Lexington High School - Crystal Yearbook (Lexington, VA)

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BRADLEY TYREE, President The Student Government of the LEXINGTON HIGH SCHOOL The Honor System, under the able leadership of Bradley Ty ree has, from all aspects, been very successful. A higher standard has been set by the Executive Committee and although it has had disagreeable tasks to perform, it is hoped that their decisions have been for the betterment of the Lexington High School. It may be truthfully said that up to this year a feeling of real interest has been lacking towards the work of the System. The laws of the body had not been carefully obseryed and enforced, and although little improve- ment has taken place, the Honor System that our school can be proud of is seen for the future. Others will take up the work where we have left it and to them will be intrusted the better Honor System. Student Government means not only the rules of the Committee, but more the rules of the students themselves. The Committee is merely a me- dium through which the students can work, and unless the students hold up their end of the bargain, it will decline in power and efficiency. Thus, it is the duty of every student to uphold the laws and clauses of the Constitution for Page twenty-six

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which its stands. As soon as the student fails to do his part in the govern- ment he becomes a detriment to the working of the System. The influence of one person may make or break an Honor System and the only way that a greater Honor System can be created in the Lexington High School is through more whole-hearted coopera tion on the part of every boy and girl in school. The old saying, “Together we stand, divided we fall,” fits ade- quately into the situation. Student Government in all phases of school administration is being car- ried on bv many hi h schools. It adds unlimited experience to the students. The presidents of such an organization has a real burden on his shoulders and unless every pupil cooperates such a scheme is impossible. Just as our country has fought for its political independence and realized the value of its victory, so can the students of every school realize the independence of com- plete student government. The Class of ’30 has striven toward a higher goal in Student Govern- ment. May our desire of looking back upon L. H. S. and finding a perfect Honor System be answered. Thus the Class of ' 30 leaves the Honor System of the future in the hands of our fellow students. Page twenty-seven