Johnstown High School - Spectator Yearbook (Johnstown, PA)

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20 THE SPECTATOR have been made out of scientihc curiosity, desire for fame, or love of adventure. In regard to scientihc results to be attained from polar observation, little can be brought forth. Beyond establishing several measurements, such as the polar diameter and the weight of the earth, not much can be gained except to geography and meteorology. With such small advantages to science in polar discovery, we can only assume that curiosity and adventure have been the great attractions at the poles. In many ways polar exploration is like the search for the Holy Grail, the chief result is gained by the man in quest of the longed-for goal tor the ideal. The man gains bravery, steadfastness and heroism. i Exchanger The Spectator is glad to greet again so many of its for- mer exchanges. It wishes them all success during the year, and hopes that they will maintain their high standard of last year. The exchange comments below are made upon the Commencement issue: The color design of the Messenger is exceptionally good.

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THE SPECTATOR I9 our school throughout the city. ln other places also it is the standard by which the literary attainment of our school is judged. ln order to insure the success of the school publi- cation, both in the interest of the contributor and of the institution, every pupil owes his support to the Spectator. The Spectator is glad to welcome back to High School this term so many members of last year's faculty. lt hopes that their work this year may provea pleasure and satis- faction, and that their relations with the school may be pleasant and happy. To Miss Jennie Boyer, Nlr. Jamison, Nlr. Walbert, and Nlr. Levergood, the new members of our faculty. the Spec-p tator wishes success in their new positions. Our city is making constant progress in providing occupation and amusement for the younger children. First there was introduced into the public schools the Kinder- garten, which has become indispensable in the eyes of the people. The next step was taken by the Civic Club, which opened a summer school for the children two years ago. Here cooking, drawing and manual training are taught with wonderful success. The city, in providing the chil- dren with a public playground at the Point during the past summer, has supplied a long-felt need. To see the tots enjoying themselves on the swings and Flying Dutchmen sets aside all doubt as to the success of the plan. We hope, however, that this one playground may be only the first, and that our Councils, following the example of other com- munities, will scatter such places of amusement all over the city. Why have so many hundred men risked their lives during the last three centuries in polar exploration? Since at last the Pole has been discovered, the question of its im- portance is brought up with the host of others. Until re- peated failure proved its apparent futility, most of the early expeditions were made to discover a northwestern passage from Europe to Asia. Since then most of the attempts

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THE SPECTATOR 21 The Normal Herald would be much improved if it con- tained more ambitious stories. However, its general ap- pearance is good. The Commencement number of the Red and White shows that the school contains a great deal of talent both in drawing and writing. The literary material and the class pictures are appropriate for a Commencement number. The Power of the Cross, a poem in the Mountaineer, is especially worthy of mention. lt is very vivid, and shows careful preparation. We are glad to welcome back our old friends, the Dick- insonian and the Campus. The Commencement number of the Interlude is worthy of note. The original ideas carried out are excellent. The High School Student for May is a very interesting number. Altho the jokes are not original, they are well chosen. We acknowledge with pleasure the receipt of the fol- lowing exchanges: The Dictum Est, Cascadillian, Pennant, Oak Leaves, Karux, Echo, Ogontz Mosaic, Radiator, Premier, Tattler, Purple and White, Yeatman Life, Talton- ian, State Collegian, High School Argus, Biograph, Hall Boy, F. and M. Weekly, Dickinsonian, Purple and Gold, Minor, Palmetto and the Pine, Herald, Windom Record, Critic, Amygdaloid, High School Record, M. P. S., Kiski- minetan, Academy Student, Junto, Masten Park Chronicle, and the M. H. S. Bugle.