Everett High School - Nesika Yearbook (Everett, WA)

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Un the world stage the scenes are shifting with bewildering speed. Where Communism, Fasef ism, or Nazism reign, individual liberty is lost. Where democracy still survives it is on trial for its life. Even old standards of character are being challenged. With old foundations crumbling beneath our feet, upon what can we depend? The answer is that the same principles, attitudes, ideals and loyalties that have always char' acterized successful men and women still are as worthwhile as ever. Here are a few suggestions worth remembering. Be yourself-your best self-all the time. Begin now, where you are and as you are, by doing your very best under all circumstances. Try to determine as early as possible at least the general type of work for which you are best suited, and plan your preparation accordingly. Keep yourself physically, mentally and morally fit at all times, because only by so doing can you be your best self and achieve the greatest success. Develop your skills faithfully for you will most certainly have need of them, regardless of the social, economic or political order which may develop in our country in your time. Attach great importance to the family as an institution, act accordingly, and you will avoid many mistakes. Society is paying a dreadful price for not appreciating fully the importance of the home. Likewise, give genuine loyalty to our most wonderful of all countries by being a public' spirited, discriminating and trulyfpatriotic citizen. Insist on earning your own way by real service, because without economic independence you can never enjoy genuine freedom. By all means enjoy your life fully. Donlt let anyone tell you that you ean't lead a happy, joyous life and at the same time hold fast to your ideals. Learn the expulsive power of good interests, pleasures and emotions, and you won't have to worry about those types of enjoyment which pave the way for unhappiness and regret. In other words, use substitution rather than repression in determining your conduct. just as you should surround yourself with good influences by choosing good friends and being loyal to them, so you should resolve to be a leader, if possible, and in any event to make your influence count at every opportunity. Finally, retain the student attitudegkeep on learning always, and never consider your educaf tion finished. If my good wishes are fulfilled, success and happiness will be yours henceforth. R. E. COOK, Superintendent. I PAc:iaE1.EviaN il

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Under every building which stands against the storms of the years are the plans of the archif tect and the integrity of the contractor. Should the plans be inadequate or should the foundation be laid in a faulty manner, permanency is sacrificed. Back of each industry which contributes to the increase of human happiness are the plans, work, and financial security of some man or group of men. Industry cannot endure except upon a firm human foundation. Similarly under each life which rises in nobility lies the foundation of character, knowledge and training secured largely in early years but added to as each new year brings its increased responsibilities. During the year 193768 nearly two thousand young folks have been working on the founda- tions of their lives in Everett High School. Each has labored upon the groundwork of his individual life, all have worked upon that foundation of the society of the future. Some of these can look back on the work of the year, wipe the sweat from their faces, and pronounce the building good- the foundation deeper and more secure than a year ago. Perhaps some may see flaws in construction, making it necessary to spend energy in the future to remove the faulty work and build anew according to a better plan. It is my hope, as your principal, that each may find much of good built into the work of the year and that the years to come will prove the plan adequate, the materials sound and the work' manship honest. May the foundation of your lifefflaid in Everett High School-support a useful and noble life throughout the years. H. B. JURY, Principal. KPMQE TEN1

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If PAGE TWELVE I Watching out for the general welfare of the school is the job of Gilbert Reeves, secretary of the Everett School Board. Ad' mired by all for his interest in the progress of education, Mr. Reeves has ably held his position for many years. Always flashing a happy smile, Miss Mary Dahms, office assistant, is known by all students and is known for the efficiency with which she performs her duty. Her duties like those of Miss Ross were heavier this year due to Mr. Jory's illness. Proving to be an invaluable friend to students in time of scholastic difficulties, Miss Catherine Ross, assistant to the prinf cipal, has come in contact with practically every student who has ever entered Everett High School. Her job was particularly diff ficult this year during the many weeks ab' sence of Mr. Jory. The many duties of the director of vocaf tional guidance and research were per' formed this year by Paul Wright, who proved to be a most capable director.