Brockton High School - Brocktonia Yearbook (Brockton, MA)

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BROCKTONIA 1929M Class Day OHicers ooo1929 LOUISE A. DAVIDSON DOROTHY M. BARNES LORRAINE F. SIMPSON Prqphgt Prophet Prophet E ' 1 gms 5' STANLEY A. ABERCROMBIE CARLETON P- BURRILL Prophet PTOPMY MARTHA Ej SMITH MADELON L. BRITTON Hmtoflan Historian ANTONIO P. PROCUPIO JAMES O, STONE Historian Historian

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HEADS OF ACTIVITIES

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I 3 l l . 14 BROCKTONIA LAXVRENCE M. NELSON Class Oraror Class Oration PROBLEMS OF YOUTH In these days of mechanical ad- vancement, of social betterment, and of greater educational advantages, we who are on the threshold of life. must realize that we have problems to solve. Whether our way will lead through the portals of some higher academic institution, or directly into the tournament of life, we shall en- counter at least two basic problems. These problems, the solution of which is extremely essential to the success and happiness of each indi- vidual, but particularly to youth. concern the choice of a life work and the selection of friends. By a life work I do not mean a mere job. but rather a profession or trade where a goal manetizes, and a gleam of greater achievement beckons. In the problem of selecting friends, we must discriminate between the permanent and the evanescent, be- tween the true and the periidious, be- tween the constructive and destruc- tive. Like the wise mathematician, who lirst studies his hypothesis before tackling a difhcult proposition, we must Hrst study our capabilities, our likes and dislikes before reaching a solution of our problem. Since un- doubtedly no one knows us better than we ourselves, this solution is based on accurate self-analysis. Our Htness should be compared to mental and physical standards, Some voca- tions demand a high degree of men- tality. while others call for greater physical endurance. In addition to these fundamental standards, we should carefully weigh our likes and dislikes, as well as our limitations. Thus the analysis of our faculties and our inclinations should eliminate most chances of securing a position for which we are not suited. Let us keep in mind, moreover, that no matter what a man's work, he can do it better if he is well-informed. In m-y opinion, the question of what service we might render is a