Hillsdale School - Telescope Yearbook (Cincinnati, OH)

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Motivation in school life

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MLs: Shoemaker -- Librarian, and Tiger.

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Although a major part of school hours are spent in classes and in academic work, a con- stant flow of other activity takes pl'ace during the school week. Many guest speakers and fall events, such as the Harvest Fair and the Miracle Play, add to the 'business of the fall' and winter terms. The traditional Miracle Piay and Harvest Fair take much preparation, but give great ioy in return. A number of active clubs organize protects throughout the year that keep their members busy, not only during club meetings, but also in their spare time at school and at home. The most important of these organizations is the Student Council, an elected body which determines the rules of the school and which enforces them. In the past few years, the Student Council has initiated the Honor System so that students who are responsible and mature may have the privilege of studying in unsupervised study halls and classrooms. This is one of the most impontant factors at Hillsdale today as it gives to each student the motivation to assume responsibility and to be trustworthy. Another elected body of importance is the Athletic As- sociations This organization, through its endea- vors to promote all athletic functions and sports- manship, instills in each individual the basic ideas of fairness, regard for the fellow man and again, a sense of responsibility. The incenr tives which these two cl'ubs and others strive to impart to the student body are not always obvi- ous to the individual, but are a fundamentat part of school life A