Walla Walla High School - Royal Blue Yearbook (Walla Walla, WA)

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Jf I were to ask each student in Wa-Hi this question, What, as a student would you rather do or be than anything else? I should probably get a variety of responses. One mighi say. To make a varsity athletic team ’ Another ' s ambition would be to be selected to the National Honor Society, Others might hope to have the lead in the school play; while still others would want to be an officer in the ROTO or the Sponsors Corps. No matter what the decision, the achieving oi that ambition or those ambitions has a two-fold value. First, through the effort, study, and sacrifice neces¬ sary in gaining your objective, you, as an individual, will benefit. You are a better scholar, athlete, public speaker, musician, or leader because of this achievement. Bui not only you, as an in¬ dividual, profiled from your experiences; but in so doing, you have bettered your school to the degree that you have improved your self. You have developed school spirit by developing yourself. The better the individual, the better the group. This has been proven by your F.F.A. Chapter, by the success of your athletic teams, musical organizations, and by your advances in student government, as well as in many other activities. School spirit, then, is the total of individual effort and achieve¬ ment. As evidenced tor the present school year, there is just cause for you and for me to be proud of the Walla Walla High School. ARTHUR D. JONES Superintendent of Schools The Royal Blue is an unusual book. When you first receive your copy and you have anxicusly thumbed through it, your primary interest is to cover all she blank spaces with signatures and comments of your friends. Then you look it over more care¬ fully before putting it away to be temporarily forgotten. But the unusual thing is that when you pick it up again five years from now, it means much more than it did before. As the years go by t the pictures, the write-ups, and the mementos of friends become more and more meaningful. It is one of the few books that you will ever own that will become more precious with the passing of lime. I want to congratulate the staff of the Royal Blue for the ex¬ cellent fob which they have done. They have shown a great deal of energy and resourcefulness in recording the many activities of the past year. The rest of the student body deserves equal credit for the sincerity of their eflorts in making this an outstanding school. And to the graduating class—continue to meet the goals that you have set for yourselves with determination so that when you sit down to talk over the past with your Royal Blue, it will be a pleasant and satisfying experience. ALLEN REYNOLDS Administrative Assistant The Royal Blue is a record of the many accomplishments of Wa-Hi students during the school year 1952-53. Many records have been established this year to which we might point with pride. I am pleased over the fine record of good school citizenship and the business-like way students have handled their school affairs. 1 am proud of the added interest in academic achievement and the many successes in extra-curricular activities. It has been a school year oi growth and achievement. Let me congratulate the Senior Class for its outstanding leader¬ ship, ciiizenship, and scholastic abilities. Much of the success of a school year depends upon the seniors. Thanks for your cooper- oration, and the best of everything to all of you, ROBERT R fCLAVANO Principal A school year should be an example of Democracy in Action as students and faculty work together in both classes and activi¬ ties, Each year, Wa-Hi is approaching closer to this ideal I have been especially pleased this year with the democratic spirit which has prevailed. Students must be commended for their assumption of greater responsibilities. I was impressed by the sludenl interest created in the Presidential mock election. You seniors will be eligible to vote in the next campaign four years hence, and J trust lhat you will show the same interest. Student attitudes have improved; and more intelligent planning lor the future has been accomplished through your earnest en¬ deavors. Congratulations to the annual staff for another excellent pro¬ duction of the Royal Blue. Best wishes and good luck, seniors. It has been a pleasure lo know and work with you. W. G, LEDBETTER Vice-Principal