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HI-WAY of TROUTMAN HIGH SCHOOL for 1948 TROUTMAN, N. C. Volume XII MAXINE OSTWALT S Ed' or-in-Chief M
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Presentation of Theme We, the Hi-Way Staff of 1948, have chosen as our theme Transportation, We selected this topic, not only because of its vast and very evident importance to mankind in everyday life, but also because the history of its development through the ages is so colorful, interesting, and enlightening. From the beginning of time, man, in order to survive has had to improvise methods by which to travel from place to place. Walking was, of course, the first method of transportation, but realizing that this form was much too slow and tire- some for long distances, primitive man began to use animals-the camel, donkey, and others-as beasts of burden to help him in his labors. Then from time to time, various improvements and advances were made, increasing man's facility to travel. The invention of the round wheel by the ancient Assyrians and Egyptians paved the way for faster land travel by cary, coach, and still later on for the automobile and practically all modes of transportation of today. But if you think that these progressive ancestors of ours were content to limit their travel to land alone, you are greatly mistaken. This was not the case. Their next step was to venture into the realm of transportation by water. To their great delight they found that this method of travel required less effort than did the land transportation to which they were accustomed. The art of navigation saw its begin- ning in crude rafts, canoes, and barges. Then the early sailors learned to use the wind to their advantage, and sailboats came into being. Water travel proved to be the key which unlocked the doors to vast explorations and the setting up of new empires, and often times the strength of a country was measured by its naval power. Down through the centuries more and more changes have been made in the designs and structures of ships until at last the wooden galleys of yesterday have given way to the proud warships and ocean-going craft of our time. With the settling of America came the era of stagecoaches and covered wagons. The invention of the railway and train system next opened up new horizons for transportation. Then came the invention which revolutionized land travel--the first motor cars, or as we know them, automobiles. This form of travel so practical and efficient, has grown steadily until today there are as many automobiles in the United States as there are families. Man next proved himself with an eye to the future as he ventured into the realm of air travel. No other facility of transport has received so much attention from the public and technical experts as has the airplane. From the shaky, crude gliders of yesterday to the strong and speedy airships of today, aeronautics has advanced until no place on the globe is farther than 60 air-hours away. Now jet- propelled airplanes are attempting to travel faster than sound, and rocket ships are threatening to break through earth's atmosphere and perhaps visit plants as yet unseen. So you see, as civilization does not stand still, neither does the story of trans- portation. Will you come along with us as we trace this story through the ages? Who knows? Our next stop may be the moon!
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