Richmond High School - Pierian Yearbook (Richmond, IN)

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[THE 1933 PIERIAN ] +•— IT is your unusual privilege to be facing what must, by the very nature of the past few years, be a much different but highly interesting era. The nature of the opportunities offered to you, and the problems confronting you, will be largely determined by what is taking place simultaneously with your graduation. Changes of all kinds are being made throughout the world with confusing swiftness—history is being made daily. Despite our adverse experiences resulting from the present economic adjustment, we are human enough to expect a better fortune. One of the favorable outcomes that will likely accrue to your generation is a finer sense of values, which will in turn, generate an esteem tor many things heretofore little appreciated. I trust that you may catch something of the spirit of this unfolding age, and that you may have a real appreciation of the heritage that is yours. D. Seider. ON an advertising page of a popular magazine, recently I read the following: “A few minutes’ reading of this amazing book changed the entire course of John Harkness’ career. It showed him how a simple and easy method in twenty minutes a day would train him to dominate one man or thousands, convince one man or many . . . .” In few words, this advertisement, and scores of others like it, would have you believe that there are short and easy roads to amazing successes. Easy roads to music and art, easy and short cuts to law and ministry, etc. Think of the time, money, and effort which might be saved by taking the short cut, and to be rewarded in the end by marvelous success! Dearly beloved, be not deceived. There are no short and easy roads to any amazing success of enduring worth in any field of worthy endeavor. “Not a truth has to art or to science been given, But brows have ached for it and souls toiled and striven.” The above advertisement may remind you of the old law of the lever which you studied in physics. In brief it is this: “The heavier the load, the longer the lever: or the lighter the load, the shorter the lever. But the use of the longer lever takes more time, so we may say that the longer the time, the greater the power; and the shorter the time, the less the power. You will remember this law is inherent in matter; it has always existed there, and will always exist as long as there is matter. It cannot be modified or repealed. It was not made; it was discovered. It is not only a law in matter, but one of the laws of life. Experience has taught that a certain amount of time is necessary in preparation for the goals we are seeking. If you are aiming at the ministry, the experience of those who have succeeded should tell you how much time you must spend in preparation; and so, for any goal at which you may be aiming. Do not imagine you may become a Henry Ward Beecher, a Francis Willard, or a Wendell Phillips in four weeks, by reading some amazing books twenty minutes a day. Such a procedure is not only absurd, but is against all laws of matter and mind. It just can’t be done. “The man who seeks one thing in life and but one. May hope to achieve it before life be done.” John F. Thompson. Eight

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Seniors

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----[THE 1933 PIERIAN ]------—------+ Robert Allen Academic We hate to lose you; we are so used to you now. Thelma Baker Academic Vocational Council 31; G. R. 31 33. Bring me a plate of geometry. covered with good higher algebra, and seasoned with a slice of trig. Carl Ball Vocational Archery Club; Rifle (Tub. “Sigh no more, ladies, sigh no more! Men were deceivers ever.” Rhea Basson Stenographic Girl Reserves; Chorus; Round the World Club. Some that smile have in their hearts, I fear, lots of mischief. Neola Beckman Managing and Selling (I. R. 30- 33; Art Appreciation 31, 32. Study hath charms, but love hath super-charms. Barton Bitters Voc. Printing Rifle Club ’33. Barton is one of our hardworking bachelors. Kenneth Bailey Academic Orchestra ’31. ’32. 33; Band '32, ’33; Aviation Club; Vocational Council 31 -’33. I was having a good time until they woke me up. Vernon Baker Academic Glee Club. Vernon says little, but what he tloes say is the product of much thought. Charles Bartel Academic Pres. Booster Club ’32. 33; Booster Club ’31. ‘32. ’33; Ili-V ’29. ’30; Chorus ’29, ’30; Band ’29 33. lie occasionally astounds the class with a brilliant recitation. William Bate Academic Glee Club ’30-’32; Choir ’32. ’33; Hi-Y ’31; Gen. Mgr. Senior Play. William is booming with ambition. Gordon Benson General Track. Be good and you’ll be happy; but you'll miss a lot of fun. Thomas Bradfield Voc. Drafting Aviation Club; Ili-Y. Some of us like periods, and some of us like dashes, but Tommy is partial to “Dots.” Nine