Pembroke Academy - Academian Yearbook (Pembroke, NH)

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T T T ti E A C3 A EJ E M I A N --V --- centered around an omnipotent being, God. In America, we do not have one specific church to whichwweare com- pelled to go, but we may select for ourselves the church whichwe desire to attend. Religion is the funda- mental basisci our standard of liv- ing, To go to church is an oppor- tunity we all may have, Eyfbllowing high moral principles,thereis noth- ing to lose and everything to gain. To trust in God gives us a secure feeling. However,we do not let this trust become strong enoughto delete all fears from everyday life. In our Democracy we have four freedmmx freedom of speech,freedom from want, freedom of religion, and freedom these freedoms from fear. All of man can control to a great extent but fear is a menacing problem. A fear when it little child, meets first sees a cow or any animal. A mother has fear for her children of lurking dangers, fear for his family is lows Not only in who are unaware anda father has when his income these, but in many more incidents fear plays a part. To have a better life, we need steady employment for all and equality'h1the distribution of money and all things. 4 The development of America since the Pilgrims first landed in 1620 has provided work fox thousands of people,and work is one of our major opportunities presented to those who are willing to seek its Work is a dependable basis which keeps the bill collector from the doorn There are many vocations awaiting each one of us. There is salesman- ship, journalism, and professionsf We do not need to wait, however, until we are seventeen to prepare for our life work, but we may pre- pare .for it through avocations, There are many valuable avocations such as photography, art,and music. What more could America offer toadd her youths in acquiringa high stan- dard of living? Last but not least is the oppor- tunity to have good health, Here in America we have organizations made up of' individuals who are studying diseases and administering the best of medical care. If it weren't for our boys and girls who are ,able to become doctors and nurses we would not be able to com- bat diseases, Good health keepsus fit for duty and America needs all of its youths in first-class condition, America's progress in medical work has helped to save the lives of all those who volunteer to maintain our liberty. Ameriedh IQA youths help it to keep on its feet during the troublesome times of war, America should be grateful for its knowledge of san- itary .conditions and the interest men have shown hithe welfare of the people. , These opportunities-.education, recreation, religion, work, and health--make up an abundant life. With these Golden Opportunities in view, may we seek them and at our knock, have the door of a new life open unto us, members of the class of 1945. CLASS ORATION-- THE SECRET TO SUCCESS Velma Munroe Some of the members of the class of forty-five willbe more fortunate than Others. The doors in some lives will be labeled Nwalk In.' Opportunities will be presented to gain further knowledge without hay- ing to work for it. During tests, they may have always been lucky enough to sit across the aisle from the class wizardoriwere good in the sign language. Friends may have of- fered them positionsin places where they will be able tc advance rapidly and easily,

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T H E SALu1'A1onv EssAv--OPPORTUNITY Florence Saturley In behalf of the class of 1945, I welcome you to our graduation ex- ercises. 'Seek and you shall findg knock and it shall be openedx unto you. Today -America presents many op- portunities to those whotare ready to advance one step farther in life. Those who are ready to take this step are known as the youths of America. When our youths are ready to take the responsibilities of Lue in handyduw will need patience and fortitude--fortitude to face the facts while they are seeking and patience to endure the tempter whue waiting for the door of success to open. The opportunities awaiting the youths of America are not to be had in every corner of this vast orbit. America's rapid development has and is still helping our youths to make greater advancement over other youths in foreign lands. p The big factor which makes itpns- sible for America to open wide her doors to the young people is Democ- racy. Democracy has stood foragov- ernment by the people and for the people, and has granted freedom of speech,libert3 and justice for all. This liberty has been taken advan- tage of and the result is new scien- tific methods, greater inventions, and a much better world in which to live. Tod:-y American boys and girls may have a college education and, by earnest work, help their careers to take form. A young man of eighteen no longer needs to work in mine! from sunrise to sunset or to spend his time uselessly. Today he may have an education and education to enable him to have a wmlthwhile P!'0f9SSi0T1- An individual with a thorough ed- ucation has an advantage over the agencies of civilization. Every in- fd C A D E N1 I A N V- - .lr ll, , , , dividunl living in a complex world, such as ours, should be able to prof his physical welfare, to children, to secure the necessities, to organize vide for rear his economic for civic action, to engage in rec- and to satisfy their re- reation, ligious cravings. Education enables the individual to comprehend what life requires of him, If he is a robust individua1,he wED.be able to use to the fullest measure his po- tential gifts. Interest in science a clearer understanding of the body the way to work with others,and the straight way of life are engrossed in the mind of the one who has an education. Education, also, gives us an op- portunity to mingle with others, to express our ideas, and to emplqyour- selves advantageously, during the years while we are yet too young to work. To Lincoln, who studied by firelight, education was considered as one of the essential elements in making his youth a complete one. Americans, besides acquiring an education, have an opportunity to make worthy use of their leisure time. The most appropriate way to spend one's leisure time is recrea- tion. The right type of recreation is a morale builder, keeps the body in a good physical condition,, and takes up the mind of youths. To be a recreational leader allows one to see the development of young people's character by fair play and upright sportsmanship. Recreation has built up an isolated world of its own to which one may retire to avoid the tension and monotony of this progressive nation. Other activities one may indulge in in their leisure time are reading,hob- bies, Christian work. A good time is to the healthy body as med- icine is to a sick one. Education and recreation are two great opportunities but there re- mains the third one. The third one

