Schoharie Central High School - Yo Sko Ha Ro Yearbook (Schoharie, NY)

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A255 CZ!!! We the Class of 1952 of Schoharie Central School being of sourxl mind and of good character inthe presence of witnesses do hereby submit our last will and testament WHEREAS During our years in high school there has oeen an ever increasing interest in school activities and of world affairs As we come to the formal closing of this per1od in ourltvesit is with the feeling that we shot ld stop to think about where we are in life What our life has been worth to us and where we are going from high school graduation NN HEREAS We are fortunate to have been born in a country where so much IS done for young people This IS a good time in our lives to undertake to decide upon what the most important things in life are The may be the things which are very close to life itself or that goes to make life more 1nterest1ng These things are closelv connected with our school 11fe for the school has had much to do with what we are and how we think WHEREAS Few of us who are grad rating from Schoharie Central School at this time can say for sure Just what we will be doing in a SpCC1f1C year of the future We are sure though that everyone hopes for 3 spirit of romance to run through every working day We hope we can have our minds alert to the un certa1n and remote possibilities of simple everyday work WHEREAS Evervyoung person we knowhopesto settle his or her life upon some useful purpose something which will be a continual source of inspiration and interest something to work for We want something to he enthusiastic abort WE HEREBY RESOLVE To grvea lifetime of purpose enthusiasm and effort to the world community It could besaid that the desire for a lifetime made up of all these important elements would be the spirit of modern youth lt is this we give THE CLASS OF 1932 SO' get fc? s ba! -1 ' . 'iN T 1 at t - ki a V , O ' I , vf s ' I ' L 1 If ' xv ' ' 1 . . . l , A , I , . V . important things may be inherent gifts which under ordinary circumstances are taken for granted. They , . X . . . . I , . . . . . i ' , Y I A. t Q 1 . ,, 1- f X - A ' . . N , ' N A I I '5,:R 1

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dum! Wanna acdelfg 7752 S9 EILEENE SHAVER ARL RP- E The aim of the National Honor Society IS to make good citizenship in high schools a matter of dis tinction On the selective basis of leadership service scholarship and character many different types of students are awarded a place in the National Honor Society Of the four criteria only scholarship can be considered exclusive in its effects A Senior must have eamed an 85010 average before he can be evaluated in terms of the other three criteria The faculty at tempts to evaluate objectively every Senior who has earned this average in the attributes of service leadership and character Some of the traits of character that are considered are 1 Meets individual pledges and responst bilities promptlyto school and teachers 2 Demonstrates highest standards of attitude toward honesty and reliability 3 Constantly demonstrates desirable qualities of personality fcheerfulness friendliness neatness poise stability, 4 Cooperates by complying with school regulations 5 Upholds principles of morality and ethics Indication of leadership 1 Demonstrates leadership in classroom or homeroom 2 Demonstrates leadershipin promoting school activities- 3 Successfully holds school offices or positions of responsibility- 4 Contributes ideas which improve civic life of the school- 5. Exerts type of leadership which directly influences others for good. Service is evaluated in terms of the following l. Willingness to render any service to the school when called upon- 2 Willingness to do committee or staff work- 3. Readiness to show courtesy by assisting teachers visitors and students. Obviously members ofthis Society are well rounded individuals. It is conceivable that boys and girls who are notable in scholarship leadership service and character should in their time make our America in reality and in truth - America the Beautiful!

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