West Seattle High School - Kimtah Yearbook (Seattle, WA)

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lidited by the journalism department of XRTEST SFA'1 I'I,E HIGH SCHOOL -1- Doms RYAN, editor-in-Chief NORMAN IJIKE, JR., associate editor Ronmu' BRAAS, business mzmager +

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JK! FOREWGRD Roivt THE DAWN or HISTORY young visionaries have haunted the shores of the world, watching, dreaming, waiting-and some day sailing away on the ship of their desires. Always the mysterious sea has wielded its force, at- tracting and holding the heart of youth, seeking out the hid- den powers of a few and carrying them on to immortality. In choosing as a theme The Romance of the Seattle VVaterfront, the 1936 Kimtah staff felt that there could be no better illustration of the power of an ideal than this haunt- ing acquaintance with the compelling forces of wind-swept seas. However, this desire alone cannot safely chart the would-be mariner to ports on distant horizons unless he be trained. Our little brig is setting out again on its annual voyage, yards braced and sails unfurled, transporting a fresh crew that must be taught to hold steady the wheel in a roaring gale5 they must be taught how to plot their course through starless nights and foggy days, yet not to fall asleep on watch during smooth sailing and fair weather. These things they must obtain on board before attempting to pilot their vessels through the uncharted tides of life. Stand byl Anchors aweighl VVith the crystal blue waters surging under the bow, we head for the open seal