St Josephs High School - Crest / Signet Yearbook (Garrett, IN)

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Page 16 : ' : | : : ; : : | : ' : 2 2 © © © 6e eee o eo MEMORIES -S. J. H. - 1935 HISTORY REPEATS ITSELF One of the sages said the best way of knowing the future is to know the past. We say the same thing in a different way by the words, “History repeats itself.” Many times we have heard this and perhaps failed to grasp the full import of the werds. We nic- ture the history of the world repeating itself and we are correct in this visualization of the proverb. Every day we are reminded of it. The sordid pages of history that re- cord the underhand workings of the tyrants of old are being reprinted today. Ambiticn and lust for gold now, as well as in the days of the Caesars, make men’s lives the play- thing of those in power. Where ability to overcome by legitimate means and the su- perior gualities of those in power fail to achieve the desired victory, the sword is called into play and might serves in the place of right. Justice and charity are relegated to the limbo of obsolete things. Men are per- secuted because of their racial lineage or their religion. Equality of rights is found only in the books. God is looked upon as a myth. His Church ecnly as the source of power or wealth, the prey of the greedy or the victim of the godless. Not a pleasant view! But history repeats itself. In that truth there is much hope for us. The same fate awaits the tyrant of today as waited the tyrant of centuries ago. The empire, built upon might rather than right, failed and the empires rising on might today will succumb to right ere long. The Church, whese foot- prints were of blood for long centuries, rose up in splendor above the ruins of her perse- cutors, and the Church will triumph in God’s good time. The days of sorrow are long and hard, but the days cf gladness are sure and well worth the pain needed to bring them forth. That the day may be hastened, we pray God. That history repeats itself in the smaller things is equally true. The story cf the life of man today is quite the same as the story of life in any previous century. Diligence and honesty were the contributing virtues to the success cf most of the men whose names are spoken in honor in times past. They must be the stepping stones to places of honor and trust in these days. Virtue always van- quished vice, and virtue alone is destined to be the victor. Dissipation has always de- feated its savants and no one has been found clever enough to spend his time in fruitless waste of his substance and in the end be successful. Yes, the history of the present school boys and girls will be the same as the history of the boys and girls of the last generations. They will reap what they sow. Well, it is, if they sow in honor and righteous- ness for they will reap in plenty and the true wealth of distinction with God and men. O CODDLING THE WEAK Students who are poor in health or who find it hard to work out their assigned les- sons seem to evoke the sympathy of everyone. It is natural for most superiors te feel sorry for their more unfortunate charges and thus they seem to “Pet”? one when he fails though he has tried. It is not always a good plan since others consider it partiality, and there is nothing more unfair and disgusting than partiality. Coddling or petting develops an efieminate nature. The child cr student, or adult, na- turally weak, expects everyone to feel sorry for him. We often come in contact with adults who imagine they are too helpless to move and they whine about each and every little thing, making everyone and themselves uncomfortable. They want to be the main object of attenticn. It is my opinion that these are splendid examples of the result of “Coddling the Weak.” It is too bad they do not see how ridiculous they appear to others. But to some extent, helping the weak, un- derprivileged child is a great work of mercy and may be the one means of assisting to mold a strong, bright character in later life. Encouragement toward good never harms anyone !—’35. —— — — — () —— — Sportsmanship Everyone knows the significance and meaning of sportsmanship on the athletic field. Most people, however, fail to realize the importance of sportsmanship cff the field of play. Our school, our teacher, and our associates, both in business and pleasuvye, can be shown our pleasures and displeasures in a sportsman-like manner. Our temper should not “sizzle’ when we are on the wrong side of any business deal or pleasure, but we should take all misfortunes in a man- ner that is becoming a true sportsman. In my cpinion, there is not enough con- sideration given the above statement. ‘Too much stress is laid on sportsmanship on the field of play, but not enough sportsmanship is shown off the field in the relationships with our fellowmen.—’35.

