Olney High School - Olnette Yearbook (Northwood, OH)

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VALEDICTORIAN Roberf King SALUTATORIAN Mary Swartz . ,. -, i -1- vv. my-..

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GERALDINE RUCH CGerryJ lBruceyI General Course Observer Staff-3 Annual Staff-4 F. F. A.-1, 2, Treos. 2, BRUCE A. REIMER Commercial Course Band-l, 3 Home Ee. Club-4 library Club-3 Girls' Glee Club-'l, 3 Delta Observer Staff-3, 4 Football-'I, 2, Delta Annual Staff-4 Junior Play--Double or Senior Play-IA Date Nothingl With Judyl Senior Play-KA Date With Judyl PHYLLIS FEl.l'lABER fPhiD Commercial Course Mixed Chorus-3, 4 Band-3, 4 Orchestra-3, 4 Home Ec. Club-4 library Club--37 Treasurer Annual Staff-4 Observer Staff-3, 4 Senior Play-IA Date With Judyj PATRICIA STANGER EDWIN .I. WEILAND V lid! IPGNYI Commercial Course Girls' Glee Club-'l, 3, 4 General Course Annual Stafi-4 Basketball-T, 2, 3, 4 Mixed Chorus-4 Junior Play-IDouble or National Honor Nothing! Stgxge Asst. Society-4 Senior Play--CA Date ObSEl'V9F Slllff-31 4 With .ludyl Stage Asst. Annual Staff-4 Honor Student Senior Play-IA Date wich Judy? 16 Girls' Glee Club-l, 3, 4

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VALEDICTORY We Have the Tools, Now to Use Them It is my desire to speak tonight upon our class motto, We Have the Tools, Now to Use Them . Although you, my audi- ence ,may have varying ideas as to what this means, to the class of T947 it has one definite significance, The basic fundamental too's for adulthood are acquired in the first eighteen years of our lives. This class, having secured the fundamental too's, is about to enter upon a new phase of life in which it will be nccessary to make use of these basic principles. Tonight, we are passing through the door which ioins these two phrases of lifeg namely, the period of preparation and the period of application. Many pleasant, happy, and worth- while times in this dear old school building are being left behind. The future, however, holds greater experiences for us, whether they be pleasant or sad. Although we cannot foretell these experienres, we hope that we have prepared well enough to meet them successfully. As we pass through this door, we rely upon our instruc- tions to aid us, iust as the plumber depends upon his knowl- edge and tools as he enters through your door. Some of the members of this class may go on to college and acquire additional preparation by a method similar to the one we have just completed, Others may enter immediately into their life ambitions, where their training will be put to use. How- ever, no matter what we do, we shall forever be acquiring new knowledge, As long as we live, we shall continue to learn. ln order to see the value of this motto we must know these tools. They can be summed up briefly as: knowledge of subject matter, ability to shoulder responsibility and leader- ship, character, social etiquette, and cooperation. Knowledge of subject matter is gained by studying the lessons assigned to us. As we graduate, it is necessary io have a general knowledge of many things in a:lditio:1 to extensive knowledge of one particular subiect or field. This is our most important tool, but it alone cannot bring success. ! bfily to shoulder responsibility and leadership must natur- ally be acquired, even to be successful in school. As we proceed through the grades, more and more reliability is heaped upon our shoulders until, in our final years it has increased considerably. lf we can handle well this trust- worthiness which is bestowed upon us, then we have improved ourselves. High school responsibilities are extremely minute when compared with those of later life. This tool contrcls To a certain degree the rapidity with which to meet success. Character is the total sum of the distinguishing traits of a person. lt is developed in school by association with other students. Although a bad personalty can easily be obtained, we have tried to develop a good character. lt is important to have desirable traits if we wish to hold profitable positions and succeed. Social etiquette is extremely necessary if we are to con- duct ourselves properly at social affairs and to be a social success. This etiquette is gained by attending school dances, banquets, and prams. Last, but far from least, is cooperation. In school we have learned that it is necessary to cooperate in order to accom- plish anything. This was proven by the conductance of class activities, and by the publishment of the annual. We have lecrned to cooperate in school. Now, as we enter into adult- hood, we shall have this tool to aid us. ltll of these tools have been acquired while we were in school. We are, therefore, prepared for adult life, provided we remember to use our tools. This graduation means a great deal to us, the graduates of '47. Our diploma will be of much assistance when we seek a fob or vocation. It will help us in finding success. As we look back, it has been a long way, filled with ioy and sorrow. The way ahead, however, is even longer and harder. We are thankful to our parents for all that they have done to set us on the right path. It is through their understanding and willingness to aid us that we have achieved this advancement in life. We are grateful to our teachers for the patience and con- sideration which they have shown us. Through their untiring aid we have made our preparation. Although at times we thought they were inconsiderate, we appreciate them now more than ever. lt brings an immense sadness to leave our beautiful school building, never again to return as students of our dear old blue and gold. Tonight we are about to embark upon our new phase of life. We, the graduating class of 1947, will undoubtedly be separated, each undertaking his place in this world. Success will be difficult, but it can be accomplished if we will remem- ber the tools: knowledge of subiect matter, ability to shoulder responsibility and leadership, character, social etiquette, and cooperation. Now as we are upon the commencement of o new phase of life, it will be our duty to put them into em- ployment. As we have sown, so we shall reap. Let us hope that we have sown well, so that we may reap the harvest of success. 18, Q - -- 'M