Roosevelt High School - Bwana Yearbook (St Louis, MO)

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QQ BVJENH MR. CHARLES AMMERMAN Assistant Principal A Seven

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BWZJNH THOROUGI-IN ESS T IS somewhat strange that in all the varied experiences of life we are prone to overlook more than we should the value of the trait known as thoroughness, which is an undoubted factor or element of success. It is true that abilities or talents may make a dazzling showing for a timeg definite and comprehensive training can and does stand us in good steady but in the end it is thoroughness that proves itself to be Uthe fabled tortoise in the race and is, in fact, one of the secrets of real greatness. The records of history indicate very clearly and forcefully that those who have gained distinction have been the men and women who have done one thing well. Temporary defeat or discouragement has never turned them aside from the successful accomplishment of their purpose. If the late Thomas Edison had a motto, it must have been, This one thing I know-electricity. There is no doubt whatever that it was through persistence and continued effort that this wizard of the laboratory was enabled to procure over a thousand patents and thus fairly revolutionize modern living. As we all know, very many of the conveniences or comforts that we enjoy today have been the outcome of Edisonis painstaking efforts and of the long vigils through which he patiently labored. This man did not belong to the class of those who ever watch the clock and meet nearly every request with a complaint. I have often wondered what would happen, if in the world of industry or science we were satisfied with sixty-five per cent efficiency. What would we think, if, in the building of Eads Bridge, about sixty years ago, those in charge of its construction had been content with even ninety-nine per cent efficiency? Many more questions of a similar type could be raised to bring home the compelling thought that we should always strive for excellence and perfection in everything that we undertake. And let us remember that the key to such success lies through thoroughness. MAYNARD M. HART

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Eigh! QQBWENE HARRY BABBITT ROBERT GRODZENSKY Mayor of Roosevelt High School