San Diego High School - Gray Castle Yearbook (San Diego, CA)

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William Hartsough Katherine Nau Merle Hulden Miss Cupp The Gray Casile Page elezlen

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H . ' KN-K-'-1' NE of the saddest phases of school life is the parting of the gradu- ation class. Though you may return among the throng in the Qi 5 class room and the corridors, in the Cafeteria and the Stadium, the loneliness presses down upon you as you look for faces that . ' it you cannot find and listen for the sound of voices that are not ' there. You understand the meaning of Coleridge when he says, Water, water every where nor any drop to drink. Though you may gain other friends you seek in vain for friendships comparable to those of class-mates. And so it is with all the pathos of the separation of a family that you say good-bye to your class-ma tes. Perhaps good-bye forever. However, there is happiness that can only accompany a task finished g the joy of making another step forward 5 the feeling of laying down our tools that we may pick up finer ones that we may build greater things. And in the mind there are builded great castles of air for what the future may unfold. At this point in parting you see your joys and sorrows, your friends, classmates and teachers in their true light. True to human traits you appreciate them, some- times only too late. As it has been with those in the past, as it will he with you in the future, so it is now with us the class of Ianuary '25, that with an ache in our hearts, a smile on our lips and a tear in our eyes, we bid farewell to the friends, teachers, and happy hours of the old Gray Castle. Page ien The Gray Castle

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HPEP77 ,L NTHUSIASM is that power which drives men to action. It is 1 that ardent zeal which spurs onward the painter, the sculptor, il the poet and the orator, to substantiate his dreams. Likewise, I ' enthusiasm is behind the motives of the patriot, the hero, and w the soldier. It is the possession of this inborn trait that enables man to lead a life of hope and anticipation, instead of a mere existence from day to day. Master paintings, noble statuary, inspiring poetry and oratory that has impressed men from the earliest period of our history,-all these are the expression of that inherent love for the beautiful which is a part of every man. However, before the artist can express himself he must be enthused with his art. It is also that quality, enthusiasm, that gives to the patriot courage and an intense desire to aid his country. Supernatural strength and valor help the hero and the soldier to perform incredible feats, but not without a large degree of enthusiasm accompanying -them. The student who possesses this trait attends school with hopeful expectations, while his less fortunate companion lives from one period to the next in colorless monotony. Scholastic activities, classroom discussions, and loyal spirit, are evidences of enthusiastic students and teachers who make our school life interesting, instead of a humdrum existence. Enthusiasm is a natural ability, and no one is without some degree of it. It remains for us only to develop this gift and to make the most of that which we have. But in some persons it is spasmodic. They are highly enthusiastic over a project for a short time, but the enthusiasm dies down as quickly as it arose, so that little is really accomplished. Though only one of the traits of character, enthusiasm is an important element without which the greatest success cannot be achieved. Page twelve The Gray Castle