Central Junior High School - Reflector Yearbook (Saginaw, MI)

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egg:- KD cms THE ANNUAL REFLECTOR 25 +I Let Me Remember By N. W. CHAFFEE HY did I buy this book? I have made some school friends I do not wish to forget. There are Mary and Susan and the boy who played opposite me in A Peach of a Family. I just must have his picture to show my grandchildren. Yes, when I am forty and fat, I must have my own picture as a basketball shoot- ter to prove my wierd stories of winning Central's games those cold days in January. My associates will say it is a fish story if I do not have this Annual to prove it. Yes, there are a few teachers whom I revere and wish to remember. There is a teacher whose face will remain with me always-no, no, not because it's homely- but because there was character, kindness, and sympathy behind it. Oh, I nearly forgot that loyalty to old Central is reason too for keeping this annu- al in our bookcase Every little helps. Four- teen hundred helps make a real aid. New suits for our volleyball team may be made possible by my own efforts and example in buying a Reflector. And see those boys and girls! How I used to enjoy sitting in assembly and listen- ing to them pour forth their heart's feelings in music for our enjoyment. They did their best for Central, too. And wasnit there fun in doing it? Do you remember the night that chap sang his way through the musical comedy? And the girl in that picture look- ed so much a queen in the play that I nearly lost my head in thinking of her. When I think back, now that I am married and have a home of my own, I prize this Annual Reflector fwith my nine A picturel because I can now see as though it were yesterday, those of my asso- ciates and teachers who taught me good habits of industry and citizenship. I think I will put the dusty book away again for when I am seventy or eighty, I shall want to live my youth over again in imagination. Oh! I am again in Central and how I love it! Those were the days ! Let me remember lr at It Life indeed must be measured by thought and action, not by time. -Sifr John Lubbock 14+ First Prize, Good Sportsmanship Essay Contest Goocl Sportsmanship By RUTH MARY PHELPS UST what is a good sport? Does it mere- ly concern sportsmanship in theiields of competitive games, or does it concern us in all phases of life ? Assuredly, it is the latter. , There are so many disappointments that one would be foolish to allow them to anger or embitter one, therefore, a good sport, Whether in games or other affairs, is always a smiling loser and amodest winner. He is trustworthy because he would consider it a slight upon his intelligence and ability to be otherwise. This particularly applies to school life wherein the temptation always lurks to be dishonest in one's studies. Coon SPORTSMANSHIP concerns the willingness to participate in all activities re- gardless of one's ability, if merely to further one's own knowledge. A good sport never loses his temper because of the for- feit of a game. He never boasts of his prow- ess to others norhumiliates his opponent, and especially, he never belittles his oppo- nent's efforts. He agrees, whenever possi- ble with his companions, but he never hesi- tates to defend what is right. He obeys those in authority and does not resent their instructions, for he knows that it is their duty to keep order. A good sport places a value on life and limb. He never intentionally hurts anyone. He is always fair and just if called upon to give decision in any matter, and he always tries to see the other fe11ow's point of view. He abides by his friends during peace or trouble, and is always true and loyal. In other words, a good sport is an ideal citizen, schoolfellow. sportsman, and friend. QJWFD Honorable Mention, Poetry Contest. April By DONALD WIELAND, 8A Oh! the winter's overg Summer's drawing nigh Spring is wearing blossoms, Blue is the sky Grass is growing rapidly, Buds are on the Bowers: We are all so glad for April with her showers. So .sas L2

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is KD 24 THE ANNUAL REFLECTOR A5 -'NI lv'- Character Building First Prize, Character Building Essay Contest, by VERA WHITE, 8A . HARACTER IS KING, is a phrase often read or heard. It simply means that your character is the main part of your life. Without it you cannot hope to succeed for it is the sum total of what you are. Character emerges out of clear, clean thinking and doing. Any worthwhile job requires a good character, and the ability to get along with folks. It is necessary to be straightforward, fair, and truthful in your dealings to build up an upright char- acter. Honesty, mutual confidence, and strict truthfulness make for a sound char- acter. Many things help make a good character, but the following twelve traits are important for a good sound character. They are as follows: Honesty, cheerfulness, generosity, good- sportsmanship, dependability, courtesy, democracy, neatness, personal appearance, leadership, unselfishness and independ- ence. ' Character is built gradually. It im- proves by doing your daily tasks as well as possible. A person with a sterling character makes friends easily and keeps them. They have the ability to make friends and to get along with folks. Character helps out in many ways. People trust the folks they like and who are honest. People work for the folks they like. In return they will tell you of opportunities where you can ad- vance higher and also they will like to do things for you. The sum total of character is expressed by what you do. Character brings out a good reputation. Reputation is what people think you are. Some people would rather have a good reputation than a good character, but people who have a good character will find their reputation is also good. In some cases their character is not brought out as plainly as others, but, it is much better to have a good character than to.have a good reputation. Reputation comes from character, but sometimes it comes from people's personal opinions which most always are false. Stu- dents who get along with their teachers and school companions will most likely get along in the world when outside of school. Business concerns get more customers and better trade by honesty and square dealing. Some may think the most famous and best men were born in wealth. This is not true. A good example of this is Calvin Coolidge who started out as a poor farm boy, and advanced to be one of Amer- ica's noted men. The career of this man demonstrates that the determination to succeed is a greater asset than any of the so-called advantages that birth or wealth can give. Men such as this show that their character is good, because they have been trusted and have had great responsibilities which helped our country. Some people may ask, How do you know they have a sterling character? The answer would be that men or women could not succeed or advance as did this man if they didn't have a good character. Do everything possible to develop a ster- ling character. We must trust many people in the world, so let us show that we are the kind of a person who can be trusted. The people with sterling character are the hap- piest people. QIWFD Honorable Mention, Poetry Contest My Baby Brother By NORMA DAVIS, 9A. We have a dear little baby, He is only two months old: But small as he is I can tell you He's worth his weight in gold. He has hands that are soft and tiny, And eyes so big and brown, Dimpled chin and wee little nose The dearest one in town. Mother lets me hold him And I talk to him for a while. He looks around so sober D Then he gives me the sweetest smile. Sometimes it's tears instead of smiles, Then I give him back to mother. But whether it's smiles or tears I love my baby brother. - til! Keep the jewel of liberty in the family of freedom.-Lincoln

