Seaside High School - Sea Breeze Yearbook (Seaside, OR)

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State Medal Winning Essay (13th place) Benefits of United States Army Enlistment The American people, as a whole, never realized the true merits of a soldier’s life, until after the return of our boys from their various camps and posts of the late war. To see our brothers return in new spirits, imbued with a new sense of per- sonal bravery, initiative, strength, and a broader view of the world and men, is the greatest joy an American girl can ex- perience. So to the youth, eager to seek adventure and a eareer in the world, I address this essay. I might say, ‘‘Go to the army, thou youth, consider her motives and be wise,’’ because the idea behind the Peace Army is brimful of wisdom, and practical wisdom, at that. Our army is the essence of our Democratic nation. It breathes hope of an equal chance to rise in life, to every man, of every class It is the melting pot of class strife. Merit alone deserves re- ward—such is the basis of the officer’s advancement in the army, and every one has the chance to show their merit, at- tend officers schools and begin a military career. What a chance the army gives the city bred boy, who is anxious to be away from the life he knows so well. He enlists, chooses his vocational trade and is sent to his camp. Thus be- gins the making of aman. At the end of three years, the stoop shouldered, pale and emaciated youth is no more, and a broad- shouldered healthy man, proud in the assurance of an occupa- tion, has taken his place. He fuly appreciates, too, the glory of serving under the folds of the Stars and Stripes, and is fitted with a big sense of duty toward America. An equal chance is given the son of nature, who is with- out his higher education, and who seeks a broader vision of the world. The army offers every chance for an American to become an AMERICAN. We should not alone consider the individual benefits to a man, but to the world also. ‘‘Be healthy, become strong, see the world, earn and learn, fit yourself for any em- ergency that may arise, at the same time; and then in truth, shall I ever float proudly, ‘o’er the land of the Free and the home of the brave’.’’ That.is the appeal of the American “SEA BREEZE”--PAGE 3h

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THE AMERICAN LEGION An Appreciation. In every time of stress and uncertainty, our American manhood has risen to the highest pitch of initiative bravery. Men of foresight have seen the great danger that is omnipres- ent, approaching our nation in every conceivable form, and these seers have organized the Legion of Loyal Americans. We appreciate the fact more deeply when the men, who fought for the United States, are again ready to stand against a contemptible undermining society of anarchists. It will not be this generation that will appreciate to the fullest extent the power of the Legion, but the succeeding Americans will realize the influence that carried a nation thru the thoes of revolution, singlehanded. They will praise more fully, and praise more pompously the force behind the flag, the staff of Liberty, the American Legion. ==) Ore. FRESHMEN TO A SENIOR I hain’t never of’en been very keen, In a graduation suit to be seen; But I jus’ can’t help, whenever I looks at you, Ter wonder if I’ll ever be a senyer too. The Seniors Reply Ah, worry not, my model of simplicity, The ways of Seniors are ways of felicity; We all were once, greenest as the greenest grass, But no doubt at present some are a contrast. APPRECIATION To the student body and the faculty, we wish to offer our sincere thanks for their aid in putting forth this number of the Sea Breeze. DOROTHY JOHANSEN, Editor in Chief. JAMES LESTER, Business Manager. Seaside, Oregon, June 1920. PAGE 30--“SEA BREEZE”

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flag to American manhood. Its object is to help you, and asks only in return that you be ready to help her. Do you realize a real opportunity when you see it? —D. O. J. Loading the Ark The flood was coming and the ark was ready, all but load- ing, for sad to say, it was empty. Student was getting ex- cited, for this was a queer ark and if not properly loaded, was sure to sink. So he set about getting it loaded. He rushed frantically about and after a wild search resurrected little Eng- lish 6. She was sitting calmly under a tree, watching and en- joying his anxiety. He grabbed her by the arm and dragged her up the gangplank, with her load of books, notebooks and classics. Then he began his hunt again. This time Spanish I ap- peared on the scene, puffing and panting from the work he had been doing. It was pretty hard to get him up the gangplank, but it was finally managed. Student then sighed and looked around, ‘‘I must have two more, and where will I find them?’’ He soon came upon Geometry, carying a heavy load of origimals on his back and dragging a wheel barrow full of rules behind. ‘‘Dear me,’’ said the Student, ‘‘I don’t see where I[’ll put you, but you must come in.’’? So Geometry was pushed in with the others and all the belongings stowed away. ‘‘Now, one more,’’ said the Student, ‘‘“and we can SENM es? but he looked anxiously at the clouds, because he was afraid the flood would overtake him before he was reacly. History was easily found, but she, too, had a truck packed full of information and a roll of maps under her arm. She ap- peared in and just in time, for the storm broke in all its fury. Questions came down in torrents and the ark was driven one way and then another. It floundered about helplessly upon a sea of nervousness and fright for a time, and the Student, rea- lizing something was wrong, tried to right the matter. He Spent some time rearranging his cargo and passengers, but it was no use. Some hard questions struck the boat, turned it over on its side, and it went down never to be seen again. PAGE 32--“SEA BREEZE”