Wyandotte High School - Quiverian Yearbook (Kansas City, KS)

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IMPLICITY, born of art and a kindly philosophy, has characterized this past year's service of the faculty and adminisf tration. It is time to strike the total of TL ltficlz 'ul ficlz Zjielast Tffzienaship the year's achievements so that we may know how far we have gone. These lines will endeavor to bring together the most deeply moving services rendered to our school by its faculty. Although we have had little time for social activities we have many casual acquaintances with those teachers whom we would like to know better. But as we go rushing to school and to and from classes with little time to stop and talk we derive a pleasf ure unforgettable in the swift moments we do have in our class. The most fascinating thing that we look forward to, although we will not get to use it, is the new Wyan' dotte High that will carry the ideals, standards, and in- spiration that has characterized the school and the kind and considerate faculty. We have some deep impressions of the instructors who help in molding and shaping our character, that will never leave us. We have among our faculty those who prove always to be a friend. When a student becomes discouraged or feels ready to quit they can talk with them as friend to friend, and without hesitation they will be ready to start back on the right path. Those teachers are more than instructors of students. They are real friends. Then we find the quiet, matterfofffact, quick thinking instructor that is unreservcdly generous with his know' ledge. These members of the faculty may not impress v us in class but in discus- sion of a question or problem will add much to our store of memories. f There are in our facul- ty, although small in size 1 and features, those who are giants in character and personality. They have personalities unforgettable u l ' A Supt. F. L. Schlagle has done much toward the organization of plans for our new high school. R. C. johnson, in addif tion to his duties as asf sistant to the superinten- dent, has conducted classes at the Central ju' nior High School. S The success of many of our projects is due, in no small measure, to the zeal of Prin. vl. F. Wellemey- er, who has been aided by his able vicefprincinhals, I. Clyde Hume and C. W. Harvey, both of whom are associated with the junior College - Mr. Hume as assistant dean and Mr. Harvey as logic and psychology instrucf tor. in the mad whirl of the world. They use genius in handling perplexing situations and are willing to give another Chil1lCC to those who have not lived up to their ability. Some instructors seem to posf sess the very soul of music and art in their work and in the bright touches they add to their classrooms. The saying that a room expresses the personality of its dwellers is very true in these instances. One of the most striking things seen in their rooms are the beautiful flowers that cheer the hearts of the students and make them glad to be in that room. We have not seen the prinf cipal of our school as often as we would like since our school burned, but in all regulations of law and order and discerning right from wrong he shows kindness and con' sideration for all. To him we pay our highest esteem. ulations of law and order and discerning right from wrong he shows kindness and consideration for all. To him we pay our highest esteem. There are the instructors who wish only to stick to the facts on the subject with no side tracking or moralizing. This is not as interesting to the students as having an ocf casional open forum period but in these shortened hours the slackening of the learning of facts may result in not The .QUIVERIAN

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me gain enevive dofzdan N your return home from a long trip, or even a short one, don't you feel a pleasant yet intangif ble sensation embrace you as the fog embraces a church steeple, and makes the world as vague to you as the the steeple is to the world. I do. I always breathe a prayer of relief when I find that that old house I call home is still safe and sound, that it has not become the unsuspecting victim of that tiger whose angry and hor' ribly beautiful tongue may destroy a building so quickly and leave only charred remains. The humble old home always seems to smile rather sheepishly as though he ref joiced at our return but did not like to admit the fact. It is queer how an inanimate dwelling can possess so much feeling and express its emotions when humans, who are supposed to be loving and kind, present only a poker face. Your friends greet you on your arrival from a little jaunt just as quickly as if it had been a long voyage. They are just as glad to see you return as they were to see you leave. And why should friends not take pride in your good fortunes? Of course we are assuming that it was a pleasant excursion, for I take it for granted that a thing is pleasant until it proves itself to be otherwise. It seems such a long, lfofnfg time since I roamed the halls of that dear old institution we called Wyandotte. The Old Building brings out the tender qualities in one's voice when it is mentioned, just sorta reverent like. The worn steps, the cracks in the walls, the squeaky seats are never spoken or thought of with conf- tempt, but cherished as a lost dream. Though many times we have envied the classes to come after us because they will be the first to make an impression on the new building, we have more than they. The pleasures we enjoyed they will never know, they are to be pitied. And yet they tell us we should not dwell in the past, but should live only for the future. fDid you ever ask them why we must study history?J Those were the good old days. Gone forever-but not forgotten. Once upon a time there was a girl, not very old nor very young-a sophomore at Wyandotte. Through the long cold winter she attended school as regularly as the clock on the wall ticks the minutes away. When the winter left, she went with it. A notice in the Pantograph announced she had moved. Then, as far as the school :rs a whole was concerned, the world had opened up and swallowed her, for but a few knew of her whereabouts. These few were rewarded by a glimpse of her at inter' 19344935 vals, or a letter once in a while, just often enough to learn that she had changed her residence again. Now I am back again! Back again! But alas, the scenes have changed. The home of memories vanished in a swirl of smoke, but the memories themselves will remain undimmed. Back again! Back in the midst of the swirling throng of young humans. just to be a part of that happy, vivacious crowd once more is enough for me. Talking and laughing about nothing at all is our policy. Living a happyfgoflueky life, but serious as anyone would want it. Though you and I are living on the hospitality of our friends, that does not matter. I am home again! mjouwiommm 5 'zlxj W2 'ming Qene QOSVIBK' THE alarm shrieksg it is time to get up and set about the day's work. The day starts at one o'clock in the morning for the milkman. Who ever thinks about him, wonders about him, whether or not he has any thoughts or philosophy? Perhaps no one thinks about him, but I assure you he has his own thoughts while the city is slumbering and all is quiet. Driving his team through the dark, silent streets which, at this hour, belong entirely to him, he hears the softly whispering breezes of summer murmur' ing soft nothings to leaves of the living trees, and the wild gales of winter shouting defiance to the many houses it tries to destrov. To the rest of the world it would be a dreadful task to arise at so early an hour, morning after morning, but to the man who has done it for years there is no other life. He has learned to love the early morning hours with their watching stars and beautiful dawn. It has instilled itself in his blood. He may grumble and complain when the loud ringing of the alarm destroys his sleep, but once out in the air, his heart lightens as he goes about doing his share for the world. Sometimes he wonder just what is his part in the play. As his mind wanders, he reflects that he is fur- nishing sustenance for growing children, and energy which the world must have to keep the wheels turning. He perhaps isn't thought about by others, because they have their own thoughts and troubles and cares. Then, too, he isn't so very important to them, but that worries him not. He has a world all his own which belongs only to him, and when he is retiring after the day's work, the other world is bustling with activity. 7

