Winterport High School - Riverside Yearbook (Winterport, ME)

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l2 THE RIVERSIDE now what these results will be, but every American vibrates with a glow- ing pride at the thought that out from our country has come this fresh spirit of the air and that the whole world hails him, not only as a brave aviator, but as an example of American ideal- ism, character, and conduct. We may not all be Lindberghs, but, we may all work for peace and goodwill among our fellowmen, as he works for peace and good will among nations. Thus, the life of America's most famous men may be compared in a measure to our high school life and the life that we will lead in the future. Superintendent of schools, and school committee: You have worked for us four year and labored for our welfare, so to you We extend a sin- cere greeting. Members of Faculty: You have shown us a splendid example of no victory without labor. It is through your untiring efforts that we are able to be here tonight as a graduating class. Parents and Friends: You, also, have been a great help to our life and have shown many kindnesses to us. A most cordial greeting is extended to you. Schoolmates: It does not seem necessary to welcome you here to- night. You have been with us during our high school course, shared our activities and seem as part of us. Al- ways remember to strive for the positions in life that may be obtained only by labor. Classmates: Let us remember my motto, No victory without labor, and as We go out into the world, let us labor for the causes that are right and just, and in the end we will be victorious. To the faithful, earnest worker Life's a story ever newg Life is what we try to make it, Classmates, what will it be to you? Once again, dear friends, the class of nineteen hundred and twenty-eight extends to each and every one of you a most cordial welcome to our com- mencement exercises. V. M. Y., '28. ADDRESS TO UNDERGRADUATES Undergraduates of Winterport High School: We are standing tonight on the threshold of a new and broader life which fills our hearts with high ex- pectations. The future beckons us with its golden promise of successful attainment. But, as we look back over the years that have iiown on swift and tireless pinions, with their joys and sorrows, their rivalries and agreeable companionships, their duties and pleasures, we cannot re- press a feeling of sadness at the thought of parting. Tonight, by a time-honored cere- mony, the class of nineteen hundred and twenty-eight pauses, amid the sober thoughts of parting from the associations of many happy months, to address a message of greeting and advice to the class that tonight at-

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THE RIV ERSIDE 11 gOlOO0Ol0lOCOOIOCOOOOOOOOOOOOQ O 5 SALUTATORY 5 O O O 00900.000IOCOOOOIOOIOCOOOOOOOQ NO VICTORY WITHOUT LABOR Superintendent of Schools, School Committee, Members of Facufty, Pa--rents, and Frierdsz It is a great pleasure for me to ex- tend a hearty welcome to you, who have assembled here tonight to wit- ness these, our graduatioon exercises. In the months that have flown swiftly by and brought us to this crowning event, we have constantly been cheered and encouraged by the interest that you have manifested in our work. If we have accomplished any re- sults worth while, it is largely due to this constant incentive to effort and to the faithful and patient eforts of our teachers, superintendent, school committee, parents, and friends. We realize that we have only taken the first steps in the journey ton ard a complete education, but, if those first steps have taught us to walk with clear vision and to avoid many of the pitfalls that lie in the pathway of life we have accomplished much that will make our future progress easier, and laid the cornerstones for a successful life. Our graduation could be termed as a victory because each one has had their trials and diiiiculties to over- come. Two opposing parties or qual- ities are required to start any battle, and the only way to win that battle is by persevering and working faith- fully for your goal. You may not always be victorious, but, you have the knowledge that you have tried, ard by greater efforts may win-as a victory is not won in a day or several days. Washington labored many days and underwent severe hardships be- fore he saw his country victoriousg Lincoln experienced many trials and during the dark days of our great Civil War, he worked constantly for the preservation of the Union. With- out his dauntless courage and faith in God and mankind he could not have won the many battles raging against him. We have a remarkable example of no victory without labor in our present day. The arrival of Colonel Charles Lindberg in France marked a supreme victory for America. The faith that we have had in the deciding power of spiritual things strength- ened every circumstance in his jour- ney, by all his acts after landing, and by the electrical effect which ran like some religious emotion through a whole vast population. Lindberg was not commissioned by his government any more than Lafayette was by his. Both arrived at a critical time and set in motion those imponderable forces which escape the standards of the politician's mind. Who shall say but what they were God-sent messengers of help, smiling the defiance of their faith at an all tool skeptical world '? In the closing speech of Ambassa- dor Herrick, he said, It would be idle for me or any one else to estimate

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THE RIVERSIDE 13 tains to the coveted rank of Seniors. C.'a,ss of 1929 Upon you rests the responsibility of continuing the duties of the Senior class, and taking the lead in the Riyerside, the Students' Council and other school activities. As the Freshmen will look to you for advise, you should set a dignined example and 'exercise your best judg- ment in showing them the important fact that it is in Winterport High School where they are laying the foundation for future usefulness and success. You will understand more fully as you near graduation, the close con- nection between your high school life and your life as .American citizens. The students of today are the citi- zens cf tomorrow. While upon you depends, in some measure, the nation of today, upon the citizens of to- morrow depends the solution of prob- lems, the gravity of which no one can forecast or foretell. Already, it is so apparent that it does not take the seventh son of the seventh son to prophesy that the per- petuity of American institutions is going to depends upon intelligent, honest and progressive citizenship. You must develop your minds and prepare yourselves to grasp the many phases of this situation. Class of 1930 You must do your part to keep up the standards of the school and, if possible, to raise them to a higher mark. The Whole character of the school depends upon the individual student. You should remember that it is now, during your high school life that your standards of living are be- ing determined, and good character stands before all else. Our country cannot be made up of ignorant or illiterate people, whatever the form of government may be. It takes more than good laws to make a good country. ' You can never attain great heights unless you develope your initiative qualities. Some of our greatest men reached fame simply because they had learned the great value of de- pending upon themselves. Theodore Roosevelt was the most admired, the most feared, the most detested and the most interesting man of our nation for a half century. He was all of these because he was simply himself. Had he tried to copy Washington or Lincoln We would never have heard of him as the Theodore Roosevelt we know today. The small town is often a large town, small in population but great in the quality of mankind because it con- tains people who are original, self- reliant and individualistic. Those are growing towns because there is a progressive spirit there that makes things advance. It matters not whether you are rich or poor, high or low, Republican or Democrat, the world is constantly crying out to you, Be yourself. Class of 1931 You are now leaving the Freshman class and in a short time that sense of inferiority and humility will be re-