Webster Township High School - Web Yearbook (Scotch Ridge, OH)

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SALUTXXTORY MKMWZEEFNMH --Marilyn Emmitt Rev. Humbert, Mr. Croll, members of the Board of Education, classmates, parents, teachers, and friends: At this time the class of 1943 wishes to welcome you to our commencement. This evening marks the end of the physical exist- ence of the class of '45. After to-night we will become members of a larger group, the citizens of an adult world. In this new world each will strive in his own way to strengthen his founda- tion, laid during the twelve years of schooling here, to make for himself a useful and happy life. In strengthening this founda- tion we must have faith in ourselves and our God. We must have this faith in God, if we are to be victorious in this worldcrisis we are now in. As we consider the past and future, we cannot help but think of the influences which have helped us build this faith and have given us the courage and hope for a better world to live in. You, our friends, teachers, and parents have made this contribution to our lives. Through our experiences in our school life we have come to a realization that life is not an idle gesture. In this life we receive and contribute according to our sincerity and ambitions. We trust that we can hold the high traditions to the past and shape a better world for the fu- ture. If we can do this, we will feel that our contributions were made possible because of the opportunities you have given us. The sacrifices and encouragements of our parents and the patience of our teachers have urged us to go forward and face the life before us with courefe and faith, although we know the way will be rough. We would be ungrateful indeed if we did not thank you for all the kind things you have done for us. However, we feel it would be better not only to show our appreciation here, but also in the contributions we make to society in the future. Some of us will remain in this communityg others will leave this com- munity and go various places to carry out their' life work. But wherever we go we will attempt to do those things which will create a reputation that will make us worthy of your investments. Tonight the feeling of belonging to the student body of this school tugs at the hearts of our class. We will go from this au- ditorium with regret, for no matter how often we return after to- night we will not be a part of the life of this school. But as we go, we will take the inspiration of this life and spirit with us as a memory to guide us through life's sun and shadows. With regret, with happiness, with sorrow, yet hope, we bid this school good-by.

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So with this thought in mind, we see what a large part our education plays in the life to follow. It is through the tax- payers that education has been made possible to the youth of this country. It is our duty to repay them by furthering the princkies and ideals of this country and also to provide for the education of posterity. The time has now come when we must say farewell to our schmi which has been so dear to us. Needless to say we shall treasure the memories of the time we have spent heres We again thank you-neach and every once-for the opportunity given to us of obtmining an education and shall try to prove ourselves worthyof it, LIFE Life is like a road. It goes up the mountain to the vision gloriousg It descends into the valley of despondg It becomes wide, straight, and smoothg It detours over a rough and bumpy surfaceg It winds through pleasant landsg It is blocked with the snows of fearg It becomes slippery and dangerous with the ice of failureg Life is like a road--we must take it as it comes. Life is like a road. There are signs bo guide usg nKeep to the Rightn is the first law of hap inessg NGOU is the signal to act and achieveg HStopn is the warning to apply our mental brakes when negative thoughts enter our mindsg nSlowu is a hint to slow down, see the scenery and enjoy life as we go alongg HSafety Zonen suggests considering the other fellow -- he J.Wdcn Rule in fracticeg Life is like a road--a successful, happy journey is up to us. t 'S ww

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COMMENCEMENT WEBSTER TOWNSHIP AUDITORIUM my 51, 1945 8215 E. W. T. Prelude, nwhispering Windsn. . . . . Mendelssohm, Reed Quartette, Jane Sundermeier, Alice Sheffer, Marie Schmidt Charlotte Aspacher, Joan Lembke. Ppogeggignal . . . . . . . . March from NL'Artesienne Suite, Blzet Reed Quartette Prayer . . .......... . Rev. McCrory Salutatory ...... Wwe Have The Faithn .... Marilyn Emmitt Music. . . Vocal Solo. . . nAt Partingn. .Rogers . June Phillips Valedictory ...... nThe World Before Usa. . .'. Marion Layman Music ......... uAwake, Tis Springu . . . Vocal Quintette Joan Lembke, Helen Joseph, Alice Shaffer, Jane Sundermeier, Ramona Jinison Class Address. . Wvital To All Frontsn . .Rev. Russell J. Humbert Pastor, Epworth Methodist Church, Toledo, Ohio. Presentation of Class . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C. R. Croll Superintendent of School Presentation of Diplomas ............ Mr. L. Even Wight President of Board of Education Recessional. . .UProudly As The Eaglen.Spohr.Reed Quertette