Throp High School - Hialitza Yearbook (Throp, WA)

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Literature lllhu I Love America When anyone speaks of America, especially in foreign lands, the first thoughts that come to mind are: freedom, equality and justice. America is considered an ideal country, a land of liberty. In America all men are free and equal. There are no lords, no counts, no earls in America. Each man is what he makes himself. This is what appeals to the foreigner when he comes to America. These are the ideals that our forefathers fought for and established, that the constitu- tion was written upon, and to which the success of this country is due and these are the first reasons why I love America. Altho the kingdoms and governments of most foreign countries are no longer tyrannical and oppressive, America is truly a country of freedom, a government of, for, and by the people. The American form and plan of govern- ment is far superior and more perfect than those of other countries. It gives greater freedom and greater advantages to the people. It treats all, rich and poor, young and old, men and women, as equally alike, as justly and honorably as possible. Of course no government, no country is perfect, no country ever will be. However, the American government is as just and perfect as any, far exceeding the majority and certainly below none. America has one of the finest educational systems known. The public school is an American institution and alone is one of the blessings of this country. This and the universities and colleges and the public libraries with other educational departments, together form a most complete and satisfactory system with many advantages over other countries. The reason that brought the Pilgrims to America was religion, the right to worship as they pleased, to live as they thought right. Now all countries give this right to their people: but this is more true of America than of any other. In America no distinction is made between the various denominations, all are equally alike, free to worship their God as they choose. Surely, America is a land of freedom. The labor conditions are better in America than in most countries for America is not as thickly populated considering its size as the European countries, and its tremendous factories and industries that lead the world give employment to millions of men. Usually better wages are paid also. A laboring man has better chances in America. Another thing that fills the Americans heart with pride and love is A1nerica's great natural beauty. Our great country stretches from sea to sea, from the frozen north to the sunny south, it is cut by two great mountain ranges of scenic beauty, and is dotted with beautiful lakes, ranging in size from tiny gems of sparkling blue to great inland seas. It has countless rivers, large and small, with many waterfalls and cataracts that are marvels of scenic beauty. Its splendid forests, the most mangificent left in the world, cover large areas. Surely, America. is a beautiful country, But these plain statements of Americas superior qualities are not the only reasons why I love her. Most of all, America is my home, my native land, the home of my forefathers. If I had been born and lived in England, France, or Germany, I would be loyal to that country and love it, and possibly I might write an essay on XVhy I Love England, or France, or even Germany. I love America for the reasons I have given. It is a beautiful country, the land of the free, my native land. STUART IRELAND, '24. T24..

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Self Qovc-ernment if Student Government was instituted at the beginning of the term of 1921 and 1922, for the first time in the history of this school. It is practically an experiment this first year, but, taken as a whole. it has been reasonably successful. It has played quite a part in the Student Body, The Students have better control of themselves and their actions than ever before. They realize that Self-Government depends upo11 each individual rather than on the other fellow. Altho Self-Government has failed in some schools. the students of T. H. S. feel that it has been successful and the majority hope that it will continue in the Juture years as drawn up by the committee. All the necessary officers, committees and faculty advisors were elected. The officers of the Student Body were: l.oyal...., .....,.....,...... ........... 1 vresirlent Dorothy Smith .....,. ....... N 'ice-President Esther Newman ...... ..... ............... S e cretary Asal Hatfield ........ ........................ ' Treasurer Cecil Hunter ........... .... r Xss. Athletic Manager Mr. Gaiser ................., ........... A thletic Manager Rowland Newman ....... ..........,.. X 'ell King The Self-Government Committee was composed of officers of the Student Body and faculty advisors who were Mrs. Newman and Miss Zabel . The board of control was the same as the Self-Government committee. Later on as the student government policy increased in force and popularity it was decided that a. new constitution was necessary as the old was not elastic enough for Student Self-Government. This constitution was drawn by a committee purposely selected for the work and the government of the High School was left almost entirely in the hands of the students. About the middle of the term it was decided that it would be well to draw up a set of rules for the government of the High School. Accordingly the Self- Government committee drew up these rules and presented them to the Student Body for approval or rejection. Most of the rules were wise measures and were adopted. They were very definite in nature and have helped the students very :nuch in maintaining their Self-Government. The Student Body adopted the following motto: BOOST OUR SCHOOL, DON'T KNOCK IT Ch N vt 1 'J ', -Q 3--.

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The Everudaq Events of the Town of Thorp The events of the day at Thorp happen usually at about the same time each dayg they consist of the following: At about 9:00 a. m., the older male inhabitants of the aforesaid town may be seen gradually to gather in front of the Farber Shop to enjoy the morning sun and to talk over the topics of the preceding day for a period of about two hours and from here they may be seen slowly making their way to the depot. Here they watch the noon flyer como and depart and study the newcomers, if there happen to be any. From this post of their every day duty they depart to their various homes to enjoy a quiet lunch with their wives. At the hour of about two o'clock they ivill he seen to assemble at the store to enjoy the shade afforded by the porch there. With the exception of probably one or two they will be seated on bread boxes those not seated will most likely be playing with the hose fsprinkling the dust for the touristsl. Usually about four o'clock they partake of a dish of ice watch the evening train come The Evening Record. A little slowly wend their way home. the most of them start for the Post Office where cream. From here they go to the depot again to in that always bears their much-treasured paper, later they get their paper at the Post Office and And so this is the end of a perfect day. The week's events are practically the same with the exception of Sunday when all the men put on their store clothes and go down to the gas stand to watch the tourists go by. R. S.. '23. 1 N1 ,J Sonq of Autumn Sing to me of Autumn's joy, I Of the fair, swift, Indians days, - Of the fairies that painted the leaves, the grasses, the flowers, All purple and gold and gray. The birds and insects and butterflies soaring skyward, The low-lying vapor, the gray-blue haze and smoke, Awafted away to the southwardg Of orchards heavy with fruit, The apples, crimson, yellow and green, The purple, the white, the red, of the grapes in the arbor, Peeping 'midst the dark-green maple-shaped leaves. Let us be up and away, For the call has rung clear and wide, The Frost King will be here, And our storehouses are unprepared. Let us be up and a.way, The fruit, the corn, and the beans Must all be put away, For the winter hordes will be needed. Sing to me of Autumn's joy, For only in work are Gods creatures joyous. N. R., '22 ,25-