Midland Secondary School - Yearbook (Midland, Ontario Canada)

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M. H. S. REVIEW Page Fifteen 'lffalchittnrp While thanking the editor for giving me the privilege of contributing the Valedictory to this year's Review, I would like to congratulate the edi- torial starf and the school as a whole on this splendid publication. The undertaking on the part of an editorial stall' of editing a publi- cation such as this, is by no means, a small task. It has been said that, in life, it is only those things that we strive hard to accomplish that we real- ly appreciate. If this be true, then this Year Book should certainly be appreciated and I feel sure it will be. Through the necessary work of editing and publishing a Year Book. the pupils learn to work happily together to a common end. This does a great deal towards co-operation among the pupils in other endeavours. It also serves another worthy purpose, that of being an interpreter to par- ents, of the school and its various activities. In this way, it will show the older people that the youth of to-day is really accomplishing, at least, a few. true and worthwhile things, regardless of the prevalent criticism con- tray to this. The factor behind the Review is the Literary Society. This is one of important sides of High School education beyond the four walls of the class room. Here, the pupils are given an opportunity to participate in a wide range of work requiring and cultivating executive ability. The Literary meetings are held frequently throughout the year and are attend- ed by the entire student body. The programs are put on almost entirely by the pupils and are both enjoyable and instructive, and provide excell- ent opportunities for development along social, literary, and public speak- ing lines. Little need be said about another important phase of M. H. S. life. that of school athletics. In the past few years her athletic achievements have spoken for themselves. This success has only been possible by dil- igent and consistent training on the part of a large number of students, along with this, the excellent school spirit that has always been prominent in the school, has played no small part in her success along athletic and many other lines of endeavour. Our High Schools and Collegiate Institutes throughout the Dominion provide wonderful opportunities for development as individuals and as Canadian citizens. Through the medium of the Literary Society, school athletics and last but not least, the class-room, there are many advantages of self improvement to be gained. Proficiency in any one line carried to access may seem sweet for the time but it is not building the proper foundations for life. He, that would gain most from his years spent at High School, should strive to participate in all sides of school life. Some one has said that, As a man thinketli, so he is. Thus, as we live our lives at school, whether lop-sided or well-balanced will depend on how we are going to live them later on in the much harder game of life. Times flies. and M. H. S. will close its doors on many present pupils as it has done in the past. Then. many of our cherished friendships formed at school will be severed forever and many fond happenings and things that might have happened, will only be memories. So let us make hay while the sun shines and in whatever we do, let us work when we work. and play when we play. Personally altho' M. H. S. seems still near to me, as the days go by, so the realization of the true and worthy purpose a High School can serve its pupils, dawns on me. I feel that many ex-students will agree here, that our appreciation for M. H.S. grows almost in the degree that our criticism and fault finding increased as school days passed. LIONEL GIDLEY.

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P100 Fourteen M. H. S. REVIEW' 1Bte5ibent's smarts To the Members of the Literary Society : As the term of the Literary Society draws to a close, the Executive of 1927-28 wishes to take this opportunity of ex- pressing their appreciation for the help which the students have rendered. Early in the term, when elections were held for the var- ious otlices in the Society, the student body was very enthusi- astic and enthusiasm has been retained throughout the year. The reason for this liveliness is friendly rivalry between the forms, The Executive planned a program to bring out the talent of as as many students as possible, and by again putting up the shield for the best form program, rivalry was develop- ed. The training received during these meetings is of great value when school days are over and the student is thrown upon his own resources. Never will anybody regret the time they have spent in helping the Literary Society. In after years it is something to look back to with pride and happiness. The Literary Society adds some finishing touch which can-- not be obtained by merely attending classes. Co-operation is one of the factors which makes a success or failure of the So- ciety and as a result one learns this most important lesson. Another important factor, self-confidence, is gained by those who participate in the programs since they overcome stage fright and nervousness before a crowd. As the days pass and graduation approaches, we look for- ward with mixed feelings of joy and sadness. To some it means leaving the school forever in order to choose life's oc- cupation. To others it is just another step upward in education. To those being separated from their class-mates and old friends, the memories of co-operation and good times in the Literary Society are a solace. To the others the Literary So- ciety is a source of education and enjoyment, and serves to break the monotony of the school year. Years glide by, new pupils enter the school and the older ones graduate. Literary Society ofiices change hands and often pupils elected to fill the positions are unaequainted with their duties. However, through enthusiasm and co-operation the newly elected members soon learn their duties and the pro- grams reach the same excellent standard as they have in other years. The Literary Society has always been a success in the school and this year has not been an exception. The Execu- tive worked well together and it was a pleasure, rather than a task, to work with the members and the students while plan- ning programs. As long as everybody puts their heart into the work. as they have done this year, the Society will be a suc- cess, but only on this condition will it be true. To the Student body offuture years, co-operate with your Executive, and may the Literary Executive of next year,192S-29, enjoy success in all their plans. JOHN P. JORY.

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