Tunkhannock High School - Awanatunk Yearbook (Tunkhannock, PA)

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Then We Grew Ever notice how a smile Adds sunshine to a day? Somehow a smile says happy things That words could never say. A smile can make you welcome Anywhere you go. And m a crowd of strangers A smile can say Hello! A smile can speak of memories And warm affection, too — And there ' s happiness in knowing, A smile is meant for you.

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In The Beginning We Were Children — They had it planned for us. The principals and parents all knew, from the day we were born, We were going to go to school. In fact, we started as a group of willing first graders. But. also in fact, we ' ve gone our separate ways as individuals. Were all smart in our own way. Were all beautiful in our own way. We ' re all imaginative in our own way. We ' re all special in our own way. We ' ve reached the end together. All the good and all the bad have come together now And as seniors we realize . . . God, life ' s been good to us.

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Into Individuals . Desiderata Go placidly amid the noise and the haste. and rennember what peace there may be in silence. As far as possible without surrender be on good terms with all persons. Speak your truth quietly and clearly; and listen to others, when the dull and ignorant; they too have their story. Avoid loud aggressive persons; they are vexatious to the spirit. If you compare yourself with others, you may become vain and bitter; for always there will be greater and lesser persons than yourself. Enjoy your achievements as well as your plans. Keep interested in your own career, however humble; It IS a real possession in the changing fortunes of time. Exercise caution in your business affairs; for the world is full of trickery. But let this not blind you to what virtue there is; many persons strive tor high ideals; and everywhere life is full of heroism. Be yourself. Especially, do not feign affection. Take kindly to counsel of the years, surrendering the things of youth. Nurture strength of spirit to shield you in sudden misfortune. But do not distress yourself with imaginings. Ivlany fears are born of fatigue and loneliness. Beyond a wholesome discipline, be gentle with yourself. You are a child of the universe, no less than the trees and the stars; you have a right to be here. And whether or not it is clear to you, no doubt the universe is unfolding as It should. Therefore, be at peace with God, whatever you conceive Him to be, and whatever your aspirations, in the noisy confusion of life. Keep peace with your soul. With all its shame, drudgery and broken dreams. It is still a beautiful world. Be cheerful. Strive to be happy. Max Ehmann ■smm jm ' S£ f I One last walk down these halls.