Petaluma High School - Trojans Yearbook (Petaluma, CA)

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6 HIGH SCHOOL ENTERPRISE Published by the Senior Class. Editor - ADA M. STONE Asst. Editor J. WALTER FOSTER Business Mgr. JOHN LAURITZEN FAREWELL. The Seniors, have, generally speaking, looked forward to com¬ mencement with regret, rather than pleasure. Now, after four years of study and constant friendship, we part, some to follow one vocation, some another We are loath to sep¬ arate, and it is with heavy hearts that we bid “farewell” to our teachers and schoolmates this evening. This word “farewell” is one often lightly uttered and readily forgotten; but, when it marks the completion of a chapter in life; when it means the parting of friends and teachers, it be¬ comes indeed, “the word that makes us linger.” But before we depart, let us not re¬ frain from pausing for a brief space to allow our memory to float back over the sea of our past school life. At times we have found it rough and stormy, but through strife and en¬ deavor we have at last triumphantly reached the shore. But this is not the end of our voyage. We see on the oth¬ er side a vast and mighty ocean, whose imperceivable breadth can only be overcome by our ambitions and hopes. We trust that these latter will be as guiding stars, directing our ship toward the ultimate goal of success. “New occasions teach new duties; We ourselves must Pilgrims be, Launch our Mayflower and steer boldly. Through the desperate winter sea.” NEWBURGH CO. The leading dry goods house of Petaluma. The latest novelties. EDITORIAL. By these columns we wish to thank sincerely the business men and wo¬ men of our city, for so kindly contrib¬ uting toward the success of our “En¬ terprise.” We have met with three or four refusals, such as, “No, it does not help my business,” but on the whole we have been very fortunate. Those who have contributed have done so not for mere selfish interests but to “help along the High School.” We will ask our readers to kindly look over the advertisements of this issue and see what business men and women are interested in the progress of our school and kindly give them a share of your patronage. “Books, we know. Are a substantial world, both pure and good. Round these, with tendrils strong as flesh and blood, Our pastime and our happiness will grow.” A few months ago the pupils were honored by the presence of members of the G. A. R. and Woman ' s Relief Corps. It was, indeed, a pleasure as well as an instruction to be able to listen to the testimony of these chiv¬ alrous old men, whose every act has redounded to the splendor and glory of the American name. During the afternoon the W. R. C. presented the High School with a beautiful flag, the emblem not merely of the past, but of our latest victories, the triumph of a great nation. In expression of our deep appreciation and patriotism we have consigned it to the breezes, where it may float over our school in commemoration of the victories of peace and of war. We have had no difficulty in know¬ ing how to spend the money which has accumulated (?) in our treasury. Members of the Class of 1904: GENTS FURNISHING GOODS AT BARRY ' S.

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Program Commencement Exercises JuQe 9, 1904 Instrumental Duet .. .. Selected Misses Partridge and Graham. Invocation .. ..Rev. Robert Newton Lynch History of the Class of 1904...Miss Mae Purvine Vocal Solo . Selected - Mrs. Walter Fonda. Address . .Prof. W. Scott Thomas Instrumental Duet . Misses Partridge and Graham. Presentation of Diplomas .President Philip Sweed Vocal Solo . Selected Mrs. Walter Fonda.

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7 Ko S ODsW x e far ADovk Members of the Cla s of 1904: A few days ago while crossing San Francisco Bay on one of the ferry boats I heard two High School stu¬ dents, of opposite sexes, talking about a young lady friend. The young wo¬ man asked: ' ‘Does Mollie still attend school?” “Yes,” was the reply. “Does she still get as good marks as ever?” “Yes.” “She must be awfully bright. Or, does she study hard?” “No,” replied the young man, “she never studies; it just comes to her.” The last remark is just what I ex¬ pected from the young man who made it. I was told several weeks ago by the principal of the school he attends that he will be graduated this month, but that he does not know what ser¬ ious study means. There is one great lesson which that young man must learn before he can amount to any¬ thing—that hard work is essential to success. I hope the members of the class of 1904 have learned that even genius is not a substitute for hard work. The belief that success will “just come” to a person is one of the most dan¬ gerous fallacies. I know of nothing that “just comes” to a man in this world but microbes. If he does not realize their presence and exert him¬ self he will die before his time. Just to the extent that he realizes the need of action will he defeat the purpose of the enemies which have attached him. They can be thrown off only by strenuous exertion on his part. The fallacy that desirable things “just come” to a person will expose the brain also to an attack of the deadly microbe. You have read in the college items in the daily papers of the result of such an attack. Per¬ haps you have seen it in the High School. I have. Short roads to learning have been followed, easy methods of memorizing have been tried. But these are like the quack’s remedies which are advertised to “cure while you sleep.” They are gotten up to deceive. The disease goes on just the same and proves fatal in every case. And yet there is a cure. This brain-eating microbe may be driven off—by work, hard work. Too often work is looked upon as a curse. We have blamed all our ills upon poor Adam and Eve because they ate of the apple in the Garden of Eden. But the wisest men of to¬ day look upon that event as a fortu¬ nate one for the human race, and consider Adam and Eve as benefac¬ tors. Work is a blessing. It is the only thing that stands between the human race and death—mental, mor¬ al and physical. Never be ashamed to be seen in your working clothes. Men or women who do not work be¬ come degenerates. You will meet them every day, though oftener in so-called high society than in the humble walks of life. Playing chess or dominoes or any other sim¬ ple game is a good way to spend an hour pleasantly, but the person who does nothing else is losing his grip. He is the least important member of society and the world can get along without him. He bears the sure mark of decay. Many students merely work up to the point of satisfying the require¬ ment for a passing grade. They are like the class of workmen who feel that they have done their duty if they have earned their wages, no matter what their power of production may be. Such a spirit is always danger¬ ous. You will be overpaid no matter how small your salary if you fail to do your best. In your practical