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nl-u-.xg K L says 26 THE ANNUAL REFLECTOR +I 1+ Guidance 7th Grade N TIMES LIKE THESE every one who contributes to public welfare is entitled to know the benefits derived from his expenditure. Perhaps there is no depart- ment of our school work more in need of puplicity than that of guidance. It has been said that guidance is the main function of our school, that the vari- ous subjects taught are but tools that aid in guiding the child to a happy and success- ful life. No one is in better position to under- stand the tremendous importance of the change that takes place in the life of a child when he enters junior high school than the parent. Instead of being under the supervision of one teacher throughout the day, he must make every changing ad- justment called for in a junior high pro- gram at a time when nature, too, demands so much of him in this changing, growing period. In his guidance period he should feel a steadying, supporting, sympathetic influence. It is here he is made acquain- ted with his new work shop and taught how to succeed in junior high school. He is taught the plan for his Work and where it may lead him. He learns of the cost of his training to the community and to rec- ognize his indebtedness. He is shown that the successful worker must have a sound mind in a sound body and the right spirit to become a good citizen, and he is taught how he may achieve this- He learns to measure his own progress, one ofthe main aims of the course being character build- ing through habit formation. Finally, in the 7th grade, each pupil is taught how to choose his elective work. In higher grades this will lead him to a natural choice of his life work. It is the prupose of the guidance depart- ment to support and cooperate with all teachers in all work and activities of school and to help the individual child to his ful- lest possible development. -F148 Teacher: Johnny, why did you laugh aloud a while ago ? Johnny: I didn't mean it, teacher. Teacher: You didn't mean it 1 Johnny: No, teacher. You see, I laughed up my sleeve and forgot there was a hole in my elbow. Honorable Mention, Poetry contest- A Day at Camp Natsihi . By SALLY HOWELL, 9A We rise at seven from our bunks, The air is crisp and cold. The girls are all so sleepy, but It's morning, we are told. Our bathing suits, oh where are they ? Ah, now we're laughing in the lake Let's hurry up to the mess hall, Boy! How that cook can bake! Flag raising, don't we feel proud? We're at Natsihi, we're working, Living up to the standards of citizenship, Doing without shirking. Now blessing, then breakfast, We eat and sing asong or two, Who in these surroundings, here Could ever find time to be blue? Classes begin, now we build Our Hres of wood and birch bark . The wind might blow there over again, But why not take it as a lark ? The bugle's blowing, it's swimming time, Of course we're all in a hurry. To see who can get to the water first. lt's fun to watch them scurry. The water, we love it's fresh, cool depth As it laps around our faces. I'd rather be here with all my friends, Than to have jewels and pretty laces. Lunch, then rest hour, we lie alone Just breathing in pure air And thinking of all the fun we've had With no worry and no care. 'Till suddenly the whistle blows, ' It's free period now, We read, we sleep, we race Or sometimes go for a row. Soon night steals in, and the evening fun ls had while by the camp fire. We have shows, or play, or Else we sing, While the moon soars higher, Then we go to Luisa and jump into bed, The moon looks down for awhile, The water echoing, they're singing taps, We go to sleep with a smile. SPF! To Mrs. Lillian M. Walsh. To the tune of When Your Hair Has Turned To Silver Now your hair has turned to silver, But we love you just the same, ' We will always call you our pal, That will always be your name, As we traveled on through Central And we meet you day by day, You will always be in our heart, As we travel life's Highway. By Margaret Kerr and Margaret Piersall E fa?