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I covering the re' aowu Mathews quired course for graduation. The phrase, vivid, gay, and colorful persoanity, could be used to describe some of the members of our faculty. They not only have a colorful personality but they exf press this is dress and actions. They add a real joy to the hard days of school when things sometimes go wrong. Then there are the spontaneous, versatile, and enthusif astic instructors who are the very incarnation of the spirit of self assurance. These instructors are an inspirf ation to the students and the students feel after the class a selffassurance in the facts they have gained. These facts remained fixed in their minds. Some of the instructors are admiringly spoken of by their students as the best teacher they ever knew. On further inquiry into their meaning we discover they mean the instructors who have a genuine interest in their work and students, the instructor who can supply information, books, and magazines and can draw from their store of knowledge to satisfy the inquiries of these students. The fact that certain faculty members are very shy of interviewers was revealed after an attempt to gather some information. Can you spare a few minutes, I spoke up. They looked at me suspiciously. Can you? I repeated. For what, they ask. Well sort of an interview you know. You don't mind, do you? They smiled sheepishly not having any definite excuse for not giving me an interview. We need information for the Quiverianf' I explained. They answered the questions I asked but not with a whole hearted response and very little information could be gained from them. So the facts about these teachers are only those that the students observe in the daily classroom. It is rather difficult to make any real choice among the instructors. There is no general rule that can be applied to any two of them. I believe one truth, however, cannot be ignored, simplicity constitutes the straightffor- ward presentation of unity in making up the perfectly organized group. Some teachers are always looking for new things and are very experimental with new methods and courses. Thus their classes never become stale or matterfofffact, but are classes where new things are tried and new ideas are gained. One of the most hopeful signs in the nation today, when times are hard and many are striving to get along, is the new movements and methods of training of the youth by the educators. Some of the history instructors vary greatly in meth' ods and types of teaching. Some make chronicle events a dull and uninspiring study, concern themselves with campaigns and battles, political movements and social def velopment, or lay emphasis upon the lessons to be def rived from the study. Others trying to creat the spirit 19344935 of the period, will present conflicting accounts and lgavc to the student the choice of one that is most plausible They do not act as though they were above the students in mentality but seem more as a sudent and one of the group. Some like to orate, that is if the oration is im promptu or of their own invention. They have extremely large vocabularies and could talk for an entire class per iod on any subject that came to their mind, Those in structors are always ready to lend a helping hand ti whomever may need to draw from their copious supply of knowledge. In some classes the instructors have endeavored to overcome shyness, timidity, and baekwardness of thc students. This was done to take away their fear of speaking to people and to help them in obtaining their place in the world. Because of this training many stud- ents will obtain high honor and will be known all over the world. They will be trained to meet people unf afraid of the startling facts of the world today. They will always carry with them this knowledge they have gained under careful supervision of their instructors. The vocational guidance in our high school has adde.l much to the preparing of students for the problems they have to meet. The choosing and training along a defi' nite line has lead to the block system where only th: subjects that will aid you in your work are taught. This system will lead to a more careful planning of the future before starting in high school and much waste of tim: will be avoided. Many amazing developments have been made in sciences and the instructors have kept the students inf formed and trained them to take notice of the new adf vancements as they are developing. They are pointing to us the opportunities and are showing us where new fContinued on Page 651 ci.A.f:r fnowfpnf , MW e WCANLEJ' .rsmforv Q . CM gf I Jurg 0:5 MR. i TEVIJ' wpphomw-gm Mlff I . l-IOAR frm-rhmpn 9