Everett High School - Nesika Yearbook (Everett, WA)

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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.

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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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l Ably performing the duties of principal during the absence of Mr. Jory, Mr. Bert Vanderwiit, for many years a member of the Everett High School faculty, proved to be an able administrator. As a result of his efficient leadership and the assistance of Miss Ross and Miss Dahms, the business of the school was smoothly taken care of dur- ing Mr. Jory's absence. fPAGE THIRTEEN 1 , ,