N R Crozier Technical High School - Wolf Pack Yearbook (Dallas, TX)

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l l ffff iff ,5'f'ie fi rs t:-ze ' s-an 1, ,L H1 iii i iq V l it l L l ? 5 its i, ' ' i l t ' 3 3 at an V ,I i t You Crm Do lt W l Over the ofFice doors of cnc of our national magazines is written the laconic in- l l l scriptifn, You can do itfl In this simple phrase is couched the deeper meaning of tv! l l c-ne of the manifold benehts of education, and much of the explanation of what is , , M usually termed success. One of the most necessary and gratifying experiences that can 32 come to an individual is the acquisition of positive belief in his own powers and capa- i l bilities, and knowledge of his limitations. Of the numerous good results that should lg!- W accrue from high school training none is more important than the development of self- ful 'ig reliance and initiative. For without self-confidence, without faith in one's own ability Hg and decisions, nothing can be undertaken with any assurance and satisfaction, and, JL without self-trust, fear, timidity and hesitation will always be present to disturb and W is annoy. Q I - V Ii lb Self-trust, says Emerson, is the basis ,of success, and again, says he, Trust M Ii' thyself, for every heart vibrates to that iron string. This does not mean presumptious In belief based on false pride, egotism, or ignorance, but rather confidence that springs from x -3- knowledge gained from difficulties overcome, from powers tested and proved, from gg 'll' desires and, aspirations felt, and from determination that knows no hindrance. Self- qu Y-Q1 reliance, while based upon conscious knowledge of present powers and limitations, must 3 anticipate future attainments by making adequate preparation for their realization. Q In This implies study and testing of self along the line of native bent and desire. ix E Some one has said, Count that man your worst enemy who shakes belief in yourself. W ml just as truly it may be said, that individual is our best friend who believes most in us N1 , and who causes us to believe most in ourselvesfl Likewise, that teacher is the greatest 'Q if teacher who can best draw out the pupil, thus causing him to have confidence in himself. l -5 believe in his own possibilities, and face out upon the world with the feeling that he's ' eg able to achieve something and contribute something to the world's needs. The earlier i tg! one learns to rely upon himself and the more fully to discover his powers the more -l meaningful life will become. On the contrary, it is one of the sad but not uncommon E sights to find pupils everywhere who are utterly lacking in self-confidence. pupils who 6- have not learned to rely upon themselves, and who have never experienced the satis- Q11 faction that comes from self-reliance and achievement. Im lt is the increasing purpose of the high school to provide. through varied courses and -if varied methods of instruction, adequate means for giving each pupil the fullest oppor- Fu-l tunity for self-realization. Indeed, the wonderful expansion that has taken place in the ml 5 high school course of study is but the conscious attempt on the part of the school to E- M minister more adequately to the varying needs and capacities of all pupils-to provide is Q., some work that will be within the reach and the interest of all. , X It is the glory of America' that men may and do rise above native environment and Uh social conditions-that positions from the lowest to the highest are open to all who will 1 1 qualify for them. Not fate, net chance, but the fiat of one's own will is the criterion I . 1 of success. The measure of achievement is in direct proportion to the determination and effort put forth to meet the conditions of success. Ability to do, ability to achieve. ,Q ability to excel in any line will not be possible in a large measure without insight and , i j desire. without application and preparation. without courage and determination, without integrity of life and honesty of purpose. L V S ' i . . T KARD. - -gi OC i, i I ti ! 1 Q f , L all ' i , 1 1 , l i i ' A f . ...... H 'J l .L,.,-.4--..-.-. ..a---- ,.--.,.4.. ag .4 . .i ' , L.. . . -s-... . ..K gi a sq, pa'-if 1924 1-as-i-5-2-ra t -ive 'PUyefEigltteen ' ' M ' T

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