Prescott High School - Hassayamper Yearbook (Prescott, AZ)

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The Hassayamfier Members of the Prescott School Board DR. J. IIARVEY BLAIN President of the Hoard Member Nine Years MR. M. B. 1IAZELTINE Secretary of the Board Member Thirteen Years DR. JOHN W. PLINN Clerk of the Board Member Five Years MR. FRANK C. Y II ISM AN Business Manager of the City Schools ‘age Eight

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The Hassayamper I oreword » IIE greatest study for mankind is man.” Tlie greatest activity for I mankind is that devoted to the betterment of man. The betterment of man, of society as a whole, is brought about through the improve- ment of the individuals and small groups of which society is composed. To work for the good of man is. therefore, not so much a long-range, star-gazing search for something great as it is the practice of every-day helpfulness through personal effort and by means of institutions organized to serve society. The High School—being devoted to the generous development of all the desirable qualities of character, to the strengthening of mind and body, the establishment of ideas, and the preparation of young people for successful entrance upon activities of adult life—forms, with the elementary school and the college, the chief reliance of society for present welfare and future progress. To do its part in carrying on such a great work the high school must be comprehensive in its activities and varied in its interests. It must always depend upon earnest work as its main reliance, but. not to ‘‘make Jack a dull boy,” it must also furnish recreation. Athletic games, social diversions and fun have their proper places. It has become a custom among high schools to provide a record of the outstanding events of tin year in a year-hook or annual. To bring out such a book stimulates endeavor and pride in achievement. Though it may some- times seem unduly taken up with .good times, it does not mean at all that serious work has been slighted or that too much time has been given to fun. Such seeming is due to the fact that school days are happy days; in retrospect are the happiest days. It is well that this is so. for success itself is commensu- rate with happiness. In school, and after school days are over, the finest success comes from devotion to work; and the most lasting happiness, from success in work and in service to others. It is entirely fitting, then, that the “Annual” should set forth the good times and the fun along with the many varied elements that make up the high school life. To the followers of the “Hassayamper” we say. “Be happy, he useful, he true. Let the sunshine of your smile drive away the clouds of discontent and sadness, and you will make the world better by your presence.” Nine