Pennell Institute - Whirlpool Yearbook (Gray, ME)

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THE PENNELL WHIRLPOOL INTEREST OF THE TOWN PEOPLE IN OUR SCHOOL The progress of our school and the place which it holds in the community depends largely upon the interest which many of the town people show in its activities.. When І attended a town meeting two years ago there was an article in the warrant asking for an appropriation for the Athletic Associa- tion of Pennell Institute. One of the trustees, in expressing his views, said, “Tf the bovs want to get some money for their athletics let them join the woodchoppers' association and earn it as we had to do. Another gentle- man, a member of the alumni, made statements of a similar nature. It seems that such people harbor a sort of jealousv because the boys of today have more opportunities than they had when they attended this school. Schools are constantly changing and are offering more opportunities to the younger generations. There are many members of this town who prefer to see the school remain in the same state which it has alwavs been in. A school's popularity depends upon its activities with other schools. and a school often means the upbuilding of a town. Nearly every school has a gymnasium or is building one. Pen- nell Institute has no means by which to accommodate visiting athletes. This lack of accommodation is a great handicap to the school. When the hockev rink was flooded a vear ago by the town's water, the athletic asso- ciation paid for it. This act did not show very good spirit toward the When the spirit of some of our town's people changes. the spirit of the students will change and the school.

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In Memoriam FLORIETTE EDWARDS

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THE PENNELL co-operation of their interests will have far-reaching results in the progress of our school. JUST GETTING BY “Why should I worry about study- I got by last period and I think You can study ing? I can get by this one. if vou want to. I'm going to take it easy.” Tt is often true that this slacker will be able to pass in his studies and even to receive a school diploma. However, when he goes into the world to make his living, he will often find that this policy of just “getting by” is detrimental to his success. [ might illustrate this by the story of two young men who were class- mates in high school. James Walker was an industrious boy who always aimed to do the best possible in all his work, while Rolland Roberts, on the other hand, was one oí the “just getting by” kind. Both received their diplomas and took an high electrical engineering course at the Northeastern University. After graduating from the University, Walker secured a position and readily received promotion. Roberts secured a position, but at the labor depression he was the first one to be laid off because he had carried his “getting by” policy too far. If we are to be successful we must start at first with the idea that we are going to do our best in all our work. If everyone had lived by this policy of just “getting by” civilization could not WHIRLPCOL have advanced to its present stage, and if we try to live by it, present condi- tions will not improve, H. F. M. A FRIEND I know of nothing which is more inspiring to a member of any organiza- tion than the thought that there are some people who are faithful to its support. There are people in town who have helped the school in various which I shall not enumerate here. I wish to deal here particularly with one who has helped the school, especially the Athletic Association, in many financial depressions. As these gifts were made out of pure merit and not for publicity, I shall not mention the name. I merely wish to assure that person that every member of the school is very grateful for his kind donations. Many times when the Athletic Association was in need of money he has graciously donated them a generous sum. It is this kind of backing that enlightens the spirit of the students and makes them inter- ested in their school. If this interest is prevalent throughout the town, then the school will be a better benefactor to the community. ways Н.Е. М. SETTING A GOAL “What do you intend to do after you graduate from high school?” “I don't know. I haven't thought about it. How often is this the reply when a student is asked that question. He is