The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1922-06-22

at times caused you great annoyance oy
our youthful follies; but in all these Things
YOU have proven yourselves our true
friends and faithful counselors, and we
ask forgiveness in whatever we nave
given you offense
1T was under your faithful teaching We
learned that "He who lsbors conquers.
Nav we never forget it, And may you
feel that the seeds of love and Kindness,
patiently sown among US, Will bear rich
and abundant fruit.
Fellow Students of the Freshman, So
phomore and Junior Classes: As look into
the faces of a certain group of you think
of how we looked four years ago; score
or more inexperienced boys and girls who
bore the name of Freshmen" What we
felt and endured then you now feel and
endure. AS we move on, our places Will
not be vacant, but will be filled by the
advancing class We do not expect to be
long remembered by you for you will be
thinking of your own interests and ex-
periences May you improve your OPP
portunities better than we have done.
we are glad to leave here with the
feeling that the ideals OF Brooks High
School will be upheld by you noble, true
hearted boys and girls
"As we step out little in advance OF
you, so you, in the near future, Will yet
give place to others. In all that awaits
you in your future life we bid you sue
cess, farewell.
classmates: For four brief years we
have been companions. Four years of
diligent application to our studies; four
years of mental and physical improve
ment; four years of social fellowship and
pleasant recreation, yet school life has
not been all sunshine. There have been
failures, some days have been dark and
dreary; encouragement has often follow
ed our best endeavors. but we were not
crushed down, nor would we admit de-
feat Our little disagreements and rival
ries in the classroom and on the athletic
field have not separated bnt, instead,
have united US.
During our little journey together We
have taken little time to Iest-and to
enjoy the sunshine. We have been frank
and generous toward each other, and the
cheering word We will not soon forget.
'sWe have tried not to notice that the
road we have been travelling was nearing
the end, but tonight we find ourselves at
the foot of the mountain. Each must
take path by himself Some paths will
be bright, some dark. For some there
may be college years to finish out these
spent here, but wherever we may be, or
whatever we may be doing. we must try
to carry sunshine to others and we know
that the memories of the associatio is
here will always tend to brighten our
way.
"He who labors conquers" is our motto
tried and true:
Let us ever bear it onward. Classmates,
adieul
The music for the graduation was fur
nshed by Pullen's orchestra of Bangor.
Some of the out-of-town guests present
were as follows: Mr.. and Mrs. Ernest L.
Toner, Miss Harriet Canham, former
teacher in B. H. S. of North Vassaboro,
and Mrs. LeGrow of Portland.
Miss Gladys Porter and Mr.. Osborne
Payson's essays were especially fine and
showed that much work had been put
into the composition of each.
The class history was carefully given
by Vera Roberts and followed every de-
tail of the class the four years in High
school.
In fact, all of these parts of the gradua
ton were fine and the attention of the
vast audience was taken from the start
to finish.
After the exercises were over, party
was given the graduating class and the
Junior class at the home of Mr.. and Mrs.
Charles o. Varney, by Miss Hester Nj.
Rose, a former teacher in B. H S. Ice
cream, numerous kinds OF cake and punch
were served and a fine evening was en-
ioyed by all.
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