Caribou High School - Reflector Yearbook (Caribou, ME)

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PRlNCIPAL'S PAGE Each year as graduation approaches, one finds himself wondering at times if there is anything that might he said to a graduating class that would be at all helpful, as the members go forth from school to take their places in the various positions in life in which they may find themselves. Such a task is difficult, for it is said that it is easier to teach others -what to do than to do the things our- selves. However true this may be, there are certain facts that tend to promote success and to which it is well to give consideration at any time. First of all, a person to succeed must know himself, must be familiar not only with his capabilities but also his shortcomings in order that he may develop and improve the former and correct the latter. Having thus reached a conclusion in regard to oneself, he should act, making the start from the point where he finds himself, with a firm determination to continue to grow. T-he person who ceases to learn and improve himself does not stand stillg he goes backward. Another criterion of success is t-o form early in life as many good habits as possible, and having once formed these habits, to hold fast to them at all times. In this way one's energy is conserved to perform the acts that -cannot become ha- bitual. How miserable is the person who never makes habitual the routine acts of each day. Happiness is the key to success in the home, in school, in business, and in society generally. lt is not a matter of money or position, ibut comes rather as a result of keen interest in things aibout one. To be happy, means th-at one can rise above sordid circumstances rather than to be indifferent to conditions that are not good. Happiness not only makes for success, but lightens one's load as he journeys along. Finally, one's success in life is determined to a large extent upon his will- ingness to work. To read biographies of successful 'men is to be convinced of this statement. Every instance of success, as recorded in history, is proof of the statement. At times it would seem that this word is disappearing from one's vo- cabulary, but only those who retain it and are conscious of it, will rise to the lop. Work means doing not only those things one is supposed to do, but the many things that are not represented as required duties. Thus, then as the graduating class completes their school activities in Caribou High School, I would suggest that they become 'acquainted with themselves: that they form all the good habits possible: that they resolve to .be cheerful: and that they recognize finally that work is the key to success. JOHN A. PARTRIDGE

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To Nathan fps-iviu who as our Class Advisor throughout our Senior High School years, has ever heen a friend and helper, we sincerely dedicate the l958 edition ofthe Reflector.

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