Stamford Union Free School - Camera Yearbook (Stamford, NY)

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EDITORIALS '- 'x .P 'iz Q N! xf SCHOUL-SPIRIT School-spirit is a feeling of goodwill that the students have for the school which tl1ey attend. To portray this emo- tion as experienced by the students is almost impossible bc- cause of its complexity. School-spirit is many things. It is the love and pride a student has for his schoolg it is his obed- ience of all the rules of the teachersg and it is the boosting of all school activities by every student of the school. The spirit exists not only in the students and instructors of the school but in the parents of the young people as well. Every school should enjoy school-spirit because its prosperity depends greatly upon the demeanors and success of those concerned with the institution. A school which lacks school-spirit is like a person who has no ambitions in life-neither it nor he ever anything a particular importance for itself, or himself, or any- body else. The love of a student for his school may be the greatest factor in true school-spirit. Une who loves his school upholds it in every way above all others and admires it for more than its educational qualities. W'hen the time comes for him to leave, he carries away many pleasant memories of the school- roorn, his fellow-students and the many little incidents which have added spice to his school life. NVhen a student loves his school, he has a friendly relae tionship with all his schoolmates. If he has any private grudg-

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association gave them the receipts of two Basket Gall Games and the townspeople aided: greatly by patronizing their affairs. Despite all these benefits they would have been unable to have made the trip had not members of the faculty and outside in- dividuals put on a play for their benefit. The Suicide Specia- list proved at great success and made the trip possible. Much credit is due to the Hlhlllilt-6ll1',SH for their kindness in giving the play and for the fine acting shown at the time. The Juniors have held one Bake Sale during the year and have tried to make their Work easier next year by earning some money now. They gave a play in the form of a Vande-- ville the twenty-first of May. Miss Cowles coached the play which certainly proved a great success. The fourth of June they held the annual Junior Prom. The old custom of a grand promenade was revived and proved very interesting. A large crowd was present and the dancing was greatly enjoyed.

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es he keeps them to himself while in school and settles them outside without interferring with school work. Boys and girls work together amicably for their own advancement and for the prosperity of their school. As a result of such an atmos- phere of peace and comradeship, both school and students do prosper surprisingly well and quickly. Pride for the outward appearance of the entire school is also a part of the school-spirit a student feels. He is proud of the looks of the schoolrooms, the grounds, and the building and always does his part toward keeping them ill order and clean. He realizes that an orderly school building is more attractive than an untidy one, also, that trim school grounds give visitors a good impression a.nd help raise it in public opinion. Along with a student's love and pride for his school, is his obedience to the rules of his school. He realizes that a well- trained school is more praised than one which lacks discipline. For this reason he is very careful to obey all the rules of the school and of his instructors. Wlien each student obeys the rules strictly, only a few laws are needed to keep good order in the school. This helps the student as well as the school. Another desirable feature of school-spirit is the coopera- tion among the students and teachers of the institution. This kind of cooperation makes school-life pleasant and successful. Teachers like to teach a student who works with them quietly and attentively. This student gains knowledge quickly, takes much interest in his studies and advances rapidly. At the same time as he is gaining an education, he is slowly acquiring many useful habits which will aid him in a successful life later. That is because the cooperation teaches him to work with other people and think of others as well as himself. The last, but perhaps the greatest, part of school-spirit is the students a.ttendance at as many school functions as pos- sible. Of course he boosts all athletic games because he likes them but he gives his attention to other school functions as well. Students join the athletic team because they like to play. However, they fight for victory because of their own school spirit. Then, nothing makes victory easier for the fighters