Rushford High School - Valley Legend Yearbook (Rushford, MN)

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Mr. Kirkegeard came to Rushford in 1943 to fill the position of principal of our high school. Since that time he has worked diligently for the good of the school. He has taught senior high history and has been advisor for the STUDENT COUNCIL for two years, RIPPLES for three years, and co-advisor for the ANNUAL for three years. Thank you, Mr. Kirkegaard, for your tolerance, friendship, and advice. We hope that by dedicating this annual to you, we show you a little of our appreciation

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In the years to come we will leaf through the pages of this yearbook and memories will grip our minds.—The game we lost by one point; the hillbilly and masquerade parties that went .over big; the day we had our pictures taken and we wanted so much to look our best, but when the day finally came, it was inevitable that we should gaze into the mirror and find ourselves looking our worst; the gay weiner roast picnics; the class play, and how glad, yet sorry, we were when it was over. The Ship Of Life is starting on its long journey. During the past years we h-ve built it and equipped it with materials which will help to withstand, the weather that lies ahead. Now it is ready to start on its journey. Sometimes the weather may be rough; sometimes it may be clear and sunny; but as the Ship of Life makes its way, it will stop at various ports where one and another of our class willHil-fill his destiny. Memories ever dear to us Shall cling within our minds Of days in good old R. H. S. And of friends we've left behind. We take our place on life's threshold. Our childhood now does cease. Which road to take? Which steps to climb? Which way to eternal peace?

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Education is the Key to Life. What would the world be like without education? Half of the things we enjoy today would be unobtainable. We wouldn't be able to read books, write letters, speak intelligently. Extra-curricular activities 'maintained in school help to offset the monotony of the daily schedule. It also provides entertainment to others. Life in a small town would be a dreary grind if it weren't for our music concerts, basketball and footbbll gam s, declamatory contests, F. F. A. banquets, and class plays. High school is the placo where we young people get our start, where wc usually choose our careers. Here, too,we loarn how to make friends and get along with people. We learn the great nrinciples of democracy. How thankful wo should be to be living in America I We seniors wish to take this opportunity to thank the faculty, school board, and anyone else who may have had a part in determining our destinies. Why do we go to school? we asked. The teacher replied, To prepare for life. Education will help you through Your every battle and every strife. If we did not have this training. The world would be a dreary placo. So take this knowledge with you And tend it the rest of your days.