Rogers Hall School - Splinters Yearbook (Lowell, MA)

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THE BUS STOP Tl1e bus jerked to a wheezing halt, emitting irritating fumes as it did so. Many people disembarked, but others were waiting, anxious to take their places. I was one of this throng of people. YVhen the waiting throng began to ascend the steps, I lagged behind discussing finance with a fellow traveler. The first passenger to climb aboard was Truth - valid, unimpeacha- ble, precise, unadulterated, unsophisticated Truth. Following on his heels was clean cut, serious, sometimes harsh Reality. The next passenger to surmount the steps was radiant, Sanguine, propitious Hope, accompanied by her two virtuous and faithful sisters. The most radiant passenger of all, however, was Love, for embodied in her was all the humility, all the sin- cerity, all the compassion, all the simplicity that the world has ever known. VVhen it seemed that no more people were to hoard, the driver solemn- ly closed the doors of the half-filled bus. At the noise of the motor and the shift of the gears, my companion and I were aroused from our trivial talk -just in time to see life pass us by. JULIE UPHAM DEATH A mirror is cracked dreams are shattered a child screams the world ends JULIE UPHAM

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WITH MALICE TOWARD NONE . . ' . . . and charity for all,', are the truly great words of Abraham Lincoln orated in his second inaugural address. He pursued life in accordance J! with the spirit of this noble phrase and presided over the United States with the hope and determination of achiev- ing unity and peace through the understanding of man. One of man's most unique characteristics is the ability to understand man and his mo- tives, but first, it is essential that he know himself. He must not begin to rationalize and attempt to secure justification for humanity's actions and yet, he must not discrimi- nate - he must understand. Condemning a person for his appearance, nationality or race is unjust. Man must not convict on first impressions nor must he detect evil before good. He must search for man's goodness, discard the negative approach - he must understand. Abraham Lincoln's success, respect and admiration were a result of his intense concern and understanding of human behavior. He proved that opposites can attract, that man can exist in harmony - not amid segregation. The road to understanding has been paved by a great leaderg unfor- tunately, through the years, man has encountered many bumps and forks which have retarded his journey. But, the road continues to exist and if man is able to overcome these hindering obstacles, he will approach a world of peace and harmony through human understanding. DIANE 'TURNER Sam-Xie S-

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THE NEVER ENDING Fall approaches --?-it leaves tumble and fall tenderly on the barely frost-bitten ground. XVinter approaches ------ leaves are securely hidden by millions of snowflakes, the air is bitter cold. Soon the snow melts and rushing streams are flowing under the shadow of flower buds. Spring is born. A heat wave now flourishes and all flowers are in bloom. Summer has come. . . . And so life goes on . . KEATH HINSDALE LIFE To me, life is a glimpse behind the scenes, seeing people as they are backstage. To me, life is the enchantment of learning . . . the wonder of finding the new each week. To me, life is the joy of discovery. Finding sights that I never planned to see To me, life is an unforgettable face in the passing crowd each week. To me, life is a world of wonder. VVhimsy, beauty, drama brought close. To me, life is a parade of color and beauty that might otherwise pass me by. To me, life is people with their masks on and off . . . as they look, as they really are. And to you, NVhat is life? ' JANIS WooDwARD