Somerville High School - Radiator Yearbook (Somerville, MA)

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masses of people must take advantage of this privilege. They must manifest an interest in their government; must edu- cate themselves in the affairs of govern- ment and vote intelligently. In a true democracy, the government can rise no higher than its source, and as the source of the government in this country is the people, then it is the duty of the people to take part, a sincere and active part, in their government. They must appoint to office not insincere demagogues but good, honest men, men who seek not to despoil the escutcheon of public service by the at- tainment of selfish ends but rather those who eagerly respond to an imperative need and further elevate their position by the faithful consummation of all duties. We must restore our government to the same state that it enjoyed at the rati- fication of the Constitution. Although the intricacies of economic laws have be- come perplexing, we must never suffer the meaning of the Constitution to be misapplied. We must rescue the sacred trusts, the public offices, from unfaithful servants. It is our duty to right the eco- nomic wrongs that tend to enslave our people, our duty to rescue the government from being ruled by one class; your duty to restore to the whole of the people the right to govern themselves as they wish without the least apprehension or fear of the dire consequences which may befall them for obstructing the wishes of any predominant figure in political affairs. By manifesting our sincere interest in government, by using our utmost en- deavors to see straight, to think clearly on all public questions, and to educate our- selves on the intricacies of government, we will be able to accomplish these ends. Let us here firmly resolve, “that this nation under God shall have a new birth of freedom,” that the government will be restored to the people, that the govern- ment will be administered by good, honest, and upright men, so that we may in out- turn transcend to future generations a democracy as glorious as the heritage which is ours. William B. Joy.

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CLASS POEM HAIL! AND FAREWELL! The Senior class is now departing, From the Temple on the Hill. We’re quick at learning, swift at starting, Blessed with knowledge and good-will. As the sun-orb sinks at evening, Soon to rise from slumbering rest, So days of schooling, nights of scheming, Prepare us for life’s coming test. To face the world we now are ready, Fearing not, nor do we dread; Hearts are racing, heads are steady As we view the scene ahead. Guided always by true teaching; Courage ever by our side; A smile for troubles; virtue preaching Against false power and evil pride. Some will climb to whirl in glory, Others tread the halls of fame, Let them help the ones not soaring— The weakened, broken, and the lame. Let us then safeguard the future As we walk the road of life, By being honest, loving, pure, Downing struggles by our strife! Dorothy Bedwell, Room 145. 21