Plainfield High School - Hermiad Yearbook (Central Village, CT)

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fivu-at-Crwqwn-w -QHE ganammnv-A W i de nite plan when they enter high school. Some are fortunate enough to st ke the right course while others wander from one course to another, mziking it hard for themselves, achieving very little toward success, then, w n graduation comes, they wonder why they are not up to the standards of th course. If a pupil cannot decide definitely before entering high school, hejshould at least decide as quickly as possible while he is attending a second- ary school, so that he will be able to place special emphasis on some subjects which will benefit him most. i The second element making for success is the aim to develop a personality th t corresponds to ideal manhood. The term personality is used in the broad se se of the word. It means that man should develop himself so that he can co! mand respect, admiration, and confidence of his fellowmen. i The matter of personality is now receiving more thought and attention a ong people. It is a deciding factor in making of success. Men that are ex erienced in placing men in positions of responsibility can fully see the value of a pleasing personality and its effects on other people. Examples of the value of personality are around us. One man will make an immediate success while another, equally as well qualified, will struggle years before hei can obtain any degree of success. The true success is not due to luck, buit to success factors which are ability, personality and perseverance. The better these factors are developed, the greater will be the success. i At times it will take all the will power and determination you haveg nevertheless do not give upg keep on going. Never give up, has been the motto of many successful men. Therefore it should be the motto of every individual who desires any degree of success. There is not such a word as can't g everything can be done by hard labor. Giving up because some things come hard, quitting because he lacks sufficient backbone to carry on, dropping because of discouragement, turns a man's spine into jelly, and makes a loser of a possible winner. The failures are due chiefly to lack- of perseverance and hard labor. Work while you work and play while you play andathen you will never waste any valuable time. In other wordsg Constancy of purpose brings Success.

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THE HERMIAD Q SUCCESS Q CWalter Koss-19291 measure success in terms of wealth, others in terms of achievement. It is easy to see that one cannot become wealthy honestly, unless he makes HE desire of every normal man in the world is success in life. Some something of himself. It follows naturally that one who makes something of himself will make money. No matter how strong the desire or how determined the purpose one cannot achieve distinction in the twinkle of an eye. Nevertheless, a person should make a brave attempt and at least try to make of himself as much as he can. He should aim high and work hardy then he will at least make a good living. It is natural that everyone should strive to make a good living. This means that he must make enough money to live comfortably, educate his children, provide protection for himself and for his dependents, enjoy some of the luxuries of the world, and save enough money to insure him a com- petency in his old age. This is by no means an easy task to accomplish. Most men in this world barely make a living for themselves. As a consequence, when in need, they will have to depend on support from others. A The question now arises: What procedure must a person follow in order to succeed in life? The answer to the question is complex and differs with the individual. Nevertheless the first thing to do is to select a definite career, that is, choose a vocation that appeals most, one that seems to fit the needs of the person. After this is done, concentration of thought and effort on the accomplishment of the chosen vocation is necessary. It is a great mistake to drift along aimlessly and trust to good fortune to become successful in life. The majority of those who follow the line of least resistance achieve nothing and are numbered among the unskilled. They cannot make much for themselves, because they have not made much of themselves. Being unskilled they have to labor along with their associates, they cannot enjoy themselves, and probably will not be able to provide com- fortable living for themselves and their dependents. ' It would be ideal if every young man could select a definite vocation before entering high school, This would enable him to lay his course and concentrate his efforts accordingly. His vocation would bring him something detinite to work for, something to inspire him, something that would serve as a beacon beckoning him to go forward. Many young' students have no e. 5. ia ffwrcf 'rw-HY. M, ,GM ', if Y Y s 3 9 5? ii ,ELA . 5 fi fl , ,Q -JF! he Q 55 .55 J . 1A is :5'.,. f . it ,af f 3 :fi 'Q-it . 21 F it ' 'r e-'af '-ik 'JP' , .. 'Er 1' . Ny -Z - : 'ir ,,. ,i .2 1 1 LM 1 it 'M ,. - L: Lf, , :fs JA: tg fa it if i ,,,,' .. 1 RTK, If:- l UHF-,ay ' ,V-5 'f v' W F' if

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was HEBMIAD 1 DOES IT PAY? flda M. Tracy--19291 S this is a theme for the Hermiad and since most of the readers of this magazine are high school children, I have decided to write a story with a moral attached to it. This decision was based upon a systematic study of the different classes of children around me. The time is around the last of any month and the scene is any class room in which a monthly exam is being giveng the characters, a group of children sitting expectantly at their desks, papers before them, pencils poised, and their whole attitude that of dejected martyrs. The signal is given to turn over the papers and all start to write simultaneously. A half hour previously, a small, timid youngster had witnessed a solemn compact between two of the smartest girls of the class and the smartest boy. One of the girls, whispering excitedly, neglecting to lower her voice to the medium usually obtained when discussing private and important affairs of any kind, uttered the following words which the youngster, who, by the way, had no intentions of eavesdropping, overheard. Eddie, will you manage to sit in front of us during the test, and turn your paper so that we may see it if we get stuck? Well, said Eddie, you know it would seem funny if I should sit way over there by you girls, and anyway all the fellows would laugh at me. Then you do not think it would be worth doing, even for the sake of two dances at the Senior reception ? pleaded the second girl, W-e-l-1, two dances each with two pretty girls are not to be sneezed at, he decided, and added abruptly, All right, I'll do itg but be careful or we'll get caught. With these words he hurried away to join the rest of the gang. There. laughed one of the girls, didn't I tell you it would be easy? Yes, the other replied, you're a wizard all right. At this moment the bell rang and the two hurried to the class-room. The timid youngster, making her way more slowly, muttered between set teeth, So that is the way they do itg no wonder they always get on the honor roll. Eddie is such a nice boy too: they have no right to bother him. I'll bet they won't give him the dances at the reception either. Thus a very indignant young girl found herself one seat in back of the two schemers and two seats in back of the adored Eddie. One hour passed, during which time the exams were completed and collected.