Columbus High School - Discoverer Yearbook (Columbus, NE)

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 Have you ever thought about IF AT FIRST YOU DON’T SUCCEED ? You may be whatever you resolve to be. Determine to be something in the world, and you will be something. A positive joy can be one of the greatest joys to experience. You can make some of the most sudden and drastic changes in your life by beginning the day willing everything good and meeting any obstacle with the idea that it has no power. Perseverance means standing straighter when it would be more comfortable to crawl. It means laughing instead of lamenting. It means thinking positively and speaking good words. Even more than this, persistence is a key to success.

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 ■ Have you ever thought about what you would do without friends? What is a friend? Who is your friend? Is a friend more than just an aquaint-ance? What would school be like if we had no friends with whom to associate? What do you live for if it is not to make life less difficult for others? Do you meet the standards you expect of your friends? Have you ever thought about being a friend?

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Hdve you ever thought about there being a way if there’s a will? How long has it been since you’ve proven to yourself that you are sincere in carrying out a plan? How many times have you given up if you don’t succeed the first time? Have you ever considered that a disappointment can strengthen spirits and make the joy of accomplishment seem worthwhile?