Morgan Park High School - Empehi Yearbook (Chicago, IL)

Page 12 text:

TX 2 Qfgoe V mme N Y . 3 .Q X Q X Y ,.g -f : .2559 - If . ss, -ws lf-1-,,1 f.-i , N-.tp PRINCIPAL'S MESSAGE THE CRITICAL PERIOD ohn Fiske, the historian, Wrote a very significant book on, The Critical Period of American History. This message is directed to a consideration of a most important period in the lives of young people of our high school. I Wish l might impress upon our young folk the great im- portance to their future of their years in high school. In a very real sense, this period is the most important time tn your lives. Thomas Carlyle once said, Our clocks strike when there is a change from hour to hourg but no hammer in the horologue of Time peals through the Universe when there is a change from era to era. Men understand not what is in their own hands. As calmness is the characteristic of strength, so the Weightiest cause may be the most silent. Every high school student understands perfectly clearly what is meant by the ringing of the bells around Empehi. But how many have any conception of what is going on in their own lives? What about companionships which are anything but helpful and uplifting? What about ditching school, flouting traditions which the experience of time has regarded as being worthy and in all respects commendabley the formation of habits and attitudes which are harmful and inimical to success- ful living? These are the great, silent forces in high school which are surely sowing the seeds of failure in the years that lie ahead. Their oppositefwholesome friendships, the habit of hard work, co-operation, and right living are likewise silent influences but they are of tremendous potency. These are the traits which spell success. Let us all be sure we are building our lives in such a way now that there may be no question about the future. Page Eight

Page 14 text:

i l l l i I L l l 3 4-ss... - I' : - L .,i.f:2:eeik, 53 296, 1 ' ' 5' ' 5 ,It .tr .gf I v ' if, 'is ' f t' . ,.f:f2f::A i 'z ., T. GEORGE G. LORENTZ t requires a rare combination ot abilities to hold the position ot Assis- tant Principal dealing with discipline ot Various degrees of intensity while at the same time showing an inspiration and leadership to the entire student body. Captain Lorentz has completed his twentieth year at Morgan Park High School. This man, with the humorous twinkle in his eye, shows a keen interest in all the student activities. His cheer leading, at which any pep meeting would he incomplete, has inspired our tearns on to Victory. ln his popularity with Ernpehites he has no peer. lt is truly said that around his character the Morgan Park spirit itseli is torniol.