Winter Haven High School - Wha Hwa Hta See Yearbook (Winter Haven, FL)

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TO WASHINGTON THIS YEAR all America has celebrated the two-hundrcth anniversary of the birth of George Washington. Patriotic dinners and conventions have been held; famous statesmen have spoken in honor of the Father of Our Country. It seemed only fair that our school should honor this wonderful man in some manner, even though it be humble. Consequently, five Seniors wrote and delivered orations upon Washington in chapel. As a simple salute to our nation, w'e publish this article in Washington’s honor. Friends and fellow-citizens, this month is possibly one of the most noteworthy periods in the history of the United States. During this month we celebrate the birthday of one of America’s most colorful and most beloved characters; one who emerged from the strife and turmoil of the Revolution to lead his countrymen in the formation of a strong and secure union; one who defied the royal troops of mighty England in their futile attempt to stop his countrymen in their fight for freedom; a man who, having released his country from the vise-like grip of a selfish English king, was given the highest office in the land; a man who accepted this honor with the quiet gratitude of a lover of his people. This man, dear people, was George Washington, first in war, first in peace, and first in the hearts of his countrymen.” First in war.” This phrase does not mean that Washington fought for the chance to gain glory, but he fought to keep his home and his homeland free. Nor did he fight because victory was certain, but quite the contrary. He often fought against overwhelming odds. When the City of Boston was in the hands of the British, Washington exclaimed, I will raise one thousand men, subsist them at my own expense and march with them, at their head, to the relief of Boston.” Not only was he a competent general in military affairs and skilled by his precept and experience in the art of war, but he also possessed an uncanny ability to diagnose every movement. This made him invaluable as a leader during the Revolution. The second Continental Congress made him Com-mander-in-Chief of the Colonial troops. As their leader, he turned an almost certain defeat into an astounding victory. First in peace.” Not only during the Revolution did Washington lead his people; but after the clouds of war had vanished, he was again placed at the head of his people. He was given the office of President. His election was unanimous, as he had no opponent. He held this office for two consecutive terms. He refused his third nomination for reasons of his own. During his stay in office he proved himself as capable a political as he was a military leader. He dominated such men as Hamilton and Jefferson, who later were party leaders. He proved himself first in peace.” First in the hearts of his countrymen.” This last phrase of Light Horse Harry” Lee’s statement has a very broad meaning. When news of Washington’s death reached Europe, the armies of Bonaparte and those of England called a truce to pay homage to a man who justly dserved such a tribute. And surely Washington is first in our hearts, for this year the entire nation will join to commemorate the two-hundredth anniversary of the birthday of the Father of Our Country.” —Harry Dye. Page 29

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POT POURRI Name Hobby Noted For Future Occupation What be or she needs Marfby” Martha Schiller Tennis Athletics Secretary Violent exercise Irish” George Thompson Hoeing Irish accent Secretarial work A school bus 1 chunk” Jerome Titus Getting detentions Willingness Electrical engineer An inspiration Lorettf. Shaw Keeping house Haughtiness Librarian A Devil” Peakin' Willis Van Arsoall Newspaper Early rising Medicine Sleep Funny” Grace Struthers Birds, butterflies, and bees Her silence Stenographer Pep Pea” Beatrice Timmerman Scales and notes That hair By necessity, stenography; by choice, broadcasting More henna Jillis” Giles Van Duyne Speaking Blunders Public speaking A backwoods school” Georgia Boy” Donald Wii.kerson Knocking, kicking His title Professional baseball player Inconspicuousness Mac Gill” Ann West P. A. K. Seeming indifference Library work A trip to Charlotte, N. C. Ruthie” Ruth Wirt Putting up her hair The borrowed cars Stenographer A new boy friend Chuck” Charles Wirt Mowing the lawn His grace Funeral director Filling station Bloody” Ralph Woodham Displaying ignorance Conceit Journalist A few more years with Miss Boltin Beady” Beatrice Gates Wiggling the pen Chasin' ? Illustrating or designing A real romance

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CLASS POEM In the good old high-school building, Where each fond old desk still stays. With the ink spots on its gilding, With the scratches on its glaze; With our gum just where we left it. And our landmarks everywhere— Now our passing has bereft it; Does the good old school room care? Now we’ve left the seats we sat in, Bound to climb the ladder’s rungs; Do the English and the Latin Gossip in their mother tongues? Arc the ghosts of whispers floating With the phantasies of smiles? Are the lessons locomoting All along the empty aisles? Each, in turn, has puzzled, fretting Over Algebraic sum, With the sun outside coquetting And the water moaning Come Now a greater chain is flowing Through our midst and past our town. Calls each student to go rowing, On its surface—up or down. Glance we back with looks half yearning While our hearts more swiftly beat; There will be no more returning To that class room and that seat. Start we on with animation; There’s a song for each unsung; We shall find that distant station,— We shall climb the ladder’s rung.