Standish High School - Crimson Rambler Yearbook (Standish, ME)

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X His work is well known. As a scientist, artist, and a human being, he was ulways doing whatever he could for the negro people. Many honorary degrees were conferred upon Dr. Carver,but he is said to have appreciated the smiles of eager young students more than anything else. Upon his death on January S, l9h3, he was mourned as a great man, by the white and black alike. The colored people had a right to say,HWe are proud of our George.N Shirley Sullivan 'LQ ,ff T If X ,f'!, 1 9 y if F ,, lk Q cy -X X fliiuiflfiwlefiiks' an l 7 so ,. n P3621 e ,,-,, .nu- I , - 1 I , ,W I , I my ,, .. y ty x 1 l 'lf' if , 5' c ' i f g fd Q f f f I E N f ' ' 4 lj X I 1 i i

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He made his home with Mariah and Mr. Watkins for five years while going through grade school and equivalent of high school. Upon entering this school he had to have a surname and according to the exslave custom, Carver George was transformed into George Carver. After leaving the security of Nariah Watkins home, he moved from town to town, attending school when he had enough money and working for his board and room. In the course of time he arrived in Olathe, Kansas, where he was taken in by Mr. and Mrs. Christopher Seymour. When the Seymours moved to Minneapolis, Kansas, they took George with them. It was during this time that his body began to stretch to the six feet which he was finally to attain. Although he still stammered, his power of mimicry was much appreciated as was his musical ability.q Lucy Seymour started a laundry in Minneopolis and from her George learned how to iron ruffled shirts and petticoats. From then on, wherever he went, he made his way by starting a laundry. It was while he was in the laundry business that he added the Washington to his name. Being in business, he received his first mail. There happened to be another George Carver in town, a white man. George added the Washington to his name to distinguish himself from the white man. When he had completed his high school education, George was not satisfied. He wanted to go to college to acquire more knowledge to help the negro people. He wrote to Highland Uni- versity and was accepted, but when he appeared in the fall he was turned away because he was a negro. Thus George became acquainted with race prejudice. From there he moved to the Great American Desert, settl- ed some land and tried to farmg but he was unhappy. The only consolation he had was the beautiful scenery which he loved to paint. He p oved his claim on June 25, 1888, but he did not live on the land the required five years to get it free from the government. Instead, he took out a mortgage for three hundred dollars on it. He traveled with that money and finally settled in Winter- set, Iowa, where he met Dr. and Mrs. Nilholland. Mrs. Milholland was very much interested in paintinggand in return for the help George gave her in art, she taught him how to sing. It was through her persistency that he was finally persuaded to enter Simpson College. He enrolled in the art course and proved himself a very talented and a patient student. Before George realized it, he was making friends. Because of his natural shyness, the fact that he was colored, his unnaturally high pitched voice and the impediment in his speech, he tried to avoid contact with his fellow students but was drawn to them in spite of himself, Gradually, he overcame most of hisishyness and even developed a beautiful speaking voice. Ho was known as a brilliant student who was much depended upon by his superiors.

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5 HOW HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS CAN PREPART FOR THE FUTURE What is the reason boys and girls are in high school? A secondary school is one of the first steps toward a successful future. A first year student must choose the course which will best prepare him for whatever life has-to offer upon graduation whether it be college, trade school, or immediate employment. One should choose the subjects best adapted to his needs and for which he would be most apt. He must apply himself to his studies and be willing to delve deeply into a subject and learn more than the assignment requires. Extra information may be found in research books and current magazines in school and public libraries. The student should be eager.for knowledge in many lines, that is, wide awake to advances in science and news of world affairs and reading matter which will give him a broader knowledge. Many boys and girls in school have not learned to concen- trate and obey instructions, and do not have good study habits. These three obstacles must be overcome because they hinder the progress of the student while in school and all through life. Concentration in school means paying close attention in class and in preparing assignments, the habit of concentration is invaluable to the student and to those in professions and to workers in many lines. It is a factor in good study habits and in following instructions. Study habits are more important in school days, but the ability to follow instructions has its reward at all times. Let us consider the life of a high school student outside the classroom. Does the student choose a wood balance of work and recreation? nAll work and no play makes Jack a dull boyn. A good rule to follow is to work first and play afterward. How can one go about doing this? There are many extracurri- cular activities in most high schools, such as prize speaking, debating, dramatics, student government, and various clubs. Participation in these is a pleasant change from routine class work and gives poise, self confidence, a broader outlook on life, and training in cooperation with others. The most pop-' ular recreation is sports of all kinds, which develop a spirit of team work and good fellowship as well as muscular coordin- ation. The high school student seeking diversion outside of school life, will find Scout groups, many organizations of the Church, 4-H Clubs, and various charities anxious for his coop- eration. All these in small towns, as well as the Y.M.C.A. and the Y.W.C.A. in cities, give the student opportunity to become a better citizen and develop his personality. , By the end of the junior year most students will have a definite plan for their future following graduation. For those financially able and with the mental ability to acquire a high- er education, college is very desirable. Besides training for the professions, it helps train tie mind and raises a person's