the preciousness of life for a cause they believed just. The ray from the lamp of sacrifice falls on many such touching scenes. And so we have reviewed the Seven Lamps. Inter' woven they make a powerful beacon that guides to the old lighthouse the weary voyagers who have been help' lessly tossed in the stormy sea of life. May they never sink into oblivion or be allowed to dim, for they are the spirit of the world, ' the spirit of our being. The Seven ' Lamps of Learning stand, emitting forth their radiance to all those who wish to follow. May their rays and the power of God stand to guide the spirit of American youth into the right paths so that they may lead their lives to the fullest extent and carry our coun' try on to greater heights. -Carlin Abend Page 7

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Name: GILBERT C. ELY Birthplace: West Unity, Ohio. Schools: Hillsdale, Ohio State University and Michigan University, D. D. S. Profession: Dentist. How Long in Present Business: 12 Years. Organization Affiliations: National Dental Association, Rotary Club and Legion. Hobby: Fishing and Sports. Name: LORIN L. HOGUE Birthplace: Montpelier, O. Schools: Montpelier High School, Ohio State and Northwestern School of Law. Profession or Occupation: Attorney at Law. How Long in Present Business: Fifteen Years. Organization Aff filiations: Rotary. Hobby or Special Interests: Hunting. A. Brown, President Dr. L. H. Loghry, Vice President Cecil Prosser Page 9