Brackenridge High School - La Retama Yearbook (San Antonio, TX)

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MR. ROY R. KAY Vice-Principal THE chief elements of success are determination and perseverance, according to Mr. Kay. Once the student resolves to succeed and possess these two prerequisites, nothing can really prevent his reaching the desired goal. There must be a willingness to work in the face of difficulties and, above all, a faith in one’s self. Thomas A. Edison and Helen Keller overcame handicaps and seemingly insurmountable obstacles, all because of their own undaunted efforts in pushing ahead. The successful person must be willing sometimes to pay the price of self-denial, hard work, and self-control in order to “follow the gleam”. He must be willing to work now with the faith that credit will conic later and victory will be his. He must believe in himself, stand firmly by his own convictions, and Victory will be his in the end.—Mary Blanche Suavely. Piujc ?.r,

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 TO succeed, one must be dynamic. A dynamic person, or institution, must and will adapt itself to conditions as they are, and not as they might be. This is the keynote to success, according to Mr. Gary. Bracken-ridge is badly over crowded, and each student and member of the faculty must make a conscious effort to adjust himself to the conditions, and to do his part to keep these handicaps from halting success. The crowning achievement in high school is preparation for adult life. Mr. Gary firmly believes that a school is a failure and that mental capacity is worthless unless accompanied by spiritual growth. Habits formed while in high school train the student for future life. Wrong habits make the future weary and rough. If the right habits are formed, the future life is molded for success on an easy and happy pathway. Thus forcefulness, determination, and cooperation lead to victory.—Ruth Fuhrman. Pune 25

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MISS VIOLA MOORE Dean THE fundamental requisite of a successful high school career is a definite plan of work. This is the belief of Miss Viola Moore, Dean at Braekenridge. Students of Brackenridge are offered excellent opportunities to plan their work so that their plans may become realizations. A great deal of effort, however, as in any task, is necessary. Only through continued effort can much be accomplished. Work which is done spasmodically is of little benefit. Perseverance is the only path leading to Victory. Cooperation between students and faculty is also necessary for the welfare of all associated with a senior school. No battle was ever won when only half-hearted assistance was given by those engaged. Achievement of the “three C’s”, character, culture, and citizenship, should be the goal of every student at Brackenridge. These virtues will provide material upon which may be built a life dedicated to the edification of humanity.—Paul Coleman. Page 27