Bourne High School - Canal Currents Yearbook (Bourne, MA)

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BOURNE HIGH SCHOOL 5 SCHOOL SPIRIT T his subject has been discussed and written about for a great span of years, but school spirit is what makes or mars the reputation of the school. We are apt to think of school spirit as the enthusiasm that manifests itself at a school football game. This is a form of school spirit, and an important one, but it is not by any means the all of it. I had planned on defining the term, but the more I thought about it the more I realized the difficulty of the task. There are certain terms in the English language that do not readily yield themselves to definition. School spirit is one of these. If our high school had the right spirit there would be com- paratively few cases of discipline and no gray hairs on the master’s pate, nor would there be any furrows on his brow. If we had the proper spirit we would not say or do anything to hurt our school, our teachers, or our classmates. We would say nothing about a person that we would not say in his presence. If we had the proper spirit we would attend regularly. We would not sneak around and do anything we would not do in the open. We would not in any way mar and destroy school property. We would perform our appointed tasks willingly and cheerfully. We would be democratic, and not cliquy. If we turned out to be failures as students, we would find some other cause other than the instruction of a poor teacher. You can’t learn unless you have the will to learn! Yes, school spirit is a whole lot more than paying your ath- letic dues and emitting half-hearted yells during the athletic contests of your teams. If you have this undefinable attribute you will not only be successful at school, but a success in life. Let’s strive for this worthy spirit! Kempton J. Coady, Principal

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4 APTUCXET DEDICATION In consideration of the fact that in Bourne is the si te of the first Tradin, Post of the Pilgrims, and that uhe Junior Class saw fit to call its magazine, “The Aptucxe t,” we, the editors of this paper, dedicate the magazine to the Town of Bourne.

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6 APTUCXET AN INTERVIEW WITH MR. PEEBLES I. Question: What do you think about the school spirit and cooperation in Bourne High School? Answer: School spirit in Bourne High School is of a high type. The young people, almost without exception, realize the serious purpose of secondary education. A great number of the students are really concerned with making something out of their school life. Most of them are honestly striving to do a good job in the school work. These boys and girls can be depended upon to do the right thing, even in trying circumstances. School activi- ties are supported and there is due respect for school regulations and for those who make them. II. Question: Are the boys and girls of Bourne High School courteous? Answer: Yes. Courtesy is the spring of society which eases the jar. Those young people who take the trouble to be courteous ease many of the jars of high school life. Courtesy springs from kindness and the spirit of kindness, rampant in a school, assures good spirit. III. Question: What do you think of extra-curricula activ- ities? Answer: Extra-curricula activities in the high school are very important. In fact there are some educators who believe that boys and girls grow as much intellectually through these activities, as they do through the pursuit of academic activities. Participation in the outside activities of the high school, such as. Dramatics, Instru- mental Music, Operettas, working for the School Magazine, Ath- letics, and etc., are very valuable, for they provide an outlet for the individual to express himself in the things that he is most interested in. Working for this magazine, either through provid- ing material for it, securing advertisements, or the selling of the magazine are activities that develop initiative, self-reliance, co- operation, and stick-to-it-tiveness, all of which are very valu- able in all the relationships of life. IV. Question: What is your opinion of the value of Dramatics? Answer: Participation in Dramas is a very valuable experi- ence for any young person. To have had experience in appearing before an audience is one that saves future embarrassment. Poise, self-assurance, confidence, and the ability to inhibit; — such traits of character are essential for success in every day situations. The stage surely is a training ground for these virtues.