Three Rivers High School - Reflector Yearbook (Three Rivers, MI)

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VALEDICTORIAN Throughout our program tonight we have tried to give you something of our school life. We have shown you one side of the picture-our work, our new responsibilities, our intellectual, social and athletic activities-but we have failed, in a large measure, to stress the importance of the other side-those things we have gained from our years in high school which will be of lasting value. In these present times, in this turbulent, ever-changing world of today, it is essential that its youth have a sound set of values. The seven objectives of education, mentioned earlier this evening. express most clearly the ways in which our public school systems prepare youth to meet life's problems. The first of these aims is Health- a sound mind in a sound body. Through its gymnasium and science classes the school has done much to impress its pupils with the importance of physical iitness in relation to happiness and future success. Secondly, education encourages respect for the home through classes in home economics, and, less directly, by creating new situations which call for coopera- tion and ability to get along with others. With this is the third aim, teaching the worthwhile use of leisure time. Courses in music, art, literature, and sports, as well as social contacts, are important here. The fourth objective is Knowledge, the original purpose of all schools: and the fifth, a much newer one, Vocation, However, experience has demonstrated that training in commercial work, agriculture, and industrial arts has its place in the high school curriculum as surely as history, science, and mathematics. If these aims were listed in order of importance, Citizenship would rank near the top. At a time in the world's history when democracy and personal liberty seem to be worth so little, American schools have been a leading factor in the popularization of American ideals. But in any era, our civics classes and practical experience in the government of clubs and societies work to this end. Of the last and greatest aim, Character, little need be said, but I rather like what the seventh guide said. Do you remember? This is the most worthy of all the lights for without it the others would grow dim. Our program tonight is almost over, and with it our high school career. It's time to say words that somehow catch in the throat and will not let themselves be spoken. So before we say them we want to thank you for these past four years- our friends, our good times, and above all. the liner, nobler gifts which will help us to meet our big problems and all those little experiences which they tell us make up Life. Goodbye, JANET KING Valedictorian 20

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GEORGE T. WALTZ Wind3 ' INDUSTRIAL His idea of a perfcc-I day, less 'work and more play. Football Reserves Z, 3. 4: Manual Arts l. Z. 3. 4: lntra-Mural Bas- ketball 3. 4: Professor, How Could You! 4: Boxing 2. 3. M. JOAN WARNER COLLEGE The very spice of life! Girl Reserves 2. 3. 4: D. S. 2.3.42 Vice-Pres. 4: Prom Committee 3: Chorus 2. 3. 4: Girl Sports 2.3.4: Vice-Pres. 4: Cheer Leader 2.3.41 Cantata 2. 3. 4: Lelawala 2: Junior Reflector 3: Annual Staff 4: Social Committee 4: A Cappella Choir 3. 4: Second Fiddle 3: Debate lx Typing Certiticate 3. THELMA E. WEBER CoMIyIIiRCIAI.-WITH HONOR So simple and so charming! Typing Certificate 3: Chorus l, 2: Cantata l. 2: Girl Sports Z. 3: Palmer Certificate 3: Junior Re- flector 3: Professor. How Could You! 4: Honor Scholarship l, 3. MARGARETPWELTY Maggie COLLEGE Her voivif is a calesfial melody. D. S. 2. 3. 4: Chorus 1.4: Girl Reserves 3. 4: Prom Committee 3: A Cappella Choir 3. 4: Cantata l, 2. 3, 4. ROLLAND J. WESTFALL Stub INDUSTRIAL lf the folks back home could only sm' me 'll0lI'.'H CAMERON I.. WUERFUL COLLEGE No sinner. or no saint perhaps hut, well, the very best of I-https. Pootball l: Band l. 2. 3. 4: Or- chestra l. 2. 3: Boxing l. 2: Re- flector Staff 3: Vice-Pres. of Band 3: President 4: Cross Country 4: Prom Committee 3: Chorus l. SENIORS OYDEAN VVALTZ COLLEGE Simplicity is a jeu-cl rarely f0lllHl.H Chorus 4. PAUL E. VJARNER COLLEGE Character and personal for:-e are Ihe only l'IlU68f7H8'lLf.!i urorllt lbllllfhill-1l.H Class Officer 4. Basketball 2. 3: Football l: Hi-Y Z. 3. 4: Pres. 4: Varsity Club 3. 4: Band l. Z. 3. 4: Tennis 2. 3. 4: Boxing l. 2:Prom Committee 3: Second Fiddle 3: Social Committee 3: Band Librare ian Z: Annual Staff 4: Track l: lntra-Mural Basketball l. 4. RAMONA J. W'El.BURN Mona CORTMLRCIAL 'Tis good nature only 11IinsfhelLearl. Typing Certificate 3: Chorus l : lgrogm 4Committee 3: Girl Reserves CHARLES E. WESTPHAI. Westy AGRICULTURE What should a man do hat lu' merry. uv lx F. A. l. 2. 3. 4: Secretary 3. 4: Delegate to Kansas City 4. WINIFRED L.WII-COX XVinnie COMMERCIAL It is wo! enough to do good One must do it in the right way. Palmer Certificate 3: Typing Cer- tificate 3. fi I ,J .X by! MARIE E. YOUNG W , COMMERCIAL Her spceelt, her loolcsfcvwn her hair speaks in her behalf. Elkhart High School l: South Bend High School 2: Annual Stafl' 4: Palmer Certificate 3: Typing Certincate 3.

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SALUTATCDIQIAN We, the class of 1940, welcome you who have come to attend our commence- ment. We are glad to share this proud moment in our lives with those who are most interested in our welfare. Tonight marks the beginning of a new era in our lives. Tomorrow, we launch our ships on the uncharted sea of life. Our yesterdays have been spent in preparation for the launching of those ships. For many years our teachers and parents have been helping us prepare for the journey over unknown seas. They have been teaching us to steer our course around rocks and shoals. The true test of character and courage is to be able to keep an even keel upon stormy seas. Now we are ready to depart and although we are not sure of the future we are eager to set forth. We hope to be able to send out the life line to some shipwrecked sailor who is less fortunate in life's preparation than we, and help him bring his ship safely to harbor. We will enter many ports where we will exchange cargoes consisting of our talents, skills, and knowledge with other personalities: thereby, we. as young American citizens, hope to be better fitted to take our positions in the society in which we live. To many, our tomorrows will bring new and un- expected experiences. Our group will soon be divided: some going on to higher education: some entering the industrial world: and still others becoming home- makers. Whatever route we take, we hope eventually to steer our ships safely into the harbor of success so that we may in this way show our appreciation to our parents. our teachers, and the school for their help. We hope when we reach the final Haven of Rest to hear the Master say, Well done. thou good and faithful servant. Again we extend to you our welcome and appreciation for what your presence here tonight means to us, the class of 1940, lVlARGUERITE MCDONALD Salutatorian 2I