Higgins Classical Institute - Scroll Yearbook (Charleston, ME)

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6 H. C. I. SCROLL cln1lu-c1cu1an-mil:--n 1111 nu-nn1un--nu1lu-uu1un1u- 1 1 I1 11:11-u1su1nu-1nu1u1u-a+ SPORTSMAN SHIP NVhat does sportsmanship mean to you, and you, and you? I find that in the average American's life, our parents try, even in infancy, to teach us right from wrong. Perhaps, as a youngster, our parents may speak of this preparation not as sportsmanship but as attitude. And isn't attitude a form of sportsmanship? Attitude is the way we force ourselves to become accus- tomed to an obstacle in our presence. In other words, in our first daily teaching, attitude is a game and can be played with a certain degree of fairness. ln high school, attitude or sportsmanship is still au important factor. Play the game fairly is a group of words that is rehearsed and rehearsed before us in every classroom. Each teacher tries to make us see that the more we accomplish today and every day, the batter we can play the Game of Life tomor- TUXV. Upon completion of high school and col- legs, we face life with the knowledge and the understanding that we have acquired in the past. It is difficult, extremely diflicult, to face such an obstruction, but, remember, Life is a game wherein sportsmanship counts more than anything else in the world. jo Ann Peirce ,45. WVHAT TO DO WITH TIME More than ever before we should be think- ing about what we should do with our time. Time does not stop for anyone or anything, but keeps steadily marching on. In time of war it would hardly seem neces- sary to speak of wasting time, yet .we find -people who seemingly have nothing to do and still others who have plenty to do but are doing nothing about it. How important it is that every American do his part! Everyone should work out a scheduled plan so that he can get the most out of each day. In our school there is a great waste of time on the part of the pupils. If young people could only be made to realize the importance of getting their studies and getting them well! This is particularly true of the boys who ex- pect to go in the service soon. Many soldiers have chances to go to training schools and col- leges, but fail their examinations because they wasted their time in high school. Let us now change the scene to that of Aniericais defense plants. How far would our armies get if the men and women in our fac- tories shirked? Not far, we can be assured! Why are these plants kept going night and day? That is easily answered. They are fight- ing against time. People say this could be done and that could be done if we only had time. That is why every person in America should be utilizing his time to the best pos- sible advantage. Do you think that our boys who are fight- ing on the battle-fronts are taking time out for a rest? I'll say they're not. They'rc forg- ing on! llow would the people of America like to hear that all fighting has ceased, so that the boys could have a little diinking party and rest for awhile? That wJuldn't sound very well, would it? Well, I don't imagine it sounds any better to our soldiers when they hear that production on the home front has been slowed up thirty percent be- cause of strikes and drunkenness. Ultimate victory can be ours if every per- son does his bit. So, remember, that time is mninunitiong use it wisely! G. H. '45. NURSES IN THE WAR This single word nurse may not mean much to some people, but right now, more than ever, nurses are proving themselves one of the most important parts of this world. Our Army and Navy nurses are now scattered all over this vast universe. They are at the front trenches with the boys and are saving many lives that would be lost without their aid. They go through endless hardships right along with the boys and are willing to do it to help their country. At Bataan, a great many nursessfvere cap- tured by the Japanese. What has happened to these valiant women-no one knows. The government is badly in need of nurses at the present time. Many married women, who can possibly spare the time, have signed up for nurses' aides. They help relieve much work from the now scarce registered nurses in the civilian hospitals. All retired regis- tered nurses have been asked to go back to work if their health will permit. The government is even offering to pay for the training now if girls will train in the Cadet Nursing Corps. They give, besides the training, a monthly allowance of 315, and this increases with time. They are also furnished

