North Warren High School - Echoes Yearbook (Smiths Grove, KY)

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VHLEUICTURU Members of the faculty, classmates and friends This occasionis a happy one to us, for our work here is done. We the graduating class, are full of hope and eager for the great world in which we must take up our life -work, not as here, under the watchful eyes of our faculty, but armed with that power which we have acquired by years of effort under their direction. These have beenhappy years, yes very happy years and it is not without a pang of regret thatwe enter the path which sep- arates our happy past from the broader unknown future. We are aware that this is really the second commencement of our lives. Our life is a book of volumes threeg the past, the present, and the yet-to-be. The first we have finished and laid away, the second we are writing day by day. The third and last is locked away and only God holds the key. To you, Mr. Betts, it is my pleasant privilege, as representative of the class, to express the gratitude of its members for your every effort to make real Amer- ican men and women out of the raw mat- erial within your hands. It is safe to say that no student of this class can ever see or hear z+c or angels and planes, without calling from the recess of his memory your pleasing personality, your witty words and your profound philosophy. Let us hope that you will continue to honor future stu- dents of North Warren as you have honor- ed us. To each of our other teachers we are most grateful. We find it hard to ex- press inwords our enduring affections and our esteem for your sterling worth and nobility of character. We trust that the years to come will demonstrate to your ! satisfaction as well as our own that your efforts were not in vain: that you were suc- cessful, in turning us out - men and wom- en. Friends of the Undergraduate Classes, we are leaving you in the best and most capable hands we know. By hard perserver- ing effort and diligent study we have master- ed many of our lessons. On the other hand for every wasted hour, we have paid by a lack of knowledge, so in leaving I would like to remind you of that old Proverb, 'Sow a thought - reap an action: Sow an action - reap a habit: Sow a habit - reap a character: Sow a character - reap destiny ! How important then, it is that you should sow with the utmost care from the very be- ginning and think only those true and pure thoughts that must eventually develop into the strong and noble life you wish to build. Often our faith weakens under pressure of a difficult situation, but we must have courage to dispel fears and to press ong keeping our eyes on the distant horiiong ever seeking divine guidance lest we fal- ter, then stumble in the wrong direction. Classmates, as we separate let every one bear none but the pleasante st memories of our high school life. Let the same spirit which has characterized our days here distinguish our after life. Let us pledge to live in noble deeds, with wisdom may our feet be shod, Fair hope our guiding star, our hearts by faith be linked with Godg and Love shed its light afar. May we ever strive to maintain the honor of our Alma Mater. May our lives be such as shall bring pride to her and cause our instructors tobejustly proud of having taught us how at least to begin to live. Violet Guinn

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PHHEHTS HHH FRIENDS We bid you welcome on this happy oc- casion for we are glad to have you share with us the unforgettable .Toy of the Com- mencement Season. The scholastic efforts onthe part of the students are climaxed by graduation, however, the. students' efforts are not the only ones reflected in this ex- ercise. To you parents we wish to extend our sincerest thanks and appreciation for your never ending encouragement at the times it was most needed. We are humbled by the thought of the struggles and self sac- rificesyou have made for us. Only through your persistence, courage and vision we have been able to reach this first pinacle of success in our endeavors to acquire perfection. Throughoutthe complete course of our studies the faculty have given of their time, energy and knowledge that we mightbe- come more enlightened and useful citizens. We are the generation of the Atomic age whowillenjoy inventions, discoveries and developments unknown as yet to man. No doubt some of us will help contribute to these. Without your capable guidance we could never attain such heights. There is not a member of this class, I am sure, but what feels a munber of dif- ferent satisfactions in the earning of a dip- loma from this honored institution. One of the greatest of these satisfactions is your approval of what we have accomplished and your expectation of what we may still ac- hieve in the future. Your confidence in us is an inspirationwhich willgo with us from this time forth. The spiritual guidance which we have received and, let's hope at least partially absorbed, from the churches of our little community, has given us faith and moral courage without which no life could be com- plete. This guidance together with the as- sociates of our own age and interests have played no minor part in the molding of our lives.Miay the models formed by these in- fluences serve as a pattern upon which we shall base our future contacts. May they ever lead us onward toward higher and nobler ideas and ideals. And we trust that withthe march ofyears your own lives and ours willcontinue tobe more and more a- bundant in the best things available. So it is with grateful hearts that we, the SeniorClass of 1950, again say Welcome, Parents and Friends, Welcome here to- night. Jennie Kincheloe Salutatorian ll

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PHUPHECU As I stepped from the rocket that brought me from China to San Francisco I waved good-by to the pilot, Joe Alexan- der, who had recently received the Nobel Prize for aviation.l had a wonderful feel-' ing of coming home again after 5 years of hard work in a small mission. Upon ar- rival at the Palace Hotel, you can imagine my surprise when the owner who greeted me was none other than Jennie Kincheloe, dressed very attractively in wine velvet. She insisted that I join her for dinner. Who do you suppose her escort was ? Dr. Eugene Waller of the 'Kill or Cure Clinic. Whenwe walked into the magnificient ball- room my eyes quickly scanned the guests for familiar faces. At a corner tablel noticed Earl Lloyd Estes, winner of the Speedway Races for 5 years straight. Could this be because of the practice he got while in high school? At the same table was Alma Jean Marr, county truant of- ficer, who emphasized the importance of regular school attendance. I turned to see Franklin Bolton, the Representative of Kentucky, entering with Princess Margaret Rose. Will she abdicate the throne for love as did her uncle ? Among the other guests were Maurice Cole of Huston, the oil magnet who struck it rich in his own back yard while digging a posthole for a clothesline. One table I noticed in particular was Patsy Rector Watkins and Colleen Jordan Potter discussing the latest novel, For- everl-lot ,a cookbook of course. Franklin told me that David, having strained his voice at his first appearance at Carnegie Hall answering Z0 curtain calls, was re- covering at his southern plantation and would be unable to attend. Because of so many socialengagements Virginia Prather, debutante of the season arrived late. Two of the most striking figures on the dance floor were actress Mearlene Hen- drick and her escort, a top brass of the Navy. My eyes wandered from the dance floor to a table, which was complete ly surrounded by girls, I could hardly recognize Leslie James, the most sought after bachelor in California. Suddenly the spotlight flashed upon two distinguished entertainers, Dolores Mor- rison, concert pianist, and Virgil Gilbert, who replaced Bob Hope in the heart of the teenagers. After the most enjoyable evening I ever spentl retired tomy room and picked up the evening paper to scan the headlines. But my casual glance changed to a stare whenl noticed the article on the front page. Miss Jean Owen, owner of the Hope Dia- mond has gone on bail for Jerry Cole, now residing inthe City Jail, charged with bigamy. Mr. Cole's lawyer is Robert Houchins, well known lawyer all over the U.S. Couldhis arguing in high school have helped him to attain this position? After this startling news, I turned on my radio thinking some music might set- tle my nerves. Quicklyl recognized a fam- iliar voice. I soon found the announcer to be Kathleen Cowles advertising Frank Pra- ther's eye props for those who keep late hours. This is the greatest discoveryffsgince Hadacol.Sudden1y the program was inter- rupted to announce that Short Stuff, the Jockey who had riden Bettle Bum, the winner of the Ky. Derby turned out to be a girl, Sylvia Bowles. Lying in the darkness ofmy hotel room I realized how fortunate all of the graduates of North Warren are. Each has found his place in society and a lasting happiness. Violet Guinn