North Central High School - Tamarack Yearbook (Spokane, WA)

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What Constitutes a School What conslitutos a school? N ' ot ancit ' iu halls and ivy mantled towers. Whore dull trad itions rule W ith heavy hand youth ' s liiihtlv sprin in powers ; .Vol spacious pleasure courts, And lofty temples of athletic fame. Where devotees of sport Mistake a pastime for life ' s highest aim ; N ' ot fashion, nor renown Of wealthy patronage and rich estate ; No, none of these can crown A school with light and make it truly great. iUit masters, strong and wise, W ho teach because they love the teacher ' s task, And find their richest prize In eyes that open and in iriinds that ask; And boys with hearts aglow To try their youthful vigor on their work. Eager to learn and grow, And quick to hate a coward or a shirk ; These constitute a school, A vital forge of weapons keen and bright, Where living sword and tool Are tempered for true toil or noble fighl ! Rut let not wisdom scorn The hours of pleasure in the playing fields : There also strength is born, And every manly game a virtue yields. Fairness and self-control. Good humor, pluck, and patience in the race Will make a bad heart whole To win with honor, lose without disgrace. . h, well for him who gains In such a school apprenticeship for life; With him the joy of youth remains In later lessons and in larger strife! — Hfitry I ' aii Dykf