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H. C. I. SCROLL 5 +.1gg1..1.,1.k-..1..-...1 .-..- -nina-nn--un-un1nn-uu1n-an-an-nu1mm-uuzuruu1un1ul1un1nu--ll--IQ: there ls harmony between all the nations of the world there will always be war. Thus, it is our duty to provide for the es- tablishment and preservation of the things for which our boys are fighting. -J . B. '44 CHALLENGE I challenge you, America, to make a true American citizen out of me. It was only yes- terday that I was afraid of life, afraid of the opportunities that the future holds for me. Only yesterday I, just a child, was sheltered under my mother's wing. The world seemed to revolve around my parents and what they thought was right: I agreed with them. But as I grew older, I began to realize what life can hold in store for me, and I began to dream of success. The first step to my dreamed of success was my entrance into Higgins. Here at this preparatory school ls the foundation for my whole life, for I am learning how to get along with other people. ' In the dormitory each girl has a roommate. We must live together happily and not quar- rel. We share each other's possessions and each of us has to give up something to the other, in order to have perfect harmony. We share both joys and sorrows with each other. Our lives at Higgins, will be a memory that we will cherish in our hearts forever. Higgins helps a great in offering courses for a future profession. Biology, chemistry, and anatomy will help one in a medical or nursing profession. Latin and French are a direct preparation for college. French, or any modern language, helps those who enter the service of our country, especi- ally those who go overseas. Home economics prepares one for a direct vocation or home- making . We also have an excellent opportunity to friendships. Girls have invited me to homes, where I have become acquaint- form their ed with their parents, and have learned from what Boys times ships mean know kind of environment my friends come. and girls start friendships that some- last forever, although usually friend- between boys and girls in high school nothing: but it helps young people to with what kind of people to associate in later life. At Higgins we are taught to be courteous, helpful. and faithful to our elders. In later life that little bit of politeness may gain us a position, the lack of which would mean pov- erty. We are taught to be loyal to our school and to our teachers. The discipline here pre- pares us for the school of life where the rules will be much stricter. Failure or success is the result of discipline. Because of the opportunities that are offer- ed by this school, I feel more confident to face the future, eagerly and fearlessly. I hope that I, only one out of many thousands, will be able to serve America, dutifully and faith- fully. -Colleen Snow '45 WHAT IS ART? In how serious a manner have you ever looked at art? Do you know the true mean- ing? Art is, according to Webster: one, knack : two, ingenuity g three, a branch of learning , four, application of skill and taste to the production of things of beauty, especially painting or sculpture 3 five, that which is produced by such application of skill and taste. Perhaps you have always had a vague idea about art or you have thought of it as the Uhighbrow stuff that museums of painting and sculpture hold. Let us consider, though, the real meaning and its relation to us, for whether you know it or not, there is a definite connection to our daily lives. Examine the first and second definitions: knack and ingenuity. A relationship is clearly seen here, for one's knack of doing a task is often helped by one's ingenuity. This means any job, whether it be the study of algebra or the digging of a ditch. Have you been taught to do your best, no matter what the job may be, to make it a real success? Here aptitude is aided by your own or suggested improve- ments. When the work is over, if you know you have done your best, have unflinchingly and unwaveringly met each trial and sur- mounted it, the feeling of satisfaction is just- ified. But if if you have dodged responsibili- ties repeatedly and tried to burrow through seemingly impassable obstacles, then you should be prepared for the avalanche of trouble that will start your way. Do a job, do it well, try to do it better than you thought you could, and you'll be pleased with the re- sult. Plan to do even better next time but be sure you've done your best this time. You'll find happiness. you'll radiate happiness, and you'll receive it. The remaining three definitions might be considered as a whole. Do you think of music or painting as being about the only things encompased by the definition? If you do, you are far misled, for any job may become a piece of artistry if it is done with an applica- tion of both skill and taste. Examine the pen- manship of some people or the way a certain boy builds his model airplanes. Here are un- mistakable examples of true artistry. Some feather dusters are made so that they seem to approach perfection. Plainly, art can come from all. Have you ever thought about the word in that sense? When you do, you will most surely decide, I will do my very best in everything, make the task a success by using my ability and skill. I will be an artist. L. B. '45

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H. C. I. SCROLL 7 Ololx-ll1nu-1:11111nn-nxnliuliluiulr-nu14:1nl1n1u1:mininu1nn1nn--un1n1llinniul-:sinus-nn1nn1ncln with books and smart uniforms for outdoor wea1'. It is an excellent opportunity for any girl between the ages of 17 and 34 that can pass all entrance exams. It is necessary that the girl be a graduate of a high school. The Red Cross nurses are also doing a won- derful job now. They work tirelessly for the servicemen of any country. They keep up the morale and courage of the sick and the wounded, and of the prisoners of war. ln the streets of any nation, when we see a nurse, we can really say Hats off to the nurses! Rachel Clement '4-1. NVHY STUDY? I consider that every person needs an edu- cation. The knowledge that becomes educa- tion can always be obtained if one has the ambition to study, to learn from nature and experience, as well as from his surroundings. The first great thing in the world is to he a man, that is, to behave well, to have con- sideration for others, and to introduce a new way of living in order to make a better world in which to live and rejoice. Man's greatest teachers are nature and ex- perience. Nature can teach man his use in the world, the object of living and what his life may contain, providing he gains all the knowledge he possibly can to overcome his ignorance. Plants are improved by cultivation and why ean't man he improved by education? All living things are equal. When we come into this line, complicated, progressive world we know very little. Our senses help us to gain our Iirst degree of knowledge, and then our environment helps us to learn how to live with others. Since we are not always going to bc innocent children, we must go farther to gain the formal education of life. Life is a game, but a game cannot be played unless one knows the rules. lVe gain valuable knowledge from observ- ing others, and get experience from various cirelnnstances. XVc experiment with all factors pertaining to mathematics, chemistry, physics, history, and explore the works of our highly educated an- cestors. lt was these educated people who helped create this modern world and make it a pleasant place for us to continue our work lor the next generation. Knowledge can he obtained in various ways. Some of thc most important ones are schools, travel, and experience. One who doesn't attend school when he has the opportunity isn't necessarily the one xvho can not learn, but the one who will not try to make himself a better human being. 'l'here is much in this world to learn and il' one should study all his life he would find that he still wouldn't know everything. This question, therefore, Why study? is to he answered simply hy saying To overcome as much ignorance as possible. Therefore, don't waste timel Never put off until tomorrow what you can do today. Make every minute count! Dorothy Libby. ll s