St Marys High School - Vale Yearbook (Clarksburg, WV)

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.Q Q 1 An Indispensable Sscart Enthusiasm, according to Webster's definition, means an ecstacy of the mind, inspiration, or animation. As defined by Little Maryetts, enthusiasm is nothing more than good old-fashioned SCHOOL SPIRIT. What are the powers which God has instilled into our intricate minds to express feelings? What is the deep burning in our hearts towards something very dear to us which finally bursts forth into a flame, blazing steadily and brightly? Between a mother and her child, it is loveg between a man and his country, it is patriotism: between a Little Maryette and his Alma Mater, it is SCHOOL SPIRIT. Analyzing School spirit is similar to making a book report. TITLE: An Indispensable Escort ARTHUR: Voice of Experience TIME: Present, future SETTING: St. Mary's Catholic High School PLACE: In the heart of every student CHARACTERS: School Spirit and You STORY IN MY OWN WORDS: School Spirit is an upward, honest, jolly sort of character. He mingles in class work, sports, music, dramatics, obedience and in general makes a nuisance of himself. But the strange thing is that we do not seem to mind himg in fact, we relish and even seek his company. It's surprising to watch the effect he has on most people. In the classroom,he settles himself comfortably beside a lazy little fell- ow and whispers affectionately in his ear, You 're going to do well in tomorrow's test, aren't you? After all, you know your class rating depends upon you. You are a vital part of your groupg study diligently tonight so that you will be a credit to yourself and your school. Does not an indifferent lad apply himself more earnestly when he learns he is thereby benefiting his class? Do you remember the first year you saw our Stripers? Did you see Mr. School Spirit? Of course you did! What was it that made you shout, laugh, cheer, jump up and down-even shed a few tears? Why were you so proud? Why did you want to shout, That team belongs to MY school? Yes, you've guessed it-Mr. School Spirit was present. He walked beside the boys as they strutted up and down the field, warming up. He danced, pranced and actually sat beside each Fan in the Gym. WHY I LIKE THE STORY: A really ridiculous thing to ask! The value of Mr. School Spirit to us and the part he plays in life's drama are already well known. Howmany games have been won bya poor team just, because Mr. School Spirit placed so muchconfidencein the players! Howmany students of average intelligence have attained a. high median for their respective classes because he was behind them,pushing them onward! Yes, it was the- splendid work of the staff members and the contributors, but you cannot deny that the spirit and life behind them are the factors that make them so interesting to the publici This remarkable novel deserves aplace among BestSellerS. Come,Little Maryetts, play aleading role supporting Mr. School Spirit. This is your opport- unityg grasp it. Make him your Indispensable Escort. D

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