Ricker Classical Institute - Aquilo Yearbook (Houlton, ME)

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The Aquilo Page Twenty-one DOING OUR BIT Right now Ricker is attempting to carry out two large projects. One, the Junior College, is already well on its way and seems to have a prom- ising future. The other, the S100,000 campaign, is also progressing, al- though slowly. The trustees and principal are working to bring these two attempts to a successful outcome, for both are of vital concern to Rick- er. Does it not follow then that we, as students, should also be helping? We can do this very easily in this way: while on our vacation let us not forget our school altogether. Rather, let us remember to tell people about her, and about the worthy tasks she has undertaken. When they see the enthusiastic way in which the stud- ents are backing Ricker they are sure to be impressed and to realize that this school is worth watching. A student's praise for his school of- ten carries more weight than a leng- thy speech by some outside backer of the school. Let's boost Ricker this summer. Let's give hier the praise she deserves, at the same time doing our bit to bring about the winning of the goal toward which our school is working. G. H. '29 via E: Qwh iid Q no Wifi' AWK F' V. elf 4 29 fs' J N15 4 gs QFWFQ. full M, - juli Mille, ' N0 ,, - U Q Alps: Jilii a 'li .a

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Page Twenty The Aquilo along the way and to soften the harsh aspects of life. Sometimes, when things go wrong and Fate deals us a wallop and then kicks us when we are down, it is necessary for our sense of humor to come to the rescue. Then, after we have laughed, we feel re- freshed and ready to try again. But a sense of humor out of control is dangerous. Humor may be carried altogether too far. When this happens it is of no benefit to anyone. In an attempt to be 'smart' we may easily hurt someone and perhaps make him an enemy. Therefore, we should think twice before saying or doing anything that is prompted by a sense of humor. A conversation does not have to be humorous in order to be interesting, although humor adds life and sparkle to our everyday speech. Different people react differently to the humorous impulse. These 'funny' people can conveniently be divided into three groups. The first is made uup of those good-natured clowns who are really funny but whose wit has no unpleasant effect on anyone. They are generous enough to tell one on themselves once in a while, instead of always making someone else the object of their fun. The second' class are those harm- less, misguided persons who go around making wisecracks of various sorts and who always try to be funny no matter where they may be. Eventu- ally they recover from their ailment and become normal again. The third group should be classed with insects, cornet players, insur- ance agents, and other pests. This is the creature who considers himself 'smart'. He usually proceeds with his career of pulling chairs out from un- der people and making mean cracks until some inspired individual, with the welfare of humanity in view, shoots him or runs him down and then tells the judge that he did it in self- defence. J. P. '31 Cl-IIVALRY In olden days boys were brought up to be chivalrous. As they grew up they took upon themselves the quali- ties of chivalry. At high school age they possessed all the qualities of chivalry. They were very polite and courteous, never intentionally saying or doing things which would harm anyone either physically or mentally. They respected others and their posi- tions and possessions as well as them- selves and their own positions and possessions. They did not ridicule or take advatange of the poor or weakg instead they helped all who were in difficult places or needed help. They did not take advantage of their foes because it was not honorable. Also most of them were very religious and helped the Church in every way possi- ble. Would it not be better if we, the young men of Ricker, were more chiv- alrous? If we pause to think of it we find that although we are more edu- cated than the knights of olden times, we are not nearly as chivalrous. The majority of us respect our teachers. We can be polite and courteous if we try, but most of us do not try. Our greatest fault is making fun of those who make mistakes and who do not do things as we do them. This is very impolite and disrespectful and often tends to discourage the victim from doing the things he would like to and from which he derives the most pleasure and benefit. We do not pay as much attention to religion as we ought to. If we did, I think it would help us in everyday life. If we possessed more of the qualities of former chivalry, I think that we and those about us would be happier and our school affairs would go along more easily and smoothly. C. R '81

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