Roosevelt High School - Bwana Yearbook (St Louis, MO)

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kt it Wlifax j EDITURI THE SEA I-IE sea!-it thrills and fascinates us. Since the beginning of the world, the mysterious sea, restlessly tossing and rolling, has inspired the awe and admiration of man. The ancient Greeks and Romans feared and worshipped the wide expanses of water. The early Egyptians used the Mediterranean for commerce but did not venture far in their rude galleys. ln the Middle Ages, super- stitions in regard to horrible sea-monsters still prevailed, and the sailors dared not leave their home shores too far behind lest they encounter some fiery dragon, or, perhaps, sail off the edge of the earth, which was then believed to be Hat. The Phoenicians were the leading sea-farers at this time. With the invention of the compass and the astrolabe, sailing became less dangerous, and the wonderful voyages of discovery followed. The sea was the medium through which the New World was discovered in the fifteenth century. ln fact, the mighty ocean has played a very important part in the history of every nation. Seas have been immeasurably valuable to the world: in commerce, in exploration, in transportation and communication, in furnishing foods, and frequently in serving as an inspiration for beautiful poetry, music, literature, and art. Also, the majestic sea holds a great fascination for us all because of the atmosphere of mystery which has always surrounded it. What better subject could have been chosen for the I933 Bwana? ARLEEN THYSON ROOSEVELT CLUBS Of the many activities from which we at Roosevelt may choose, the most interesting and educational fexcluding, of course, our daily lessonsj are the clubs. Without extra-curricular activities, high school might easily become a monotonous routine. It is only in the clubs that one can follow a particular line of endeavor under the guidance of an adult interested in that work. ln our clubs we develop the future leaders of our school. Through those clubs, talents, long latent, are brought to light. ln our organizations we are brought into contact with many who may become our life-long friends. Follow the advice of Theodore Roosevelt when he said, Carry a big stick, and join a club. ARTHUR KUHL Fiffeen

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WM I NT Riff ODE TO THE SEA Rolling along for ages and ages, Not comprehended even by sages, You forever live. No one knows just whg gou're there, No one knows from when or where You cameg gou just roll along: Perpetuallg. unconquerahle, into Eternity. Truly, oh. Sea, you are immortal. ewllohert Hickey fC!-Ul'H first place in Contest for pupils in terms 5, 6, 7, Xj Term 6 Sixteen 4......-.img