Clifton High School - Rotunda Yearbook (Clifton, NJ)

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THE REFLECTOR WI IN Senior's scene twenty-five or less years from now: Ah, son, so you're taking Democracy now. You're taking up the history of Clifton? That's ine! Ch, you're studying about the change from the councilmanic to city manager form of government back in 1934. Yes, I was just about to graduate from Clifton High School when that change came about. I'll tell you about it .... Ways and means of making money for the Senior classes and other organizations in our school have lapsed. What's wrong? No ideas? A major plan I'm thinking of right now is that Clifton Night Revue. Quite a sum of money was realized on the affair, and I thought it was decided that it be an annual presentation. The Girls' Athletic Asso- ciation was in charge of it, but it was to be put into the hands of the General Organization. The proceeds of the yearly affair could then be distributed evenly among the active and Worthy groups of the school. But first we need an active G. O. Behold the New Reflector! We who have put into effect this new type of Reflector sincerely hope you enjoy it. Due to the unusual success of the Reflections Department's contest, you have a bigger and better humor section. See the action pictures in the Sport Section, and read something new in School Activities. Spend an enjoyable reading hour with the enjoyable stories and poems in the Literary Section. Warning to future graduates.-Make your plans for a graduation trip far, ever so far, in advance to insure a good trip. Don't be like us at present. Besides the trip itself, take some advice from those who know: Pay the class dues during the term, and avoid the last minute rush at the end of the semester to get this and that paid. What's this we hear about abolishment of marks? It seems that in certain places, the absence of marks for the pupils has increased their in- terest for the subjects due to the fact that they worry less about the abstract value of their learning. If such a plan Were to be adopted by schools, there would probably be many who would appreciate it. How- ever, there is a catch. The teacher quizzes you nevertheless, and at the end of the term, he is the one to judge Whether or not you are capable of advancement. You receive a note at the end of the semester as to passiing or failing. It's not a bad idea, but, like everything else, it has its au ts. Goodby, C. H. S.! Twenty-seven

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THE REFLECTOR VW IW FROM THE EASY CHAIR This is a fine, fine chair in which to become wrapped in one's thoughts, but I'll try hard not to become twisted in che thoughts, and maybe you'll know what I'm talking about in my -3- delirium. HO-HUM! I hear Mrs. Sears, our former teacher, has been blessed with a baby boy. A hearty cry from our ranks of Good Luck, Mr. and Mrs. Sears. Many missed the pleas- ai ant disposition of one of the most popular teachers in the school when Mrs. Sears, CMiss Mildred Peter- sonj , left school for a domestic career. We are glad to hear that she is very happy in her present station in life. Laurels for our good friend, Marvin Eberling, that genial Reflector stamp salesman. The hardy fellow is very active in motorboat racing, winning wide attention in the annual races at Albany. Quote the local newspaper: Marvin Eberling won wide attention in his feats until he cracked up at Lake Hopatcong last year. Something ought to be done about the telephone calls from the office to the classrooms. When a person is called to the office, he trembles all over until he gets to the office and has the interview over with. Gver the phone, they should say whether or not the fellow or girl is in any trouble. It would certainly relieve the minds of those wanted. But on second thought, shouldn't the person himself know whether he has done something wrong? We graduating Seniors, just as other Seniors in the past, have been accused of being Know-it-allsf' just like that. It has always been the custom for everyone to say that a Senior can't be told anything. This term, we grant you something. We may know our English, our mathematics, our French and Spanish, but we,ll listen to anyone who can tell us where we can get a job. Twenty-six

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Tl-IE REFLECTOR W' In PLANNING CAREERS Editor's Note: At our request, Mr. Berthold, Director of the Vocational Guidance Program to be introduced in September, presents in this article the guidance plan pro- posed by Principal Walter F. Nutt, and approved by Superintendent of Schools George I. Smith. Hard times are particularly hard upon the young, not so much on account of the immediate sacrifices they are call- ed upon to make, but rather because of the break or lack of continuity in their e life's plan brought about by a period of depression. While it is true that some pupils still are fortunate enough to be able to continue their studies in colleges or technical schools, many young men and women are leaving the public schools, not, as formerly, to enter upon their lifeis work, but, unfortunately now, to enter upon a period of enforced leisure or non-employment. The School is keenly aware of this condition and is striving by all means in its power to ameliorate the evil effects of it. 0ne expedient has been the en- couragement given to graduated pupils to return and take up post-graduate work in the High School. Whenever pos- sible, also, available funds have been applied to the further education of worthy students. To a limited degree some jobs have been opened up to pupils who have shown exceptional ability in given fields of endeavor. For many years academic guidance and advice have been given to senior students about to graduate. In recent years, however, it has become increasingly evident that new trends in society are forcing a planned economy upon us all. The School perceives the need of helping all its students toward the goal of the realization of a full and happy life. In order that each pupil may be speeded on his way of Ending his place in the world in which he lives, Vocational Guidance has been introduced in the public school systems. In the past, various plans of Vocational Guidance have been tried in numerous cities. Some have been most serviceable, others, due to the introduction of too much academic red-tape, have been disappointing. Our school has endeavored to profit by the successes as well as the failures of others and has, after careful consideration, decided to put into opera- tion a plan especially approved by the Research and Psychological Labora- tories of Columbia University. Twenty-eight