Central High School - Cog N Pen Yearbook (Newark, NJ)

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Tr ILE, SCHOOL SPIRIT FOR SENIORS Talks on school spirit are generally given to fresh- men, for it is assumed that the Senior has a super- abundant supply. Indeed many think school spirit consists in working for the school through the various organizations and clubs, cheering the different teams on to victory, and that as soon as school days are over, school spirit and all that pertains to it are things of the past. This is an entirely erroneous view of the matter, for graduation, instead. of doing away with school spirit, ought to increase it. We, who are about to graduate, will do either of two things when we leave high school. Some of us will go on to secure more education in higher institu- tions of learning, and the rest will enter the business world. Whichever we do, the eyes of those above us will be on us. If we go to college, the teachers will base their opinions of Central on the way we conduct ourselves there; if we enter business, our em- ployers will hire other graduates of our school, only if we show ourselves industrious, capable, and trust- w orthy. Let us keep this in mind and show real school spirit by making a good reputation, not only for ourselves but also for our Alma Mater. W.W.D KNOCKERS There are some people who can never don rose- colored glasses and see Pollyanna’s side of life—and who don’t hesitate about letting other people know it. There are many such in Central, and for want of a stronger term, we call them knockers. ‘They see something wrong in the way the school is run, and instead of bringing complaints to the office, where they should go, or try to right the wrong themselves (which is oft times possible), they take it outside the school grounds and air their grievances among non-Centralites. To say the least, this is poor sports- manship. When outsiders hear Centralites knocking Central, they immediately take up the practice themselves No! enemies within the school who give Central a “bad and can we blame them? It is these “friendly rep and give the real Centralites a lot of work try- ing to live it down. Central has a larger enrollment than any other high school in the city, and this may be the reason she has so many knockers. But if you can't be a real Centralite, at least be a good sport. —M. R. W. THE PIVOT When our school magazine first came into ex- istence, it was a monthly publication and issued by the student body. When we became an all-year school, the PIVOT was turned over to the Senior A Classes. confusion and misunderstanding among the student body. The PIVOT is a Senior paper in the sense that the Seniors are responsible for it only. It does not mean that undergraduates may not contribute ma- On the contrary, the PIVOT Board is al- True, your con- It is this fact which has caused so much terial. ways on the lookout for writers. tributions may not be accepted the first time, or even the second time; but should you become discouraged, remember that De Maupassant wrote for ten years without results, and gather courage from that. Rome wasn't built in a day, nor are good editors made in a Experience is necessary—essential, and by writing for the PIVOT, you will get it. Make this your PIVOT, the Senior PIVOT, Central’s PIVOT, but make it your best. It takes time but— you've got to be good to be fast. term. —M. R. W.

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THOUGHTS OF COMMENCEMENT Perhaps Commencement ıs really a better name foı the occasion than graduation. For Just as graduation from youth means the commencement of manhood and the better womanhood, so does graduation from schoo! commencement of a bigger—and let us hope life. When we were graduated trom grammer! school, we felt so big, we were sure that the Leviathan would sink ing to Central we found that we were not if she carried more than a dozen of us. Com- “such-a- much” after all, despite our be-ribboned diplomas, COMPANY Company manners, like all other artificialities, are absolutely taboo, in school—and elsewhere. Form good habits. Be attentive to speakers in the morn- ing assemblies; be courteous to your teachers and classmates; keep your work up to standard; and last, but not least, keep your school clean. Then you will be neither flustered nor embarrassed if visitors should appear unexpectedly. Particular stress should be laid upon attention to morning talks. Most pupils think that the assembly period is the time to finish up homework, to read the white dresses, and longies. And so on through the years either three, four or six as the case may be, we have developed into Seniors, and are afflicted with Semoritis.'” At the conclusion of this term the more fortunate of us will receive their diplomas, the goal reached after long years of punting, tackling, fumbling. But whether we all go on or not, let us remember get- ting a diploma is not the only accomplishment in this It is an honor world. yes. M. R. W. MANNERS write-up on yesterday's game, or for Sue to tell Lou what a wonderful time she had at the dance last night. If you are one of those people, change your mind. You will expect the same courtesy when it comes your turn. If you talk during one of these addresses, you may be missing something worth while, and worse, you may be annoying your neighbor who does want to listen. So be courteous—even if it hurts. —M. R. W.

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JERRY’S RECORD TIME RUN By LONY At a word from Coach Bender the two boys tossed off their sweaters, and danced on the spikes of their running shoes to the edge of the cinder track. 1 hey were of about the same height, but there the similarity stopped. Jerry Granger was dark of hair and eyes, and wore a sort of permanent frown and a purposeful On Bud P team-mate, was a blond, smiling fellow with a look expression. the other hand, erkins, his that seemed to say that there was no such word in his life as care. It was the annual California-Stanford track meet, and on both sides of the cinder oval, the bleachers were thronged. Two maniacal cheer leaders tried to outdo each other in imitations of a contortionist. Jerry and Bud were the only entries for Califronia, and as they joined the coach, they saw their oppon- ents coming toward them. Hudson, the star of the Stanford team and of the four opponents, was the only one they feared. Just before Hudson came up to the starting line, Coach Bender finished his talk to his men briefly and characteristically. “Remember, we're counting on one of you to beat Hudson, but it won't hurt my feel- ings any if you both do. You can doit. You Jerry, have more speed than he has, and if you fight, fight, to the last inch, the race is yours. Bud, you let your- HART self go, and for once in your life take something seri- ously. Run to win. Don’t imagine that this is just 3oth of you have to fight and Don’t think of anything else but breaking that tape ahead of any- a pleasing pastime. fight hard or we'll lose the meet. body else.” Jud, flexing the smooth muscles of his legs, smiled Sure coach, we'll do our best. Lis- On Monday we start East to enter the intercollegiate champion- cheerfully. ten, one more thing, said Bender. ship meet at Harvard. I am taking only one man in each event. One of you two will be in the quarter- You've been about even all season, first Jerry But the one that beats Hud- Now, it's up to you, and mile. winning, and then Bud. son today goes on the trip. for the love of California, do your best. Fight every inch of the way. As they were trotting out to the starting line, Jerry's thoughts were three thousand miles away on a bed of sickness with his poor mother. It was for her that he wished to win the race, so that he might go East with the team to see her. Jerry thought with a trace of bitterness what the trip meant to him, and what it meant to Bud, whose parents were millionaires. То him it meant his mother's happiness, her health, and perhaps her life. To Bud it meant just a carefree