San Jose High School - Bell Yearbook (San Jose, CA)

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14 The Bell their minds certain facts and theories concerning the theory at issue. The student must think about those facts and theories, and make them a part of himself. It should also be borne in mind that a highly trained intellect does not carry the possessor very far in the work of the world unless it has the support of a splendid physique. Students in high school and col- lege should not neglect their physical well-being. Those who are ambitious may wisely utilize a part of their long vacation periods to acquaint themselves with the contents ot' the great books for the reading of which there has not been opportunity in term time. Students who do not do 1nucl1 for themselves and on their own account will not go very far in the intellectual world. W. XV. CANIPl3Iil.L, Pfresiclent of Unfiversity of CrLl'ij'ov'nia. In a state like California, where high-school education is practi- cally universal, it is difficult for us to realize the great privileges open to us. Many of our high schools are as handsome, extensive and expensive, with as capable a faculty, as were many of the colleges of a generation ago. The high school opens the way both to further study in the univer- sities and to life itself. We have a chance there, too, to meet many ol' our intimate friends and many of our neighbors and fellow-citizens of the future. It is important for us to realize that we are establishing by our high-school work in the minds of hundreds of our associates a con- ception of our individual qualities and character and ot' our abilities in various directions. The high-school period is the great trial period for everyone. If the student can obtain a knowledge of how to use his mind and his body at this particular age, his future success is prac- tically assured. Most important of all is to learn how to use time and to develop a time sense, so that recreation follows real study and there is no dawd- ling or purposeless idling. The best way to get an education is to work while you work, play while you play, sleep while you sleep, and get each day's work done each day. RAY LYMAN VVILBUR. President of Stcmfofrcl University. The high school period is critical in the life ol' a young man or woman. Here is where character begins to set with irrevocable firm- ness. I would advise youth to remember that while the intellectual busi- ness of the school day is central that making onets own character is the maj or problem of every minute. Bight now, as you work, a1'e you fixing the right attitude and feeling? As you study or recite are you honest, sincere, prompt, painstaking, energetic, thoughtful, considerate? The final character of a man is but a complex bundle of sensibilities made up of the habitual attitudes of his youth. HENRY SUzz,xLo. President of lfVcLslti1zgton U7zi1Je1'sitgj.

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The Bell 13 2 7 ' 5 ' 1 N -' 1 1' ' -DPQL ,N-- - 2 :2:':':':' 1' 1 Q15 l.l'u'5'bfI - i i .A.. ' A .na-.ul xwfitu, 5 .stir T ..- s ' v X! fm.-. - I DM.. t lNCE 1873 young men and women have been leaving San Jose High School every February and every June with their diplomas and their high hopes. Thousands of students claim S2111 Jose High as their own high school. The noteworthy thing about the Alumni ol' the San Jose High School is not the greatness ot' their numberg neither is it so much the age ol' the school. It is rather the great things that have been accom- plished by our graduates-great things not only in a material way, but also in a spiritual way. Positions from the most ordinary to the highest and most responsible have been tilted by these alumni. Regardless of what the position has been, it has bee11 filled in a manner that speaks volumes for the training and ideals instilled into the student who goes through San Jose High School. Ii' you ehanced to look over the long lists ot' previous graduating classes, you would note with pleasure the great number of outstanding names ol' men a11d women who have made a place for themselves i11 their especial sphere ol' work. But, regardless ol' how many ol' us may become diplomats or world tamed iinanciers, we should remember that il' we put into our lite-work what we have been taught at San Jose High School, We shall be sure to succeed. It will be interesting to look back lifty years hence, and see how our records compare with those of former classes. ' THE EDITOR. The success of any student's high school or college life depends vastly more upon the spirit and activities of the student than upon the assistance allorded by the instructor or professor. The student will he educated just about i11 proportion as he does the work himself. The principal purpose ot' the teacher is to advise and guide the student. The boy for girlj who would learn to swim can be tremendously bene- :titted by an expert teacher of swimming, but he will never learn to swim unless he jumps into the water and actually does the work him- self, in accordance with the advice and example of the instructor. A teacher does not really educate his students by merely pouring into

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The Bell 15 fi S A. Q TS S E L7 E' . , , , -I t xv 0 FALL SPRING ERNEST RENZEL . President . VICTOR HERBITXNN ROBERT l'lAl.L . Vice-President . DOUGLAS BEATTIE .l'liANNlE'l l'lE OVVENS . Secretary . . MARGARET DEAN DELOS VVOLFI3 . lVIARGARET DEAN PEROY FRY . . DOUGLAS BEATTIE JACK VVADE . . Al.lCIiSIiIFlilt'l' . MARGARET KEIEGAN ANITA SISEMAN . F LORENOE B00'l'1'l.I5 IEVELYN OLSON . VVAYNE CHANDLER IROIBIEIYIY RIORDAN ERXVIN BLES1-I VERNON PERREN EUGENE VINASSI THOMAS VVILLIAMS DEWITT PORTAL . THOMAS Tom' . Boys' Financial Rep. . Girls' Financial Rep. . . . Debate Manager . . Dramaiics Manager . Trophy Keeper . . Girls' Baseball . . Girls' Baslfelball . . Girls'HocIcey . . Girls' Tennis . Girls' Volleyball . Boys' Football . . Boys' Basketball . . Boys' Tennis . Track Manager . Boys' Baseball . . Swimming . . Soccer . . . Music . . . DENX'I'IT PORTAL . ELINIA ZAEEL . PERCY FRY AUSTIN I-IAM . JOE COOK . ALICE SEIFERT . ANl'l'.A SEERTAN FLORENCE BOOTHE . EVELYN OLSON . . TI-IERON FOX ROBERT CANLPBELL . ERNEST RENZEL VEIINON PERREN . . XVILL BELLOLI THOMAS XNVILLIABIS . DEWITT PORTAL . LLOYD ADAMS HE Associated Students of the San Jose High School have just completed a highly successful year. Under thc leadership of Ernest Renzel and Victor Hermann the Studc11t Body has undertaken many things, all of which have been successful. In the fall semester, the Vaudeville Show was held, half the pro- ceeds of which Went to the Conununity Chest Fund. The football dance was sponsored by the Associated Students, and given in honor of San Jose I-Iiglfs football players. In the spring semester, the Running Carnival was held. This is one of the :important events of the year, and it was a success from the finan- cial as Well as the athletic standpoint.