Van Wert High School - Excalibur Yearbook (Van Wert, OH)

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GA!-I5 . p -1 6 ,Ill fm, -LIQQ. L U Superintendent Principal - Ruth Tozzer Gladys M. Riggs Mildred F. Henry Rea Voke Janet Chryst Eleanor Allison John W. Smith 7 euzulhg FIRS T PLATE Urrin Rowland Beulah E. Humphrey SECOND PLATE James H. Jones Alma Dukes 10 H. L. SULLIVAN ALfc:L'sTL's KARNS Paul Ungericht john R. Barr VVilbur C. Cotner Mrs. John VV. Smith Abbie Collins Grace Hall H, B. Spieth

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7LC3Psl-IQLJ .IH '1.. , -. .e Editorial readers of this book perhaps have wondered just why such yt a book is published and what might be its purpose, since it is clearly understood not to be a financial enterprise. The original ,fit purpose of this book is to perpetuate school activities and por- ilifj Q51 tray school life. Many events take place during the school year which, if not recorded, soon pass out of the memory to give way to the ever-increasing experiences of our later life. By means of this book these events are recorded both in words and pictures which bring back memories of activities we have participated in, or which we have had the pleasure of seeing or hearing, either as individuals or as a class. After graduating and advancing in the larger school of life, we often wish to retrace our advancement, to recall the things which once afforded us pleasure. Through this book our past school life lies before us in such a manner that we can never forget. The most important and the most joyous days of our lives are seen again as if reflected in a mirror of the past. The Excalibur is published by the Senior Class, but this by no means excludes the other classes, the seniors act merely as reporters who record the material which isnafforded by the activities in which the entire high school takes part. All the classesiare represented in all their activities. Without their support it would be impossible to cherish the hope of publishing a book to portray class and high school events. The expenses of publishing this annual are balanced by its sales, and the advertisements so readily taken by the business concerns, to show their willingness to approve and support school enterprises. Then you may ask the question why the Senior Class takes on this seem- ingly unnecessary work, if it in return brings no direct benefits. This may easily be answered, for in compiling and publishing this book the experience gained in both a literary and business way proves to be a valuable asset, while the book itself stands as a lasting memorial to the class. 12