Freeport High School - Clarion Yearbook (Freeport, ME)

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EDITORIALS up, and many a pupil needs such a stimulus in the morning. VVhen one arrives out of sorts on a dreary morning, music puts on that little touch that so often drives away the gloom. With very few exceptions everyone likes singing and if a per- son is so unfortunate as to not be ahle to participate, he at least enjoys listening. VVe have enough talent so we might have a school chorus. A good school chorus would help the school a great deal in many ways and would he of immediate help in the class programs. Another thing that might please a great many is that music might he used to till in those few extra minutes that are so often added to the hrst period and make it a longer period than any of the others. .losnpmnn Pomen '29 Ube New wl'flJODl30l1iC Although it was not until the middle of this school year that it was decided to use the money received from selling candy at recess to purchase an Orthophonic Victor Machine, we have al- ready gained much from it. The typewriting classes appreciate the opportunity of typing to music. WVe have a group of records made especially for typewriting use which set a speed averaging from twenty to one hundred and twenty words pcr minute. Music causes the typist to use a more uniform movement since he lends himself to the rhythm of the music. The pleasure thus derived facilitates the mind and destroys the tired monotonous feeling which often comes from the necessarily long practice periods. I5

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THE OLARI ON 'UCEU11 Ul1Ol'l2 It is a well known truth among athletes that team work in any sport cannot be over-emphasized. One man can no more win a meet than one man can make up a team. It is only when all its members pull together that it becomes a winning team. It is a great thing to be a member of a winning team. But in order to have a winning team every man must put his best into it. It is for this reason that when victory comes, every man experiences the thrill of success. If young people realize the necessity of team work, they will carry the idea with them all their lives. Athletics teach this idea to a great extent, and every coach drills into his men the value of working with others for a common end. Team work is needed not only in athletiesg it is important in the race of life. All individuals of a connnunity, all com- munities of a state and all states of the nation must pull to- gether. Lincoln said, A nation divided against itself cannot stand. That great saying, true then and now, will always be l31'l19. It is the application of team work. Today more than ever before nations are realizing that they must all work to- gether for the good of the whole world. It is only when all peoples catch the spirit of pulling together that international harmony will be established. Oliver Winslow flDLl5lC lin BSSCIIIDIQ May we offer for consideration the suggestion that music he introduced in our daily assembly? WVhy not have a little music every morning? This would, by no means, be a poor manner in which to start the day. Music has the tendency to wake one I4

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TH E OLARI ON The French classes have also profited, for they can achieve correct pronunciation by listening to records made by French artists. We have used our Orthophonie during the music period that We may become more familiar with the well known song writers and their productions, and that we may be able to recog- nize different instruments used in a selection. And last but not least our Orthophonic has furnished recreation and enjoy- ment at recess time. EDNA TRUE '29 the wflllle of Zltbletics An athletic program should be included in the curricula of high school, chiefly as a dive1'sion for the mind of the student for a few hours during the day. But this is not the only rea- son, for athletics develop the body by strengthening the muscles and thus cause the participant to be more agile. Furthermore, the brain is exercised as well as the body and in pursuit of some sports the accuracy of the eye is greatly improved. Nor must We overlook the fact that individual dicipline which aecures from participation in athletic contests is no inconsider- able factor. Undoubtedly the greatest benefit derived from athletics is its aid in building the character. Everyone admires a true sport. I believe, if you notice carefully, you will find that most athletes are citizens who display true sportsmanship in all walks of life. They are good winners, but better still, they are good losers ! GLADYS OIJIVER ,29 I6