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MEMORIES - 8. J. H. - 19385 72eoo our cwn for no one can rob us of it. But now comes that deep regret, for well do we now realize the truth of those many kind and loving words which were spoken in our behalf, by those to whose care we were entrusted fcr the past four years, that we might be the beneficiaries of their untiring zeal. We wonder hew it could he possible that we often thought them false and mean. Now do we understand their worth. Shall we ever forget? No, never. for again and again do their echoes resound within our memories. Slowly mounts tha feeling, stil: indiscernible, that shadow that makes tiny little prickles start in our spine, spread out ever us until, at last, they reach our in- quiring minds. Ah! now we are beginning to appreciate what has been done for us. But alas! How poor have been our demon- strations of appreciation to those who sacri- ficed everything, yes, their very lives to pre- pare us for life! They have skillfully turned all occasions inte instructions and expe- riences that we did not even notice. Now we recall all those days, spent as we then thought, in agony. How we do repent those indifferent hours we passed, new hoping and promising to improve. Suddenly we ask ourselves: Why should we feel this way? We! The graduates and graduates te be! Why should we feel sorry? We have succeeded! Ah! But then again are we cognizant of our budding appreciation for those dear ties we are about to sever and we are indeed conscious of the fact that we can never fully repay the patience, tender- ness and love with which all instructions, lesons of every kind, admonitions, too, have been imparted te us. May we ever cast fond reflections upon the period in our lives which is about to be buried in the past, our happy days at dear, old S. J. H.—’85. 0 — Unselfishness Unselfishness is a trait of character that is seldom found today. A person who is really unselfish, is a hero, no matter what the world may call him. A man who can be glad fer the winner while his own heart is breaking with dis- appointment because he lost, is unselfish. He hides his real feelings out of respect for the other fellow’s jey in winning. An unselfish person is always liked and is called a good sport. He places the com- fort of others before his own. He will never inflict unnecessary pain upon others by revealing things about them that may darken their reputation. He doesn’t take advantage of others. A selfish person who in his greed has no © © © eo oo eee ee 6 eo ooo oe respect for anything but his own comfort and money is never leved. He is avoided by his acquaintances because they know he has no scruples about anything that will further his own plans.—’36. Oe Egotism Egotism! What is it? We wonder at its meaning for most of us possess it. Yet we fail to know what it is. The little word “I’ is all the further one need go to define it. Self-glorification seems to be a common trait, and yet it is one of the most useless qualities that one can display. Some people try to live on the glory that was theirs in the past; cthers boast of that which they will do in the future and still cthers gloat over their present conditions. Telling of one’s own strength, intelligence or ability detracts from the fact. Credit for all ability, all achievement lies in God and He alone should receive the glory. The acknowledgment of God as the fountain of ene’s virtues lends to them an infinite quality that is lacking when man alone assumes credit for them.—’35. O OT FOREVER The way some people behave you would think they had a blanket mortgage on time and eternity. Possessed of a few dollars they forget “that riches do not last fcrever.”’ There are plenty people who, but a few years ago theught their future safe, who are today laboring for a very nominal fee and by the day, and find it very hard to keep themselves from the poorhouse. There are some people who live as though there were no tomorrow. He who realizes that riches will pass away in a very short time will not enly use his riches most profitably but will also make the most of himself. He, who, because he has been singularly blessed with earthly goods, lords it over his less fortunate neighbors and acts arrogantly to those he deems in- ferior to him, will live te see the day when the dirt he has made others swallow will be served at his table and he will be forced to eat. Bear constantly in mind: “Riches are not forever.” Another consolation for unfortunate mortals is to be ever conscious cf the fact that although we have many sorrows during our lives they will not last forever. If we take them and bear them with a smile, they will not weigh so heavily down upon us. Too often people believe that their misfortunes will last forever. These people really make it SEEM forever. Smile! Smile! Smile! Sorrows are like the seasons, they come, they go.—’35.

