Winfield High School - Lagondan Yearbook (Winfield, KS)

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Page 14 THE LAGONDAN ADMIlNIbTRATION rvvvv vfivvwvvvvvrvvvvwvvvvrvvvw Beyond 1930 Intelligence seems to be the ability to succeed in situations demanding mental act- ivity. It is not the single ingredient of the successful life. It needs thehigh compan- ionship of purpose, ideals, urge to action, emotional balance, and persistence. We test water for its purity, oil for its specific gravity, wood for its durability, steel for its strength, and life for its quality. To view life from the eminence of a Senior of the Class of 1930 is a high privilege. This means that many of the fears of child- hood have been passed as have the diseases of childhood with serious concern at the time but the consequences are not grave. True, the pure joy of Fourth of July, of Christmas, of the tirst valentine, and of motto candy have passed. These are the early ecstacies of the thrilling years. The shifting sentiment of noisy Fourths is replaced by a nobler and more fundamental patriotism, the vanished Santa Claus has been transformed to a symbol of servicef and the ideal hours of youth have been tempered by the responsibility of making a living as well as living. With graduation from high school, the life is launched. There is thrilling adventure ahead. These eternal years which are yours are more won- derful and more perilous than any that have yet been lived. The voyage provides no re- turn ticket. Joy in the journey! -W. W. MCCONNELL x4.44vA-AAs44.rAAx.4.44.rAx4.rA