Adrian High School - Sickle Yearbook (Adrian, MI)

 - Class of 1905

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As we near the close of our work as seniors each of us is confronted with the oft repeated question, Shall I continue my education? So far the education that we have acquired is largely along the line of preparatory work rather than practical, nevertheless I would not have the reader get the impression that a high school education is considered of little practical value. It may appear that way to those who look at edu- cation from a financial standpoint only, but if it is of no greater value than to train our minds, to make them alert and active, a high school education is of highest value. We are convinced that it would undoubtedly be the best thing possible for us to continue our educational work. The chief reason why more high school graduates do not enter college is that they are too anxious to earn something for themselves. This may be all right if the person has been grad- uated at an age early enough to give him a chance to work a year or two before taking more advanced work. Others who have parents who would willingly help them to secure a college education do not always improve this golden opportunity. This seems a very unpardonable mistake, since there is no other time more oppor- tune for college work than shortly after one has left the high school, while yet the knowledge that has already been acquired is fresh in mind. Various reasons might be given for not entering college. Some for in- stance might say, I'm afraid that it will be waste of time, or I am afraid that the work will be too hard. If a student has been able to receive a diploma from the high school, he should have the ambition to go through college and furthermore to make the best of his education. The financial side of this problem is not to be the only consideration in deciding this question, the enjoyments of life are much greater when one is able to comprehend the best in literature, art, and science, which is quite impossible without a thorough education. M. E. O. 52 PHYSICAL training and athletic sports of some sort for girls are being introduced in many schools. That a girl needs exercise as well as a boy is self-evident. Though her muscles, perhaps, are natu- Girv1's rally weaker than those of a boy, still they are weaker Athletics- in many cases than they need be. Ofttimes muscles are overstrained by faulty positions when sitting or standing, or because of lack of understanding of those laws of health which should teach one how to care for the body properly. But a strong, vigor- ous constitution and added mental ability may be gained by taking health- ful exercise. Every out-of-door sport that a girl can suitably undertake should be

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Our high school isn't troubled much with the clique girls, still there are those who feel it beneath their station and dignity to condescend to speak, talk With, or even do such a thing as to walk down the street with one whom they consider beneath them in social standing or in any other respect. But as a rule these girls are not liked by the majority, neither are they of much importance to the school. The independent girl isn't the one that gets along the best as a rule. She should not feel it incumbent to talk back to a teacher who is keep- ing the order of the class, nor should she feel it necessary to state her opin- ion on every subject that comes up. The teacher can get along very well without her and the pupils will not mourn her loss. All the teachers are down on me, says the injured girlg They seem to pick on me for every thing I say or do. I just study awfully hard, but what good does it do, they're always finding fault. They are always calling me downg I can't turn around but that they're watching me, and I think it's too mean for anything. The boys and girls slight me. No one likes me. Poor girl ! You do have a hard time! Did it ever occur to you to ask yourself if you are likeable? Aren't you rather conceited to think that people are spending all their time and thought to be disagreeable to you? The popular girls are not the sensitive plants. The all-round girl has only our praises. She is sweet, helpful, appre- ciative, kind, very intelligent all in one. It does us all good to have her around. She makes us feel bright and cheerful, She is the same sweet girl at all times. She isn't provoked at every little unavoidable thing, but takes it as a matter of course that such things will happen. She may not be the most brilliant girl in her class, but her lessons are prepared and she does good work. She has some time to be social. You will find her ready and capable in many lines. There are, perhaps, other types of high school girls, but the ones we have mentioned are most noticeable. However, we are glad to say that for the most part our high school girls are good and praiseworthy, so we can say, Long live old Adrian High School! Long live the Adrian High School Girls! G. G. R As WE slowly make our progress through the grades some of us may have the intention of making tl1e eighth grade the end of our school career, but we suddenly change our minds when we see that F-Thom most of our classmates are going to enter the high High School school. In the high school, more especially in the to College. first and second years, we still retain something of the idea that we had in the grades, and feel confident that the senior year will be the last one in our school life.



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open to her. Tennis has already become popular. In this game the player has the advantage of breathing pure, fresh air while gaining grace and light- ness of movements. Some object to it, however, as an exercise too violent, while others contend that it develops but one side of the body, the right arm only being used. But it is in winter that regular exercise of some sort seems most neces- sary. Then the days are generally so cold that, ordinarily, girls prefer a comfortable, cozy seat before a fire to a walk in the cold, crisp air. Skating might become popular if, instead of depending on the uncertain ice to be found on the river, a regular skating pond were established. This is both a healthy and delightful exercise and does much to counteract the evils of a steam heated room. What a boon a properly equipped gymnasium would be l There the fret and worry of lessons, and the petty troubles of ever-day life might be forgotten in the exhilaration of healthy exercise. A step in the right di- rection was taken when the gir1's gymnasium class was organized. Enough cannot be said of the kindness and patience of Mrs. John P. Everett, who tirelessly, painstakingly and skillfully drilled the girls in graceful movements and evolutions. And with what eagerness, both because of the pleasure and the benefit to be derived therefrom, did the girls attend the classes, en- deavoring to show by earnest attention their keen appreciation of the in- struction received and sincere gratitude to their instructor for her interest in them. Basket ball seems to be a near approach to an ideal exercise. This is because it strengthens all the muscles while it cultivates swiftness of thought, alertness of action, and keenness of eye-the latter being shown by the baskets that are often made at long range. A sharply contested game brings out powers of the body that the rou- tine of every-day work can never do. The flinging aside of any thought as to how she looks, or if she is doing the proper thing, goes to the root of all feminine pride. Any inclination toward morbidness must be quickly thrown aside, because the rules of the game which demand a certain con- centration of mind and whole-souled sincerity of effort. Basket ball also provides for team play and thus a player is not inde- pendent in thought as in tennis, but she must be constantly on the alert in order to respond to any movement made by her partner. When in the near future the city of Adrian through the Board of Educa- tion shall deem it advisable to give the students of the High School the advan- tage of a manual training school, it is to be hoped that there will also be ar- ranged a gymnasium in which the girls will have an abundant opportunity for physical development which will strengthen them both in mind and body and thus serve to develop a stronger type of womanhood. L. F.

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