Warrensburg High School - Cardinal Yearbook (Warrensburg, IL)

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P-:::'I'I-IE CARDII1IAL We extend our thanks and good wishes to the business or- ganizations who have made this Cardinal a success through their advertisements. The Staff. MILLIKIN CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC Decatur, Illinois E offers thorough training in all musical subjects. Private lessons in pi- ano, violin, voice, organ, and cello. Courses leading to a Certificate, Diploma, or the degree of Bachelor of Science. PUBLIC SCHOOL MUSIC AND KINDERGARTEN PRIMARY DEPARTMENTS The two-year courses lead to a Certificate and fulfill the require- ments for a State Certificate. Four-year courses lead to the degree of Bachelor of Science. Bulletin Free Upon Request W. St. Clare Minturn A. Caldwell Director Secretary Please mention the Cardinal when patronizing our advertisers - 5 3 -

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TI-IE C RDIISIAL--4 WHY I SHOULD VOTE Hack of my generation stand many generations, extending back to and before the time of King John of England. In the mind of my people there has grown up a feeling of self government that has been sent on down through the ages. This feehng ofindependenceisrnyinhernance Many years ago, during the thirteenth century, King John of England was forced to sign the Magna Charta, which gave the people more liberties and rights. In this culminated the feeling which had been growing for years. Later came the Bill of Rights, and then the Petition of Rights-all giving more power to the people. Some of their descendants migrated to this country and the struggle for liberty was again renewedg first in the Revolution, when freedom from England was attained, and afterwards in gaining the privilege to vote for all white male citizens. Next the right was given to the negro, and finally to all who had reached a legal age and were not criminal or insane. With all this background and with all this struggle, still some look upon the privilege of voting lightly and do not appreciate it! Is this privilege earned through struggle and hardship to be looked upon as a trivial possession? This inheritance should be valued as I value niy dearest possessnnr 'Therefore,in due respect to my ancestors, I think I should vote. The second reason is, because it is my privilege. Perhaps some do not look upon it as a privilege, but, if it were suddenly taken awav, in the eyes of many it would gain a new luster and become more important. Because it is a privilege and because it has been given me I think I should take advantage of it and vote. The third and most important reason is --because it is my duty, - first my duty to my ancestors, for what they have done, - second to myself, and last to others living now and to posterity. It is upon this third reason that I base most of my arguments. I am a part of the United States. The nation is made up of just ordinary people such as I, who all together make up the whole. If every person thought it was not his particular duty to vote-what kind of a nation would we have? I have the right to vote and I should make use of it. If I do not I have no right to say anything about our government and the way it is conducted. It will give me a peace of mind that I could not enjoy otherwise, as well as it will be performing my duty. The duty to others living now assumes a large proportion when one thinks of the part one has in conducting our government and choosing our officers. You might say that all the blame for corruption and for incapable officers falls upon each individual: for the whole is made up of many parts, each of which must function properly to have a capable government. I hold it a very great duty to my fellow citizens that I should go to the polls when the time comes. My duty to posterity also looms up greater and greater when I think of where I would be now had my ancestors not considered it their duty to me to vote. Some have already considered it a duty to posterity that they should vote. Take, for instance, the case of prohibition. Far-sighted people saw that the future generation would be bettered if there were no alcohol which could be easily obtained for them to drink and thus injure the health of the coming generations. Therefore prohibi- tion was adopted. Whether it was a successful measure or not remains to be seen. Nevertheless they did it for the good of posterityg and it was accom- phshed by going uithe poHs. Safety, happiness and prosperity for my descendants and the next generation g reverence for my ancestors and the inheritance they have given meg duty to my fContinned on page 633 -5z-

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-L--THE C RDINALQSH W. B. READ 81 CO., Bloomington, Illinois furnished much of the material which you are using every day in the school, such as: lockers, desks, etc. Our Sporting Goods Department carries the largest line of athletic equipment to be found in Central Illinois. Baseball, Basketball, Football, Track Equipment, Etc. Let Us Serve You W. B. READ 81 CO. One of the best games of the season was on. It was the beginning of the last quarter and their team had made one basket to our none. The seats were filled with many people, anxious for us to score a victory. Finally, the crowd grew still and held its breath as the ball made a perfect basket. The crowds burst into a mighty uproar. Our hero clutched something in his hands and started. Great hands reached out to stop him, and he dodged them on every side. I-le struggled through the great line of shoes that were held out to retard his progress. The cheer leader danced, and the sound of voices was thunderous. With a grim smile he passed onward, only a little way now, fighting for every inch. At one great push he made it! Christy Finally succeeded in getting through the bleachers with his box of candy without even dropping one bar. FRATERNITY, COLLEGE and CLASS JEWELRY Commencement Announcements and Invitations Jeweler to the Junior Class of Warrensburg Community High School L. G. BALFOUR COMPANY Manufacturing Jewelers 62 Stationers Attleboro, Mass. Ask Any College Greek OIOOOOOOOCOOOOIIOIO OO OIIOO - 54 -