The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1917-05-25

their love, patience, kindness and
sacrifices. They have been our 81
lent watchers by the hearthstone, and
we have been strengthened in our
doubts and uncertainties by their low
ing solicitude. Now we are about TO
step out into the world of trial and
duty, sorrow and gladness, expert
ence and reward. Classmates, when
we take that step, let us take it on a
solid rock and not on the shifting
sands. Take it on the solid rock as
debt we owe to our parents, to our
teachers, to ourselves, to our country
and to our God.
We appreciate the interest taken in
our school work by the people of
Ocala. At the opening OF school the
desire was expressed by different peo-
| pie that this school year should be
one of friendship among the teachers
and students. We are glad to tell you
that this has been fulfilled.
| To our teachers we would express
word Of praise for the sympathy
! and patience they have shown us in
the midst of our failures and blunders.
1t is true we have made them happy
when our lessons were we'll prepar-
| ed, but sometimes we have grieved
and annoyed them by our neglect of
duty. Alas! sometimes what sorrow
and vexation we provoked. All that
we can now do is humbly to ask their
; forgiveness.
Fellow students in grammar and
high school, do not give up because
the pathway of knowledge is narrow
and difficult. Pay the price of study
and sacrifice. Things that are worth
possessing are worth striving for.
Take courage, and walk manfully up
ward to clearer vision and broad
er view. "The best is yet to be-"
Dear juniors, we are going to tell
you a secret tonight. When you know
it we doubt not you will promise to
comply with our demand. 1t is said
that Prof. Cassels had twenty-five
gray hairs, has worn out eight pairs
of shoes. and is thinking very serious
ly of buying a walking-stick. The
gray BARS represent our class, and
were caused by his worry and brain
racking for a method by which we
might be able to learn our history les
sons. For each month of this term
he has worn out a pair of shoes pac-
ing the floor of his office, all because
of our terrible history lessons. Now,
for the good Of all, we implore you to
study history in such way as to make
a general average OF 90 per cent.
The time Of such parting is always
time of sadness. 1t is a solemn
thought that never again shall we
meet together as a class. 1t is inn
possible to express our mingled feel
ings of sadness and happiness of re-
gret and hopefulness. We have re-
joiced together in our successes and
pleasures, and we have sympathized
with each other in our griefs and fail
ures.
And while this bright moment car
ries with it the browning of our high
school days, it too will soon pass and
we must enter upon our new duties.
Dear classmates, as we separate to-
night, let us individually remember
the good derived from our association;
let us cherish the inspiration received
from our instructors and the high
ideals formed, and let US bravely and
hopefully go forth to fulfill our motto:
Deeds, Not Words"
Following the yaledictory, the con-
Guiding chorus, THE Call to Arms"
was sung, after which the benediction
was pronounced by DR.. Hully, and the
graduation Of the class of nineteen
seventeen became a matter of his
tory.
1t was great day in the lives of
these more than twenty boys and
girls, and a very happy day, and their
friends all hope that it is true fore
cast of happy, prosperous and Won
derful future for them all.
Graduates Enjoy Supper
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