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Holic iy ees ROSEBUD) Volume XL Edited by The Senior Class £255 Page 1
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Dedication We, the Class of 1953, wish to dedicate this book, The Rosebud, to all who have made our education possible: our parents, guardians, teachers, the administration, and school board. Theme The years of our lives spent in school are similar to a rose; it is beautiful, pure, and colorful. A rose does not grow in a day, then suddenly burst forth in all its beauty. A rose seedling is started in the rich, moist soil like many other plants; and accord- ing to the laws of God with warm sunshine, a refreshing rain, and proper cultivation by the gardener it will make a very rapid growth. But it will never become a beautiful rose in this state. Its course of life will have to be changed and it will need some definite training. So on this healthy root of the rose bush is grafted a scion of an improved variety. This is the beginning of the growth of a true variety of rose. It must be nursed along by cul- tivation and sunshine with the right amount of moisture and food. After about four years of productive cultivation and protection from diseases and insects it reaches full maturity, and the magnanimous buds burst forth displaying a colorful array of beauty and fragrance, a wonderful creation of God making the world a better and more beauti- ful place in which to live. Children start their priceless, innocent, pure lives on God’s earth; and they, too, need-loving, tender care during their first delicate years of existence. Like rose seedlings they are forming the foundation for a mature life. As they reach school age they too need special cultivation, help, and training. At first their mental growth is rather slow , but it is important that at this age certain truths and principles become deep rooted. As the eight years in the grades go by, a great change has taken place in the hab- its, customs, and characters of the boys and girls. Yes, they are growing up; but they are not yet ready to bloom forth and take their places in the world, no more than are seedling roses able to bear large, beautiful flowers. As roses must be grafted, boys and girls on entering high school must be guided into more definite paths and channels in preparation for that fuller, richer, more abundant life. So freshmen choose certain subjects with certain course and objectives in mind; now more than ever before the pupils need more cultivation, guiding, and counsel- ing. To enrich their lives an enriched curriculum is provided with band and vocal train- ing, wholesome athletics, and enlightening clubs. If they fall out of school before grad- uation from high school, they are deprived of much training and instruction that are so essential for a well rounded life. As the years go by, they increase in stature, know- ledge, and strength of character. By graduation time they leave the secondary school and burst forth into adult life taking their place among men to add beauty, color, and peace to the lives of people and make this world a better place in which to live. Page 2
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