Sumner High School - Maroon and White Yearbook (St Louis, MO)

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S , THE 'CIONIZATION STOMP On the evening of October 24, the senior dance for the January class was held. Although an air of merriment prevailed, something was miss- ing. The great majority of the class knew nothing of it. The members of Mr. Green's first period class however, were in on the secret. Mr. Green informed his first period class that James Wilkes, president of the January graduating class, was going to introduce a new dance that evening called the ulonization Stomp. We who knew of this, waited impatiently, un- til 3:15. We were greatly disappointed when Wilks did not appear at the dance. The udissociationw part of the stomp, was going to be something the likes of which you have never seen. It was the great disappoint of the year. Barbara Young MY DOG'S DEATH Spider was my doggie's name, He was a good dog and very tame. He was really filled with many tricks, And moved as fast as a clock can tick. Spider's death occurred while l was at school, During this time of the year the weather was cool, But still on the inside, something made me feel warm, For someone had done my dog, the greatest of harm. And as I saw him lying by the curb of the busy street, At intervals my heart would skip a beat, Although I can't express it, exactly how I felt, For me, it was a terrible feeling, on the day of my dog's death. Albertean Wallace THE MIDNIGHT MOON It is midnight the moon having come out to cast shadows and light upon the earth. It is looking out calmly from its restful shelter, of surrounding darkness. If only it could speak, only to tell of the deeds that are being unfold, this moon so ma- jestic, able to cast a twin like a lit wick. Never missed when it is dim, but so sought to render protection, to unfold mischief, before all is told. ' Forms of dark silhouettes roam cautiously through the night, each bound to its task. What secrets it could give if only it could speak. Marvin Vaughn IF lin is a character That carries a heavy load, Someone's wishes it always bears Through sunshine, rain, and cold. If comes in very handy To nearly everone, And ulfn can always be proud Of the great job it has done. In almost every desire, Hifi' plays the leading part, Even when a girl speaks of the one she admires And say, all I only had his heart. Albertean Wallace

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Student WISDOM It is not the way a person looks that makes him beautiful, it is his deeds It is not the smile that counts, it is what lies behind the smile, It is not the pat on the back that counts, it is the person from whom it comes, It is not the way a person dresses that counts it is what lies in his heart. It is not the knowledge you receive that get at- tentiong it is the way you use it. It is not the handshake that counts, it is the Way it is extended and accepted. It is not the cost of the present that counts, it is that the present comes from the heart. It is not saying '4Thank Youn that counts, it is the way you express your gratitude. It is not your friend that counts, it is the help and comfort he gives you. It is not acquiring wisdom that counts, it is the way you use it. Calvin N. Scott REMEMBRANCE Strolling and sometimes gliding along-for four years we have walked the same familiar path. As we recall our days at Sumner, we remember: the fun of the QUEEN CANDIDATES DANCES, the beautiful CROWNING of the QUEEN and CORONATION, the excitement of SENIOR TEACHERS DAY, the SENIOR DANCE. the fun at the SENIOR SWIMMING PART, the glory of COLORS DAY, the SENIOR LUNCHEON, the CLASS PLAY, our fabulous CLASS DAY, and most of all GRADUATION. We will always keep in our memories, Dashing To Class, Trying to MEMORIZE what we SHOULD HAVE STUDIED LAST NIGHT, hoping to walk into a CLASS, and see the UNFAMILIAR face of a 'tSUB , saying 'GDUE TO ILLINESS Miss, Mrs. or lVIr. i-1-isn't here today. As our sojourn at Sumner comes to a close. The enchanting and all the insignificent uhappen- ingsv that were known as part of HDEAR OLD SUMNERR will long last far into the future of our memories. Jeanette K. Richards U I I EDUCATION AND YOU Education is your responsibility, only yours. Opportunity knocks but once a colloquial expression which has been popular for centuries. Education is something that is acquired, not in- herited. Your future depends upon your keen observance of present everyday moralities. What you learn today may be the sequence of your life tomorrow. Never think, it's too late to become educated. Anytime is the right time, regardless of age, self-knowledge or financial status. Most stu- dents aren't faced with the problem of age, how- ever, the lack of Wisdom seems to prevail them from facing this everyday habit of going to school. The teacher can teach you but no matter how hard he may try his effort will fail without your capacity and earnestness to learn. There is always hope, where there is life. The teacher ex- pects you to alive up to your ability. When you establish a firm foundation of education you will be able to fulfill this position. Regardless of whether you have a high intelligence- quotient, you may achieve some of the highest honors of scholarship. Today's opportunities in scholarship are tremendous. The opportunities we have today may well be the essence of tomorrowis achieve- ments. Education is as plentiful as the Fruit of the Tree. This is your chance to share in the abundance. Look to the future not the past, and see what is has to offer, not tomorrow, not next week, but today. I conclude with this thought in mind. Experience keeps a dear school, but a fool shall learn in no otherf, Barbara .l. Thomas WHY Why so we do the things we do And say the things we say? Why so we always seem to play In this modern World today? Why do we do the things We do Ask me and I'll tell you why? Because it makes no difference to you Just as long as the days pass by. So letis stop doing the things We do And saying the things we say. And then we can better this modern world In which we live today. ,lo Ann Fleming

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