Montpelier High School - Mirror Yearbook (Montpelier, OH)

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ff?-1 P ' ,gn f S259-' ' Qigfzggi mi: ffsg.-5 147' , . 2, asf l fi fQ:Z,',fi .lx, 7 Cf'aZ1l-fijgfk g A fi X M - . V 0 iwxk' ,LSE ' f5,..:-afraid' Hs 2593? In a word, Learning is that outstanding attribute of mankind which has enabled the human race to acquire civilized ways of living, and which has advanced man from the primeval state of existence to the present culture and civilization. Everything we have, all that we are, we owe to Learning. It was the ability to learn, and, proht by it, that made it possible for man to win out against physically superior adversaries in the lifefandfdeath battle for supremacy on earth. There are seven constituents of Learning-Obedience, Truth, Power, Beauty, Life, Sacrifice, and Memory. These Lamps of Learning embody all that is essential and vital in our unceasing struggle to advance, and Learning is absolutely indispensable to our civilization and existence. Therefore, it follows that our whole scheme of life revolves about these principles. Important as they are, these elements are not vague nor deeply involved, and though each contains a world of information and instruction, it is beautifully simple and sufficient. Progress and accomplishment are impossible without leadership. There must inf variably be leaders to direct and supervise the efforts of others. But leadership alone is not enough, there must also be those who obey instructions diligently. Without Obedience there is confusion, and lack of order is extremely harmful to any type cf endeavor. Truth is unquestionably a fundamental standard in our lives. Laws, treaties, contracts, friendships, none of them could exist without Truth. Power is the influence or authority which can be developed by an individual or a group. Beauty might be likened to a ray of sunlight in a dark room, it lightens our lives, helping us to forget our earthly cares and troubles. Life, of course, is the intricate pattern into which these other threads are woven. It is said, and rightly so, that we must sacrifice something for everything worth while. And thus Sacrifice manife:ts itself as a part of our lives. Memory is the invaluable asset with which we keep and utilize that which we learn. Obviously, Learning would be worth nothing to us if we could not hold it for future use. , All of the Lamps of Learning have been employed in the fabricating of this year' book: Obedience played a large part, for as in every organization there were orders to be carried out, Truth naturally had to be strictly observed, Power was obtained through wholefhearted cooperation of everybody concerned, Beauty is that quality which we have striven to achieve in our work, Life in our school providesthe subject we are presenting, Sacrifice has been unseliishly made in the production of the Mirror and to us this book perpetuates the Memory of our scholastic years. ' -Robert Stine Page 2

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. st o - 'f'::'rrM:'::Lf ,EEE llfllllltltllll In Volume XX the Senior Class of l938 presents their interpretation ot The Seven Lamps of Learning as recorded in Montpelier High School at Montpelier, Ohio. MEDALIST AWARD EVEN UN'ro THE LEAST or THESE Too often we feel that the individual from a small community or school has little chance in competition with his more fortunate city brother and is represented as a mere Hgure head on the scale of existence. However, the 1937 Mirror Board were gratiied to know that work worthy of merit and distinction faultlessly compiled regardless of station or rank would receive its just ref ward. Daring to think that The Mirror might become distinguished even in a greater way than being honored nationally, the staff def cided to have its merits judged by the Journalf ism Department of Columbia University and entered it in national competition for medalist award to be scrutinized and tested by thirty competent judges of the Pultizer Prize group. We hoped for little and were overwhelmed with joy when word came that this august body had seen fit to recognize our accomplish' ment worthy of first rank and presented us with the highest attainable award, a gold medal.

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THBLE UF CUHTEHTS I THE LAMPS OF LEARNING All the basic fundamentals of education are em' bodied and depicted by seven lamps, namely: Beauty, Memory, Sacrifice, Life, Power, and Obedience. II TRUTH, OBEDIENCE, POWER All of our school life and activities fall within the circumference of these three lamps. III SACRIFICE, BEAUTY, LIFE Athletics and major sports supply the recreaf tional curriculum of our scholastic life, giving to the students the opportunity of indulging in healthful, body building diversions. IV MEMORY Memories are those pleasant recollections of days of yore, safely locked in that portion of our heart to which only we have the key, Y fusing these seven lamps, we have presented to you a complete and realistic picture of our school and school life. From this institution we have gained the background which is to carry us on through the future years. We hope that We have presented it to you in a pleasing and satisfying manner in order that you may scan and perceive the interworkings of this organized group, all laboring toward the goal of emerging from its doors intelligent, capable, and efficient young men and women, who will carry forth into the world some of the radiance of these seven lamps. --Phyllis Boisher Page 3