Sycamore High School - Leaves Yearbook (Sycamore, IL)

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OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO ' S S E S OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO0000000000O Ros.-I hear the sound of running waters. Ah, it sounds sweet! Tou.-I pray you, do not drink, for the waters are polluted with a pecul- iar mineral, known to some as loaf spirits and to others as I don't care. It makes not much difference, for one swallow of the liquid is fatal, and destroys all desire to succeed. Cel.-Ah, there it is! What a beautiful stream! It must certainly be a pleasure to follow it to the end of its journey. Tou.-Doubtless, but I have been told that the difficulties increase as the stream nears the Sea of Dullness. Ros.-What peculiar foliage! These mighty oaks seem in a way familiar. Tou.-Ay, they are the Trees of Mathematics-they are the hardest to comprehend, for one needs many hours of quiet study to understand all their branches, and to know how to do this with the least possible effort. Cel.-Oh! Oh! Oh! See that horrible serpent, Rosland. Step to one side lest thy foot disturb it. Tou.-That is the Serpent of Mischief. He is very fond of getting people lured away from their purpose, and he is very sly also. Ros.-I think I never saw any creeping thing so resplendent. No won- der that some like to play with him. Tou.--And now we are come to the bend in the road. As you see, there are many interesting paths leading in different directions, but all who would reach the goal press on in the center path. You will notice a slight rise in the ground. That is so you may have a better outlook on life, and may see dangers more readily. Also, you will notice a difference in the vegetation. The trees grow more profusely, and are more difficult to study. For example, the trees of Second Year's growth of Latin are most annoying. There are so many peculiarities about them, that one wonders if there could be anything much worse. Ros.-I notice the singing of birds. Tou.-That is the most promising thing I have heard thee utter on this journey. There were birds before, but thy interest was taken up with other things besides music which some call glee club and some orchestra There may be some chance for thee to learn to sing also, if thou keepest thy wits about thee. Ros.-VVhat! llave we come to another turn in the path of learning? Tou.-Ay, for that second part.always seemeth shorter than the Hrst, and thou hadst not so many dangers to overcome. I did not mention them, for I saw from thy attention upon the first part of this journey that thou wouldst learn easily and with great diligence. r Ros.-I thank thee, and now that we have entered the third part of our road, I feel that I need a rest. This wind that bloweth tireth lne beyond all endurance. Cel.-Let me walk by the other 'side of you, that I may protect thee from the Wind of Doubt. Tou.-Rosalind, thou art fortunate beyond words to have such a friend as Celia. Celia, that wind blows upon all in this particular part of the forest. All who have not a definite aim to strive toward are tired by it, and linger by the wayside to rest. They never regain the lost time, and frequently leave the path entirely. Ros.-I do appreciate your love, Celia, and for thy care I shall never be able to thank thee, Touchstone. , Tou.-It matters not, but I see that thou art appreciative of the helpful things around thee. Page Twenty-six I l l I oooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo I Q 2 3 oooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo

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0000 OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO Cl S S E S OOOOOOOOOOOOOOO 000000000000 Senior Class History By Dorothy Diclz, '23 Scene-Forest of Arden CHa1ls of S. H. SJ CWith apologies to Shakespearej Rosalind ....................................................... Class of 1923 Celia ................................................ 'Spirit of Adventure, Good Will and llelpfulness that helps us over the bumps of learning. Touchstone .......................................................... Faculty Ros.-Ah! Now we l1ave reached our heart's desire! We are about to enter the Forest of Arden, the place of great learning. Celia, my dear, I shall need thy kind help and thy sweet affection on this most perilous journey. Cel.-Do not doubt, Rosalind, that I will stay by thee until thy goal is reached. Fear not, for I shall aid thee in any way whatsoever. But remember, cheerfuless must be upon thy countenance, and love and happiness in thy heart if thy road be made smooth for thee. Ros.-I shall try to do thy bidding in every way possible. Cel.-As for our guide, Touchstone, although 'not wise in some things, there is much wisdom in his heart, and I believe that he desireth to do thee favors if thou wilt only let him. Il e is surpassingly kind to some creatures, and with thy extraordinary faculties, certes, he must be kind to thee. CAs they are strolling along, they suddenly meet Touchstone, who greets them with great ado.J Tou.-Enter, my friends, into the Forest of Arden, the place of great learning-that is the profound reason why I am here to guide thee along thy road. It will not be easy for such as thou, but experience will aid thee as the ,journey progresses. Mayst thou find 111uch that will benefit thyself and all thy kindred. Ros.-I thank thee sir, for such kindness as we did not expect to find, for we have heard dire sayings of the cruelty done to people here. Tou.-Thou hast heard, perchance, that many dangers lurk within these famous woods. There are many wild beasts to encounter, for instance, the Wildcat is apt to prey on unsuspecting victims. Other people who are not versed in the language of the place, call the Wildcat a low mark and some- times a f1unk. Does that not sound silly? Cel.-fUttering a cryj. Oh, Rosalind, my friend, I pray thee, take the utmost care of thyself, that thou dost not become a victim to that terrible thing which our good guide has just described to us. I can scarce believe my ears: to think there should be such enemies in such a beautiful forest. -Tou.-Oh, do not be alarmed, I pray thee. There are other dangers much worse than tl1e Wildcat. Soon we shall come to the Stream of lndiference, where many fall by the way, and either lose their path, or remain by the stream until I have to remove them to make room for others. Ros.-It would seem that such a splendid guide would be an inspiration to succeed. Tou.-Alas! The more 's the pity. They feel, many of them, that I am merely here to hinder them, when I would rejoice greatly if they would but allow me to help them. Pkg: Tfwenty-,ive I l l K I I 1 - I l I - I - - 00000 00000000000O00O000O00O00O0OO I 9 2 3 0O0000O0O0000O000O0O00O0000O000 0 - - I - I 1

