Red Bank High School - Log Yearbook (Red Bank, NJ)

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24 THE ROUND TABLE Be on time. Cultivate ipatience. Do not argue with a Department Head, it is useless, say nothing but gradually work out your own plans. Do not hesitate to ask for the repeti- tion of a word, better then, than having the letter returned. If the dictator does not invite interruption, before you leave his desk, ask your question. Punctuate as the letter is dictated, although in most cases it will be done for you. When taking dictation, do not scrib- ble an unfamiliar word but write it as it sounds even though it may take an extra second. Do not rely entirely on your memory for after an hours dicta- tion, your word has become “cold.” Read the letter to yourself as you are transcribing it, it aids in punctua- tion. Understand the subject matter you are writing about. A good plan for marking off trans- cribed letters from your notebook, in- stead of marking with a check or cross. is to write the date the letter was trans- cribed. This dates it and checks it. Number your notebooks and keep from say, one to ten for reference. When sending enclosures—if the en- closure is given to you to be sent with the letter, you are responsible for same. Sometimes the dictator has not pre- pared the enclosure at time of writing letter, it will then be necessary for him to attach same himself. What if he neglects to do so. Who is forced to take the blame? The Stenographer. As a safeguard, when writing the dicta- tors initials and your own in the corner of the letter, put the letters “enc” under the initials of the one who sent out the enclosure. For instance BHT EWS enc meaning the enclosure is not in the Stenographer’s -hands and therefore not responsible for same. The above notes are a few points which I have found useful and trust that someone may receive some benefit from my early mistakes. Evelyn W. Chandler, 1917.

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THE ROUND TABLE 23 “Opportunity has hair in front but be- hind she is bald. If you seize her by the forelock you may hold her, but if she should chance to escape, not' Jup- iter himself could catch her again.” I knew on “Commencement” night that my chances of getting ahead in the world depended entirely upon the true meaning of the phraseology of my diploma coupled with the truth in that Latin proverb. Many of my schoolmates sought fame and fortune among strangers, some going hundreds, yes thousands, of miles from home. I decided that there were just as many golden hours among friends and remained close to my alma mater. A few years spent in the mercantile field gave me the opportunity to “find myself.” I saw a wide field of opera- tion and I entered therein. I seized Opportunity by the forelock and held fast. The files of our class paper, “The Eureka,” will show that in my school days I had a fondness for newspaper work. I was not only a contributor to its literary columns but one of its business managers as well. I re-enlisted in newspaper work as cub reporter for The Red Bank Regis- ter and I have remained in this field ever since guided by the motto, “Dili- gence is the mistress of success.” To- day, due in a very large measure to the efficient' instruction imparted to me by my courteous and faithful teachers at the Red Bank public schools, I am at the head of the commercial depart- ment of The Red Bank Register as its Business Manager. I am also one of the directors as well as the secretary of the firm which owns and publishes The Red Bank Register, which is the largest and most influential country weekly newspaper in the United States. I am very proud to be one of the Alumni of the Red Bank Public Schools. My school days cover the period of the slate and sponge with one’s knee as the desk with seven to nine pupils on one bench to the time when individual desks became com- pulsory and all necessary class-room material was supplied by the taxpayers. Do not neglect the importance of a good education. Do not waste the precious moments which go to make up the school hours. Respect your teach- ers at all times and by so doing you will gain additional self respect. Be a credit' to your parents, to your school and to society. THOMAS IRVING BROWN, Class of 1897. --------o------ School days are the happiest day of all! How often we were told this when we were in School and how often we sighed and wondered where that ter- rible idea came from. Of course we had lots of fun but for the studies— entirely too much homework and at night we were too tired to study, but not to tired to dance. After Gradua- tion our minds were soon changed, and those of us taking a commercial course, soon became resigned to our task, that of a Stenographer. Perhaps the following will only in- terest those pursuing the Commercial course, as I can only speak from the standpoint of a Stenographer, having been engaged in secretarial work since my graduation—1917. I note below a few points I have learned since I began my course in the School of Ex- perience.

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THE ROUND TABLE 25 In our first issue of the Round Table we welcome many friends, some old, some new. It is our aim to form new friendships and also to keep the old. All exchanges are welcome. We may be hard in our criticisms but we 'believe it helps. You can help us greatly too, by being fr'ank in yours. None of us can be perfect and others aid us in finding our mistakes. There- fore we believe that we are doing you a good turn, in our remarks, and you will be aiding us with yours. The Round Table acknowledges the following list of exchanges: THE RED AND BLACK—Reading High School—Your stories are very in- teresting and show talent. Your cuts are good. Class and Club Notes in- dicate fine school spirit. TRIDENT—Neptune Township High School—Some cuts would make your literary work more interesting and your magazine more attractive. Your ath- letic notes are good. CRIMSON CRIER—Keyport High School—Your paper shows great possi- bilities. You have made a fine start. Keep up the good work. Make more of your literary department. THE REFLECTOR—Leonardo High School—Your literary department should be enlarged. Why not some original stories? THE CHRONICLE—Niagara Falls High School—A very newsy paper. Your humor department is fine. PERISCOPE—Perth Amboy, N. J.— Your literary department deserves spe- cial mention. TARGUM—Rutgers College—A very interesting weekly.