St Johns High School - Blue Devil Yearbook (Darlington, SC)

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1 Seniors at Howe

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Things I Love at St. John's Old trees, enshrined in their glory. Their shadows cool and deep And ever refreshing— The peaceful pool, And the ferns that look into its mirror— Old buildings against a background of loveliness, With columns built like those of ancient Greece, And roofs of soft, dull red— Green slopes and graceful terraces, Winding their way into our hearts— Jasmine and rose, myrtle and wistaria, Splotches of color in a world of verdure; Soft lap of water in the quiet swamp— The voice of the wind, Soft and caressing as a mother’s touch, Or keen and piercing as the whistle Of happy school-boy— Music of birds—music unsurpassed— The call of little children, happy in their play— And ardent shout of victory From boyish throats; The pride of achievement, The joy of play, And the keen thrill of battle Upon the field of sports— Friendship, And the sweet influence Of loyal hearts and noble minds— And the long sad thoughts that come When we realize That time is fleeting And that soon our feet Will tread these paths no more; All these— Far more than tongue can tell, 0 Alma Mater dear, I love— 1 love. —Ruby Arnold, ’26.

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Seniors at Home