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MEMORIES.- ..J..H. - 1935 SCHOOL DAYS IS MOLDING PERIOD Within a few years you may forget the very first principles of the conjunction of a verb, but by no means will you forget the good or evil tendencies that are gradually de- veloping in your heart during these years of your life preparation. Do you remember the first time vou whispered in schocl, contrary to your teacher’s orders? You felt guilty, didn’t you? You dreaded to have the teacher’s eyes turned in your di- rection. You didn’t get caught, and the sec- ond time you found it easier, the third time you didn’t think much about it and ere long your conscience kept still and allowed you ta disobey that rule at pleasure without even a reminder. You did not know then what it meant. It did not seem such a glaring sin, did it? You were too young to understand. But, boys and girls, it is upon just such trifling mis- deeds that our whole character is based. Perhaps you are an idler in school. You may learn more easily than your class mates and have, after ycur lessons are prepared, some spare time that so often Satan con- trives to fill. ‘“‘An idle mind is the devil's : workshop.” Yes, you may even be idling away the time which you should be devoting to study. Beware! You are forming a habit and one that you will not find easy to break. There are ne heights worth attaining that can be reached without close application and how can anyone who has not formed the habit of application hope ever to succeed in scaling these heights? Do you ever stop to consider what an im- portant part ycur companions of your school days will play in your later life? It is so easy to assume the ways of those with whem you constantly associate and if they are not good, you are the loser. One who is saucy, rude, vulgar, unmannerly, may contaminate a whole crewd in a very short time. How much more easily do we gather and assimilate evil than geod! On the other hand, one person, determined to do right, will have a decided influence upon the rest of the crowd: for nine persons are always easily led, eitner to do right or te do wrong, by the stronger will of the tenth person. Have you, yourself, not already had this experience? Few of you realize what an intense, whole- souled interest teachers have in each one of you; how grieved they are by the lack of interest, disobedience, and carelessness; hew proud they are of your GOOD DEPORT- MENT and your ADVANCEMENT. They realize what you do not; that your school days, your happiest days, are also your most important days. They are the foundation stones upon which your future is built. if you will bear censtantly in mind that your business of going to school is an in- tense business and must be conducted ac- cording to business principles, you will be more exact in performing your daily duties and will build such a character that you may look back te your school days with legitimate pride and satisfaction.—’35. eta ots GUESS WHY— Evelyn is so beautiful. Lucille VY. is so talkative. Mary is so shy. Elvis likes to go to Waterloo. Bernadine is so bashful. Tom doesn’t talk to Marvel. Lucille J. likes to sing. Alda has house maid’s knees: Arnold is always sleepy. Victor is always blushing. Norbert is always teasing Evelyn. Paul has such a cool temper. Donald is so tall. Loretta is not bashful. Rita gave “Peanuts” the air. Marvol sits in the back seat. Mildred likes John. Helen P. is so romantic. Victoria never talks. Resemary thinks so much of Billie. Kate S. likes to walk. Marcella is so loud. Helen K. is so religious. Bill B. makes eyes at Dolores. Walter is so lonely. Bill “BR... likes” Latin. Bob is always arguing. Kate G. is so jolly. Josephine is so reserved. Dolores is on the outs with Bill. Ellen runs after farmers. Virginia is such a gocd actress. Margaret likes school. Richard likes to draw during study period. O MEMORABLE DAYS September 5—Opening of school. September 7—Election of officers of “Booster Club.” September 19—Fire drill by fire chief. September 2 4—Initiation of Freshmen. October 10—Lecture by state fire chief. October 11—Candy sale. October 12—Cclumbus Day—free. October 21-23—Forty Hours Devotion. October 24—Free day. October 30—Weenie roast. 2 @ 2 2 oo oo oe OOO OOOO OFS FOSS FS OSS FHSS OOS SSS OS OS FOSS SSS Page 17 eceoee eevee e © oo