Whittier Union High School - Cardinal Yearbook (Whittier, CA)

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PROLOGUE I-UNK for a while of the days of 149, tilled with reckless adventure, hardships, and dangers of the wilderness. Thinle of the early pioneers making their way over well-nigh insurtnountable barriers. The weak are falling by the way. .lt is a survival of the tittest who in their struggle are training their muscles, brains, and nerves so that they are able to ineet and over- cozne any difficulty within the range of huinan possibility. X Because we, the youth of CLl. lf0l'l11.CZ, love to recall the vivid and roniantic scenes of 'these early days and because we honor these nien who fought with true pioneer spirit, in their honor we choose the spirit of 149 as the theme of V0llt71fIC XIX of the Cardinal and White. Our aiin has been to picture one year of our student life and activity in its L'lll'il'L'ljl. May this book, in nietnory, bring back to the reader scenes of happy associations and activities of the past year. If it does so, we of the stat? shall consider our threefold purpose achieved: Service to our school, tribute to the history of our state, and the complete record of 1928-1929 at Whittier Union High School.

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DIEDJICATION IFE -is e,rponsi0n and not relvression. It is a nzatter of choosing rather than refusing, of doing rather than denying. In a spirit that exeinjrlified this trnth, the danntless pioneers faced the jaws of death and entered the veil of darkness to give ns onr heritage, California. Titne has inscribed its acconifzlishnients in the annals of history, 'where we rind the upward course of growth, development and progress. More important than- these, however, is the sp'irit that nnrtnred and pronzoted these dreams of expansion to ripe nzatifrity-the spirit that gave California her honor, her ideals, and her traditions. California is rich 'in her inany f2ioneers-pi0- neers who from their treasure-house of life have given in abundance their energy and their snb- stance to realize this dreani we call California. life cherish our nieznories of these valiant inen and women who have written their names in indelible letters on the pages of our history. It is with a sense of deep respect and reverence that this school dedicates this volnnze of Whittier Union High School history to the spirit of our California Pioneers.

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Message Principal L6 HESE ARE the things I prize And hold of dearest worth: Light of the sapphire skies, Peace of the silent hills, Shelter of forests, comfort of the grass, Music of birds, murmur of little rills, Shadows of cloud that swiftly pass, And after showers, The smell of flowers And of the good brown earth,- And best of all, along the way, friendship and mirthf' -HENRY VAN DTKE. Message Vice Principal RAT AT eventide, speaks of uhearing the murmur of many waters not audible in the daytime. Thus it is with you, members of the Class of 1929, upon the eve of graduation. The voices of opportunity now challenge you and fall upon understanding ears. Four years ago, when you were entering Freshmen, these voices would have passed unheard. This change is due to the development within yourselves. 'You have all had an equal chance, yet each of you varies as abilities, efforts, and aims have varied. Vsfhether you heed the call of industry or commerce, social service or training preparatory to a professional career, your progress will depend upon the quality of your preparation, your talent, your honesty, and your ideas of responsibility and service. Whatever call you respond to, may your life's experf iences be rich and fulfill your every aim. -R. Pearl Simpson.