Pen Argyl Area High School - Memoirs Yearbook (Pen Argyl, PA)

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BRADLEY W. CRAW HAW AUGUST 22,1911 - MAY 4, 1968 In the midst of life, we face death and, in death, we think more seriously of life. It is be- cause of our mutual admiration and appreciation for Bradley W. Crawshaw, the superin- tendent of the Pen Argyl School District, an educator who manifested a dedication to his work, a man who has influenced many young people both in and out of the classroom, that we pause to pay our respect. ln the twelfth verse ofthe 90th Psalm, the Psalmist reminds us that the years pass quickly. The span of life is short. He bids us to number our days - not in terms of years, but in terms of what the years may bring, not in the length of the span, but in terms of quality of the con- tributions made to society as the standard of measurement. Teach us to number our days that we may get a heart of wisdom. Wisdom is the prin- ciple thing, therefore, get wisdom. The man whom we honor today was in search of wis- dom. Hc gathered wisdom and applied that which hc found to the practical things of life. He sought wisdom for his own sake and for the sake of his vocation. The highest wisdom is found and expressed in making the best use of our time, our lives, our talents, our work, and our friendship. That is the best way in which to number our days. Teach us to number our days . . . that we may rejoice and be gladf, Happiness is a worthy objective in life but it is not an end in itself. Happiness seems to be a by-product. Mr. Crawshaw leaves a fine record of achievement and also an indication that he had found in his work that satisfaction which is one of the great rewards of living. Time,', said Longfellow . . . Is it the shadow on a dial, the striking of the clock, the running of the sand, day and night, summer and winter, months, years, centuries? These are the outward, but arbitrary signs of time, not time itself. Time is the life of the soul. If not this, then tell me what time is?', Live then today, and use the moments of the day as though tomorrow the call would come to you to leave this busy world and if the summons should come, it would find you doing your Christian duty and therefore receive the Commendation of the Master Workman. james 4:14 - For what is your life? It is even a vapour, that appeareth for a little time and then vanisheth away. So teach us to number our days, that we may apply our hearts unto Wisdom, and live for Thee! Almighty Cod, Fount of all life, Thou art our refuge and strength. Thou art our help in trouble. Enable us, we pray Thee, to put our trust in Thee, that we may obtain comfort, and find grace to help in this and every time of need, through jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. Delivered by Reverend Warren P. Mohr, Secretary of the Pen Argyl Minise terimum and Minister of the Bethany United Methodist Church, Pen Argyl- Pennsylvania to the members of the high school student body on Monday, May 6, 1968. Mr. Crawshaw with secretary, Mrs. Walter Beal I2 54