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O00000OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO Q S S E S OOOOOOOOOOOOOOO 00000000000 - - - 1 Cel.-I see a light ahead, what can it mean? Tou.-Thou shalt know soon, it is merely a mirage, which cometh from the desire to reach thy goal. Ros.-I see here the path turns again. Tou.-Ay, this last part is the hardest of all to traverse. Celia, observe that the light that thou sawst is not here. But yonder, not far distant, is thy goal. And now, before thy goal is quite reached, it is desired that thou writest a document called the Oracle. Ros.-But is it not difficult to write at the same time that I am walking? Tou.-Ah, that is the test 5 to make it the best document of its kind ever written, and yet keep up thy journey, and observe at the same time the vegeta- tion, for it is only by this means that thou wilt learn anything from this great Forest of Arden, the place of great learning. Thou hast kept up with thy study of the rubber tree, the Tree of Athletics, which is very interesting, but is apt to eclipse the others in the eyes of some. Ros.-It is only through thy efforts, oh Touchstone, that I have been able to comprehend tl1e mysteries of this forest, and now as I am nearing my goal, is there any way that I can repay you for all the kindnesses on thy part? If I can do so, I pray you, tell me at once, and I will endeavor to do the deed in the best way possible. Tou.-I see that thou art already yearning to be away from this forest, nay, do not interrupt me. Thou art anxious, even if thou dost not know it. Therefore, the only thing that I require is that after thou art out of the forest, that thou live up to the standards that thou hast had here, and that thou livest the kind of a life that will do most for the world. Be not selfish: they say that Service is the ,Watchword of the Hour, keep it in thy heart, a11d remember the place where thou hast acquired thy learning. Ros.-I shall never forget thee as long as I shall live, and I will try to do thy bidding in all things. I see the light ahead? it must be that we are at the goal. . Tou.-That we are. Let us see this document that thou hast been writ- ing. Ah, 'tis a work of art, this shalt go down in history as one of the best, if not the best, document of its kind ever Written. Thou hast fought well, Rosalind, and I pray that thou wilt read this parchment. Cllands her parchment which he has picked up from stone by the road-side.J Ros. Clteadingj-Thou hast completed the journey through the Forest of Arden with great credit to thyself, take this, and enter into other places of learning. Perchance thou wilt not use this for else but rubbish, but remember as long as thou livest, that the Forest of Arden was the place where thou didst acquire the greater part of thy knowledge. In future years when thy children shall ask of thee Where tl1ou were educated, tell them in the Forest of Arden, and think of the pleasure that thou hast had. And above all do not forget Celia. She will help thee in time of trouble if thou wilt take her with thee on thy journey of life. Ros.-And now I have reached my goal and won it, Celia, I shall take thee with me if thou wilt but come. I shall never forget tl1e Forest of Arden- its dangers and pleasures-especially the latter, for we remember only the pleasant things about such an experience. CEXeunt Rosalind and Celiaj. Tou. Cturning sadly away?-And now I suppose that I shall have to take others through this forest, but ol1 Rosalind! How thou didst win my heart! May Success be with thee in all thy days and thy life be one of prosperity and JOY I Page Tfwenty-raven n 1 1 1 3 T l l 00000 OOOO0OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOC I 9 2 3 OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO00000 0 I - I 1 - 1 1 1 1 l 1 1