Pasadena High School - Campus Yearbook (Pasadena, CA)

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DO YOU BELONG? There is no greater sense of pride and of loyalty than that resulting from true membership, be it in the nation which gives much but demands little in return, or in a smaller institution where the obligations are more direct. Membership means more than merely being a post. The quiescent, in- active member is a negative factor in the school. His very presence rend- ers impossible any neutralizing quality, for in accepting the benefits of edu- cation and the real pleasure of high school life he has obligated himself to such an extent that he must either pay his obligations in full or be a negative factor. The obligations should be met in two manners: The first is the simple way of repaying the benefits derived from education by honest application to study. The second method of fulfillment depends entirely upon the personal honor and the sense of responsibility of the student. lt consists of un- swerving loyalty to the finest sta.ndards of the school, and devotion to one's social obligations. This includes any personal sacrifice for the good of the social whole, the different forms of co-operation, and that leadership which is the combination of independent thought and initiative. The sum total of all the qualities named plus the numerous advantages derived from the membership is expressed only in the student body mem- bership ideal. Membership in the school is but the result of attendance, but membership in the student body embodies loyalty, personal sacrifice, and devotion to the highest spirit of co-operation. '

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fllals. A POT OF GOLD FOR EVERY GRADUATE A beautiful old folk tale says that the Rainbow appears after the storm as an assurance of good cheer and of hope yet to be fulfilled. The same ancient myth tells us that there is a Pot of Gold at the end of the Rainbow, that if we but strive earnestly and long enough, we will sometime be able to reach it. For four years we of the Class of '22 have held our rainbow steadily in view, desirous of gaining the treasure at its end. The figure symbolizes all past efforts and present hopes on our part to leave P. H. S. as graduates a little finer, a little richer, than when we entered in the fall of 1918 as Fresh- men. The pot of gold is the realization that we have accomplished some- thing towards that fulfilmentg that we have had the opportunity of seeing and helping Pasadena High School grow and prosper. Commencement will leave us of the Class of '22, alumni,-no longer seniors nor students in Pasadena High School. The rainbow with its golden vista of dreams we will keep as graduates. But it will be differ- ent. The members of the Class will be separatedg no longer will they form one great unit. As alumni we will each cherish our golden treasure, the lessons of loyalty and co-operation, and the memories of four happy years. And so, enriched by our Legacy, we, the Blue and White-the Class of '22-depart from Pasadena High School.

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FOREWORD Because we, the members of the Class of Nineteen hundred twenty- two, are leaving Pasadena High School at the end of four happy years, it is impossible for us to suppress a sigh of regret at the thought of not return- ing as students again. The last four years have been wonderful for us in every respect. We have endeavored to do our small part in raising the standard of our beloved schoolg we have tried to help Pasadena High School in every way possibleg we know that we have learned lessons and trust we have gained friends among students and teachers that will remain among our most pleasant memories forever. The influences of these lessons and friendships will guide us through many trials during the coming years. It is with a deep feeling of regret, although not unmixed with pride at the thought of graduating from Pasadena High School, that we bid a final farewell to our Alma Mater. JOHN L. ROWLAND, Senior Class President