Elwood Community High School - Crescent Yearbook (Elwood, IN)

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f'f i'f if.i- ' 'c V' 'W .fr +:f'--wewwfagtpv Vocations, Good and Bad Be what Nature intended you for, and you will succeedg be anything else, ana' you will he ten thousand times worse than nothing. -SYDNEY SMTH As occupations and professoins have a powerful influence upon the length of human life, the youth should first as- certain whether the vocation he thinks of choosing is a healthy one. Statesmen and judges are noted for their longevity. Scientists and mathematicians and others who have dwelt upon the exact sciences seem to have escaped many of the ills from which humanity suffers. Great students of natural history have also, as .1 rule, lived long and happy lives. The occupation of the mind has a HILLIS great influence upon the health of the body. The pursuit of science tends to long life by its atmosphere of harmony. We shall probably find more old men on farms than elsewhere. There are many reasons why farmers should live longer than persons residing in cities or than those engaged in other occupations. There is no doubt that aspiration and success tend to prolong life. Prosperity tends to longevity. if we do not wear or burn it out in the feverish pursuit of wealth. In choosing an occupation, cleanliness, pure air, sunlight and freedom from cor- roding dust and poisonous gases are of the greatest importance. There is danger in a calling which requires great expenditure of vitality at long, irregular intervals. He who is not regularly, systematically employed incurrs perpetual risks. Select a clean, useful occupation. If there is any doubt on this point, abandon it at once, for familiarity with bad business will make it seem good. Choose a business that has expansiveness in it. Choose an occupation which will develop youg which will elevate youg which will give you a chance for self-improvement and promotion. You may not make quite so much money. but you will be more of a man, and manhood is above all riches, overtops all titles, and rharaeter is greater than any career. LContiune:l 10 Page 161 -..Qi 11 Eau.-

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His Cwn Time A high school student has difficulty with some of the questions and problems he encounters. He is not dull but the answers and solutions are elusive. One of these problems which holds the key to the sort of life he will live is that of what to do with his time. Some solution must be found while he is yet in high school if his habits. his attitudes, and the outcome of his efforts are to be satis- factory. He will need to use part of his time in a vocation. In this matter he is not likely to have free choice. Necessity and chance. 'his environment, his heredity, the things his father does. and what is expected of him all combine to dictate 1 how he shall earn his living. But outside of working hours his time is his own to use as he likes within limits imposed by SUPERINTENDLNT SMH-H his economic circumstances and his social responsibility. Q The proper use of his leisure time should bring him enjoyment, balance, and the development of his abilities and powers. It should lead to making the most of himself. ln order to get best results our high school student should find for himself the things he really wants and likes to do. He should find hobbies, reereations and amuse- ments which are creative and are valuable as they are planned intelligently and lead to growth and wholesome development. He may be helped 'by considering these activities as falling into certain groups as suggested by a recent writer who suggests: doing things. such as games and sports and many other things which are neither games nor sports but which bring about an exertion of brain and muscleg making things , includ- ing the arts, painting, drawing, music, acting, craftwork and the likeg acquiring things, which takes in all sorts of collectionsg and finally learning things , which takes one out into the vast field of knowledge through reading and study. These are all in order when work is done and lessons finished. They are of very great importance. They hold the key to one of the most baffling problems which confronts our high school student. The method of solution is action following wise choice and careful planning.-XVILLIAM F. SMITH 10

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Teachers and Students' Time Schedule 7:30 Hosier and Lindley arrive and wait in the corridor. 7:45 McDermitt, Robertson, Cox, and Kratli join them. 7:50 Students begin to arrive. 7: 51 Hillis opens the office and teachers go to their rooms. 7:59 Forney, Records, and Foote arrive. 8:00 Bell rings and students fill the halls. 8:04 Davis checks i-n. 8:05 - 8:24 York and Boston promenade. 8:2472 Byus storms in from the south and the Sloan sisters incorpu latedu, in from the north. 8:25 All is silence while the attendance is checked. 8:27Xi Wheatley and Bolinger rush in. 8128 Hosier in the lead. 0 IFII-lad... Mary Evelyn Harbit's figure, Helen Dunn's straight nose, Frances Mae DeHority's fair skin, Betty Brown's perfect eyebrows. Mary Kathryn Harris's hair, Carmen Barnes's graceful hands, Carol Hiatt's bright smile, Marjorie Boston's long eyelashes, Mary Ellen Yarling's studiousness, Becky N0lan's personality, Edna Maley's cheerfulness, And could dress like Evelyn Faust, Oh. what a woman I would be! --H-val 12 Voices are heard throughout the buildings as classes begin llill-lad.. Stephen Sorba's build, Francis I-lendersorfs eyes, Bill Hoose's straight nose, Robert Stevcn's fair skin, Tom Davis's hair, Pete Wolfe's mouth, Larry McCarel's personality. Carlos Little's bright smile, Fred Mooreis popularity, Albert Weclellis strong hands. Joe Fl0yd's studiousness, And could dress like Bud Powell Oh, what a man I would be! ls:-