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o o o o o T .Asc M I A P4 ' .DTE o c l c is A Most of us will find that the doors on which we knock will be luboled 'Push.n A few will be able to push harder than others and will get farther. Several of us may even from run up against revolving doors time to time, but We hope we will all be able to find our way out of them. These revolving doors will represent the times of adversity when we arg out of a job or when we are in a position where there is no chance for promotion or increase in pay. we feel as if we are going round and round without getting anwb where. Let's for the moment wander into the future and see what will become of these members of the class of forty-five who entered different doors in the house of life. Mr. A was a boy who never seemed to study in school but always get good marks. He never knew what it was like for the rest of us to study every night Afor the next day's class and still have to cram the night before a test. Mr. A decided to go on to college and become a doctor, New he has set up practice in his own home town, but he has learned something which he will never forget. In college he found out what we went through in high school. Mr. Zffound that he had to study every day, and that he, too, had to cram the night before a test. He learned that al- though he began his life's journey through the door labeled Hwalk In,u he must pass through the door label- ed nPush,n into the room of greater knowledge before reaching the door of success labeled, nConquest Com- pany, Mr. A, President.n Although Miss B had the ability to do well in school,she never took the time to do more than the bear minimum. All through her high school years she laughed at those who worried about what they would do when they stepped out into the outside world and had to earn their own living. Shrugging hor shoulders would say, 'I'll let fate take she care of that.n Well, fate did take care of it for her but not so Emor- ably as she had anticipated, After graduation Miss B found herself with nothing in particular to do. Just staying at home helphg with the work became very dull and she soon realized that she was get- girl was couldn't ting nowhere in life. This in a nrevolving dooru and find her way out. Striking upon the idea of putting her studies to use, got a job as a bookkeeper. she Gradually she worked her way qainto the position of a privatesecretary. At first, it was hard and she had a lot to learn before becoming an ef- ficient bookkeeper and secretary. She, too, has learned that in order to exit through the door of success instead of the backziley offailure, one must nPushn hard on the door of knowledge. ' Mr. C knew long before he left high school that he wanted to go to college and become a lawyer. Knoww ing from the start that to be a success in the world, it is es- sential that one be able to work for it, he worked hard all through high school to save money enough to pay part of his expenses, and, by working summers, and with what his father could give him to help, he completed the necessary training an now is a prospering young lawyer. As a result, all the doors thatle now enters are labeled WNolcome' and the doors through which he leaves are labeled nThank you, call again.H Through his conscientious- ness, courage, and ambition, he has made for himself a place in the house of good living. lmst of us of the Senior class realize now that knowledge isgained only threhgh hard work, honest ef- fort, and sincere desire to learn, With this knowledge, we are going to prove to the world that we cannot only nPush' but push hard on the door of knowledge,