Mount Morris High School - Morrissonian Yearbook (Mount Morris, MI)

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MORRIS-SONIAN Valedictatory I speak tonight with mixed sentiments in my heart. A feeling of anticipation and eagerness as I am about to graduate, but also a feeling of sadness and rngret that I am leaving behind so many worthwhile school years of happiness and achieve- ment. To begin l would like to express my sincere thanks and appreciation to Mr. Clark and faculty, my parents and friends for the interest and encouragement given so generously. The excellent training we all have received' here have more than ad- equately 'prepared us for the challenge the world will offer. VVe Americans truly have much to be thankful for, but l believe one of the greatest privileges is our unsurpassed public education system. XVhen we think of war-torn Europe we should realize that one of the main causes for their present plight may be traced to the lack in some countries of a free democratic educational system such as we possess. To instill fine ideals and principles as is the aim in a democratic educational system, does not exist in a totalitarian government when the state and not the individual is supreme. We must realize the tremendous value of what we have and be vigilant in preserving it. We must never become lax and take it for granted lest we one day find it has slipped from our grasp. Anything worth preserving is worth working for. That is why I say let us really appreciate our school, show this alipreciation by being helpful and cooperative in every way and not by tearing down and making the uphill task more difficult by dragging our feet. We are thankful for the education which we have received. Our duty as citizens of tomorrow is to help maintain the same fine standards for our posterity as has been so generously bestowed upon us. Onalee Severn. C2012 Salutatory Parents, Teachers, and Friends: This evening, as we bid our high school a fond farewell, we wish to thank our parents, teachers, and friends for their guidance and understanding. WVe greatly appreciate the background which our school has afforded us, under the able guidance of Mr. Clark. and the patience and advice of our teachers. Our parents and friends have stood by us, and given us much needed encouragement and support- VVe ask you to continue to have faith in us as we go from a state of dependence to that of independence. During our school career we have been taught sportsman- ship, co-operation, and dependability, all of which have added to our character and helped to make us better citizens, more able to take our places among society in our great nation. We have been taught to believe in ourselves and our ideals, and to serve our school, community, and nation to the best of our ability. As we step into a future of unrest and uncertainity, we realize the great respon- sibility which each of us must bear. To you, our parents, teachers, and friends, we owe a great debt, because upon the youth of today depends the future of the youth of tomorrow. Rosemary Sheldon.

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MORRIS-SONIAN Valeclictatory Parents, Teachers, and Friends: We are gathered here tonight to witness the initial step that seventy-five of tomorrow's citizens are about to take. This day will constantly remain alive in our memories, as will the co-operation and encouragement our teachers have shown us through these school years. To you, our parents and friends, we express deep gratitude for your suggestions, aid and conhdence. Last, but by no means least, as Emerson so wisely stated: An institution is but the lengthened shadow of one man, we wish to take this opportunity to thank our hne Superintendent Mr. Clark as the head of our excellent institution for the high standards he has maintained and his wise guidance and counsel. XVe should all be thankful that the world conflict has come to an end, with peace restored to us once more. Yes, it's restored to us now but it will be permanent only if we ourselves work to make it so. Again may I quote Emerson, Nothing can bring you peace but yourself: nothing can bring you peace but the triumph of principles. In these golden words lie the background of true peace. The thought behind this phrase should be clear enough so that each of us can grasp its meaning and plant it in our memories. Not only plant it there but make it an active part of our own philosophy of life. If we would carry out this philosophy, the term peace on earth would not only be stated in words but would live an actuality in the hearts of civilization. The world is looking to America as a guide to the betterment of mankind and as all great leaders, we should set a worthwhile example after which they may pattern themselves. However, in the corrupted currents of today, mankind's moral standards are declining. This has to come to an end, we must think of something beside just worldly pleasures, and must as individuals strive in our own small sphere of influence to be good examples. Thus, we realize again that peace based on the golden rule is not lasting unless we ourselves make it so, Our school has done its part by more than adequately preparing us for our journey into life. We must do our part and remember Life is a quarry out of which we are to mold and chisel and complete a character. One of the guiding principles which has been constantly held before us doing our education here in school is that an educated mind is ruled by reason, not emotion. Let us always remember this in whatever line of endeavor our future holds. Let us never allow ourselves to entertain the all too prevalent philosophy that the world owes us a living, or that we get something for nothing. The world will treat us justly only according to the honest efforts put forth by each of us. As Shakespeare said in his famous lines from Hamlet: To thine ownself be true, and it must follow as the night the day, thou canst not then be false to any man, Daria COENEN

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'l'l11'A'1' WMORRIS-SONIAN Closs Flower lit-cl Rust' Closs Colors Red and Silver Closs Motto IR our holly llmt l.'nmr.v nm:-4' llnru nnjllmrly, Hull mlb .9017 Here it is the night of graduation And it's been worthwhile and full of fun But now we realize, That the blue and white is just a memory Now we must go forth, And take onr place in society. Chorus: ' And so we say good-bye now, To the rlass of 1946. Music: by Ardis Munger. Words by Onalee Severn. 19?l'l'0ff0l'ff0IlJ A teardrop trickles down 1ny cheek, As I put my book away, My lonely heart confronts me As my mind begins to stray. I see a doorway open, I walk down thru a hall- Oh, what joy to see old faves Of those I still rec-all. 'l'here's Joe and .Iohnny and Eddie, And Mary, Sue and Anne, l'm buck, l'm bank to live again Oh, please God, say I can. My svhool, my previous school duys Are with me once again, I know old joys of living Where pleasures never end- School picnics, parties, plays. With friends so ever true, Those you loved and treasured And those Who treasured yon. But hark, the old vlork strikes the honr All is not as it seems, Why must we ever waken From the land of fondest dreams. .lavk Keith. f'1'1'ry lm