Wakarusa High School - Waka Memories Yearbook (Wakarusa, IN)

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-. Annika, ,XP 'P V, f -,,e'4 T - U K ics ' 'it 4 ,,.. -'s.... X, . YQ' ----- 5 -- ' 'z -f .T - ' iv? , l f ,..-- M -fa as 777' ,Q l 9' fdf ORATION Cconcludedl It was the character of Lincoln that lifted him above the common ranks of life. He was criticized for his ability, often critictwd for his deeds by those who thought he had made mistakes, but his char- acter was above reproach. That was the strength required to give him the prestige essential to carry him to the White House and to make him a power for good for all humanity in ages yet to come. Burns, the Scottish poet, is a tragic example of a life of great promise that fell far short of its possibility by reason of a lack of character. Napoleon wasa,great military leader but he lacked character and it was that lack which undermined1dm1and carried him into ruin and despair. Character safeguardsa.life, gives it power, assuring a more near- ly complete realizationof'the possibilities. He who builds on a foun- dation of character builds upon solid rock which is as substantial as the character of the individual. Call it sentiment if you will, never- theless the record of the past and present as revealed in the lives of men and women who have lived and of men and women who live now is con- clusive proof that there is nothing more practical in every day life for anyone who is seeking real success than sterling character. In the words of Lowell, 'When all have done their utmost, surely he Hath given the best who gives a character Erect and constant.n -QPau1 Davidhizar An Irishman who was coming out of ether in the ward after an operation exclaimed audiblyt I Hrhank God! That's overllu nDon't be too suren, said the man in the next bed. They left a sponge in me and had to cut me open again. And the patient on the other side said: HWhy they had to open me and find one of their instrumentsn. Just thenthe surgeon, who had operated on the Irishman, stuck his head in the door and yelled: WHaa anybody seen my hattn THE IRISHMAN FAINTED. 1 O I like an exam I think it's fun: I never GRAM and I won't flunk- I'm the teacher! ..Q-- Professor Crapping on deskl: NOrdern. Entire Class: NCoken, . X L

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11. u lg., x i?'ri,fi'3 '-- Q:fa.,4N- nggnsyq .Mw,w NN, X, 5 .fm ,W af ,,,,-,-- - ,W ,,k, . .!,' .2?p J lad CLASS PRCDPHECY LUCILLE2 0 Madame Sonja, pray tell me the future of the class of 1940 Your crystal clear and bright Should give me much delight. NORMA: CShe gazes into the crystall So dim, so far! Ah yes! There looms before me shapes in profuse number. Speak their names and as I see I'11 predict what they shall be. Lucille Scott- World wide fame as a movie star. Blanche Dubbs- The sweetheart of boys from near and far. Edma Canen- A husband wondrous rich and good. Wilbur Kehr- A gun, a dog and bachlorhood. Evadean Lechlitner-- A nurse's cap atop her curls. Maxine Pletcher-- Satins, silks and priceless pearls. Nadene Gulp-- A schoolma'am's desk and dignity, But later in life there will come a When. Orval Groves-- A sailor's life on the open sea. Leroy Searer-- A term or two as president. Dave Cavanaugh-- The care-free life of an idle Gent. Dorthy Hygemap- A wife who cooks like mother cooks. Audrey Searer-- The authorship of ninety books. Paul Davidhizer-- A handsome duke or millionaire. Lorraine Fredericks- A stewardess in the air And Kenny Smith to care. Leonard Yoder- A merchant is he with lots of trade, Buying and selling the very best grade. Junior Letherman-- A tobacco auctioneer down in Kentucky Who chants and says, two to one its a Lucky. Y Dorcas Sticke1-- A history teacher dressed in lace Taking Malinda Werntz's place. Raymond Tyson- A milkman who rises so early and bright. Who pleases his customers and makes everything right. Josephine Eicher-- As small as ever, a red head I see, A dietitian in some grand university. Ellen Wise- A cook and a maid, thats her trade. Earl Musser-- A second Abe Lincoln doing his best, Giving his people, peace, comfort and rest. Marie Lehman-- World wide fame as a dancing star, And love for her husband Ronald Kehr, Norma Harrington-- Serving others as a nurse, With lots of money in her purse. A