Danville High School - Medley Yearbook (Danville, IL)

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MR. JOHN E. WAKELEY, M. A. VValwash College and University of Illinois Principal A Milestone Many of the important milestones in one's existence are passed but once. Among these are beginning school, completing the work of the elementary school, and graduation from high school, an experience which is soon to come to some 260 of our present stu- dent body. As you have passed through the ex- periences indicated by the above mile- stones, have you had some share of joy, of happiness, and of good for- tune? Have you made the best of your advantages which have come your way? an a Beginning With greater fields of accomplish- ment open to you it is well to keep in mind the people and circumstances which made it possible to reach your present situation. To live up to the best you know and to help others to do the same will in some measure repay all those who have contributed to your success so far. My wish for all students of D. H. S., particularly for the graduates of 1932, is a sound mind in a sound body and the opportunity to use both. -jonN E. WAKI-3Lr3v. Pain' Six

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rr.. ... MR. C. E. VANCE, M. A. University of Illinois Supcrinicndenf Regards to D- l-l. S. lt is my earnest desire that all pu- pils and all teachers have a keen feel- ing of personal responsibility toward the high school of which they are a part, that they revere and respect her traditions, that they be jealous of her Page Five good name, and that they be charitable toward her faults while striving un- selfishly for her improvement. It is a pleasure to feel that I have a part in this work with and for you. -C. E. XIANCE.

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The Essentials ol: Success lt has occurred to me that the most essential equipment of the ex-stu- dent of today is rigorous self-discipline. 'llhat which leads to success is related to personal responsibility, adequate self-control and painstaking care to do the correct act. XVe live in an increasing- ly scientific and mechanistic age. Our physical strength is multiplied many times by pushing a button, moving a lever, mixing up a concoc- tion by chemical formula. XYe live in an increasingly complex age socially and politically. We are befud- dled by countless opinions of thousands of authorities. Vile are asked to take a I stand on questions ranging from neighborhood interest to world importance. VVe live at a time when morals are being exploded and sacred institutions are being attacked by the most astute minds of the earth. To use our newly developed physi- cal powers, to analyze the social prob- lems, to select what is best of the old morality and throw out what is im- practicable of the new challenges one's utmost ability. 'llo what degree is the ex-student of today efficient in this essential? One fact may help to answer the question. The American school represents the Page Sercix MR. R. M. DUFFIN, M. A. University of lllinois 1-Issisfant Prinrifvzl most successful experiment ever con- ducted along these lines. lt has got re- sults before. lt represents the world's best procedure for creating self-dis- cipline. lt will improve, but the gradu- ates of Danville High School, as typi- cally representative of other groups, may feel that what has been done for them and by them to secure this self- discipline is the best the world has to offer. lt is the starting point for suc- cess, -R. M. lDL'FF1N.