Tri Valley Central High School - Ursa Magna Yearbook (Grahamsville, NY)

Page 12 text:

Princzpalps Message There have been hundreds of books written on the theme of how to become successful in life. In each of these books, one cannot find any ONE magic formula for securing suc- cess. If you cull the words, the paragraphs and the chapters of any of these books, you come to one conclusion: The basic ingredient for success is WORK. Those of our past graduates, who have been considered as successful in life, are those who applied them- selves diligently, to the very best of their ability, to their studies and, later on, to their work - who have tried steadily to improve themselves in every possible way. They have been respecters of work, realizing there is no development without effort, and effort means WORK. In one respect, this may sound discouraging to those about to enter upon adult life. Have all the prizes been won? Is it any use to tty? Fear not. Life never runs out of oppor- tunitiesg it only runs out of persons to recognize and accept them. At this very moment, some determined unknown is rising from rags to riches. The voices that will be recog- nized and revered tomorrow are now struggling to be heard. A saint is being canonized by his or her deeds, though not yet known to the world. The successful person looks forward to a challenging career, and accomplishing what he sets out to do, and then sticking with it until it is completed. He learns to cut his cloth to suit his purse, to live within his income. He sticks to the job until he has it mastered, no matter what discouragements arise in the course of going ahead. There are certain traits common to all men who make a success of work. They try to do the job a little better than seems necessary, and they do not count hours, but rather accomplishments. It is this type of person who eventually gains the attention of the employer for promotion. Be not content, Mr. or Miss Senior, just to get by ---but seek to bring out resources within yourself that can be improved and developed by effort, work and devotion. Regard- less of the occupation you will pursue, you can make a name for yourself IF you are not content merely to do just a day's work. Success does not come that easily. ltis that EXTRA effort, EXTRA work and EXTRA determination that comprises success, and reaps the joy of achievement. As our parting words to the Class of '61, may we offer the wisdom of this ancient pro- verb: When you get to the end of your rope, tie a knot in it and hold on! God bless you in every moment of your future! Sincerely, W. E. Ross

Page 11 text:

y Dedication Dear Mrs. Adams, As a small token of esteem, we have dedicated our yearbook, Ursa Magna '61 to you. We feel that we are joined by the very many students who have been in your care over the past twenty-six years, in wishing you a continued career of devoted service to chil- dren. From the many, through a few, we say, May God bless you in all your days. The Seniors

Page 13 text:

WILLIAM J. MORRISSEY Elementary Coordinator Administration DR. W. EUGENE ROSS Supervising Principal