The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1919-06-14

these transformations have been un-
folded before our natural vision. our
eyes have bcheld the giant of national
greed rise in his power and trample in
The dust innocent, heroic. little Bel
gium. They have observed the detec-
ton Of poor, misguided Russia and. too,
they have watched the gray clad leg
ions sweep over Europe. Then, as IA
most fitting climax, have been the great
est military machine ever constructed,
crash to an overwhelming defeat. The
United States has come into her own.
She has indeed become a world power.
Her spirit has Travelled far, but has
lost none of its potency. Everywhere
Americlnism means democracy and lib
erty for all peoples. Just what the fu-
ture holds none can say with the least
decree Of certainty. Through This period
CT revolution and radical change the
class %. 1919 has fought and now i'm
token Of victory. stands before you on
the eve of graduation.
"TNase ~ younE people hesitate upon
the threshold Of the great adventure
Il- Cnd1unted, and with an unbroken
front, they have successfully withstood
explosion, war, and pestilence The un-
usual good fortune has been theirs not
10 losp a single member in any of these
trials. on the contrary, the class has
emerged from each ordeal strengthened,
and more securely united.
Nine Of the noblest most manly boys
heard the country's call to arms. cast
their books aside marshaled their guns
and marched forth into the thickest Of
the fray Their service to the govern
menl proved inestimable. The entire
class shines in robes of their reflected
glory. Emblasoned upon the snowy
purity of the field of white their stars
shine forth upon our service flag to.
night They greet you thus and so
share this glad occasion with us. An
occasion sanctified by their manly sac.
rifice in the cause of humanity.
War Work at Home.
For those OF the class to whom
the firing line was denied, there re-
mained the task of carrying on here at
home. To keep up the morale OF the
industrial and military forces our small
service was often needed The Red
Cross, Y. NJ. c. \. and similar organiza-
tions furnished another happy outlet
for youthful patriotism. In every war
time activity whether a w. S. $. drive
or Liberty Loan campaign, or Red Cross
membership drive, the class of 1919 set
the standard for all classes.
"A good record you say. Yes, but the
future invites and she holds great things
for the dauntless soul. The past II
years have meant much to us. They
have been a period of growth and eX-
pansion in knowledge and ideals. Some
of US have dreamt dreams as yet un-
told. Some will continue their studies
in institutions of higher learning. 9th
ers will begin at once to do mans
part In a chosen vocation.
Philosophy says there is no means
OF judging the future but by the past.
Only 50 much of the past as panied
shall we forget. All that pleased or
elevated we shall strive to keep in con-
stant remembrance.
sThe class of i 919 yearns for Il chance
to work for, to please, to serve you, her
friends and well wishers. Each member
of the class seeks his place in the ranks
of active life. Each submits himself
to the refiner's fire that whatever OF
gold there be may reveal itself and thus
reflect honor on the Alma Mater of
these wonderous years of 1s15-191s.
THE seniors Of 1919 extend to each
and all the glad hand of fellowship and
the greetings Of this special occasion.