Trinity College School - Record Yearbook (Port Hope, Ontario Canada)

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TRINITY COLLEGE SCHOOL RECORD 3 ourselves to such an extent, that, in reality we are creating an identical problem to the one which the world's leading diplomats are now trying desperately to solve, only, on a minor scale. The solution of the basic international problem, which they are now attempting so frantically to solve, de- pends almost entirely on self-sacrifice. The only satisfactory means to attaining this end is by a constant and continuous practice of self-sacrifice in our younger years, and especially while we are attending school. Lastly, let us consider the following quotation from John Donne found in Ernest Hemingway's book, For Whom The Bell Tolls. In it one finds the crux of our social problem to-day and a suggestion for its remedy to-morrow. No man is an Island, entire of itself 3 . . . any man's death diminishes me, Because I am involved in mankindg And therefore never tend to know For whom the bell tolls, It tolls for thee. -T.R.C. AN OPEN LETTER TO THE EDITORS OF THE RECORD As one of the older Old Boys, I obtain much pleasure in reading of the Modern activities at T.C.S. It certainly recalls many pleasant memories and boyhood experiences to my mind, many are the evenings I have spent, reminiscing over a precious copy of the Record. There could be no better way of maintaining contact between the older and younger Old Boys of the School, many of whom have sons, relatives and friends attending Trinity. The publication of such a magazine as this, also serves as an interesting guide to those who seek information about the various activities of the School. Though I find most articles in the Record excellent, I do feel that one important department is being overlooked or

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2 TRINITY COLLEGE SCHOOL RECORD Yet he will only fulfil this ambition by undertaking suc- cessfully not only his own responsibilities, but as well, by helping the other fellow over the rough spots which are bound to occur in school life, just as they will in the future. Too often, a boy is mocked by his classmates because he has some weakness, which is very obvious. This attitude is psychologically bad, for under the nervous strain of con- tinual teasing, the Weakness will develop into something much more serious. Instead, his fellows should encourage the good characteristics which every boy and man must possess to a certain degree. In this way, the boy will grad- ually tend to become more conscious of his good qualities, and will eventually overcome his handicap. Thus the boy's spirit will develop, until he in turn has attained the strength in reserve to help the other fellow, which has helped him over his period of uncertainty. Boys should take more notice of this inscription in the Tuck Shop, for there is no better training ground for later life than in a School of this sort. A boy who gains this quality early, will have that much more opportunity for success in the future. Moreover, he will find that this quality, which might be summed up as self-sacrifice, will prove invaluable in all future associa- tions with his fellow men, which, of course, is a social must for international co-operation. To-day, our world is in a state of ever-increasing problems. If one were to study the origins of World Wars I and II, he would discover that an identical situation is developing right now. However, if a third Word War should arise, the younger generation of to-day would be the un- fortunate ones who would have to iight it, surely it would be far preferable to adopt self-sacrifice as a. definite principle. If such a policy ever became accepted internationally it would certainly exert a strong influence in preventing World War III. At T.C.S., we criticize the foreign diplomats at the United Nationsg yet we represent a small minority of the future leaders of to-morrow. We argue and dispute among

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4 TRINITY COLLEGE SCHOOL RECORD omitted, perhaps for some good reason entirely unknown to myself. I refer to the possible inauguration of a section entitled Letters to the Editors. This suggestion is the result of a private desire to comment on certain features of the magazine, perhaps occasionally adding some interest- ing information gleaned from personal experience. If the Editors did consider this, as well as being very grateful, I should beg of them not to overlook the advantages offered by the organization of such a department. Not only would a closer connection be established between older and younger Old Boys, but also such a scheme could serve those boys attending the School at present. If they wished to comment on certain articles, or suggest some technical cor- rections, no better plan could be adopted. Hence, through such a service, beneficial suggestions or helpful criticisms might be made which would assist in overcoming some of the obvious difficulties connected with the publication of such a fine magazine. Taking all into consideration, I feel that the addition of such a section would indeed prove a welcome asset to all the fortunate readers of the Record. Keep up the good work! And thank you for at least considering, perhaps a needless suggestion, by an Anonymous Old Boy. T0 THE READERS OF THE RECORD We have discussed in full all the pros and cons per- taining to the above proposal. Finally, we, the Editors, have reached the verdict that the above innovation should be attempted for at least one issue of the Record. If the re- sponse, from both within and without, is satisfactory, this section will continue to be included in the remaining pub- lications of the Record for this year. If at the end of this time, the Editors decide that the organization of such a department is beneficial to the publication of the Record, the section will become a permanent addition.