West High School - Hesperian Yearbook (Minneapolis, MN)

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0t= WHS X RH MR. JOHN H. COOK Mr. John II. Cook lias announced his intention to leave the Minneapolis schools at the end of the current year. Mr. Cook has devoted himself to the teaching of natural science; he came to this city when it was possible for one man to take care of all the branches of his subject that were taught in one high school. He. of late years, lias confined his work to physics. It is due to Mr. Cook that the first wireless stations were erected in this city, first at South High then at West. To his inspiration and leadership also, the school system owes the Engineers’ clubs found in all high schools of the city. These organizations of enthusiastic boys, with the high place taken, as a result, in government service in aviation, and in wireless stations, by West graduates, call forth a strong feeling of gratitude to the man who made such work possible. Mr. Cook takes with him to California, the high esteem of all his West High associates, both young and old. SC Page eighteen

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 (3) ■DC X HS X -Administration SUPERINTENDENT B. B. JACKSON. IS Page seventeen

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WHS -A yCUssa £ to tbe (Blrls By Miss Jessie Caplin WEST MI ST BE BEST Miss Jessie Caplin, Dean of Girls This phrase is a slogan, which may be lx th an opportunity and an excuse. It gives an opportunity for leadership, and an excuse for work which can make West a wonderful school for your smaller sister to come to. Leadership means that when you start to do something which should be done, you can get others to help you. Is it in your power to influence others? Will you use this influence for the good of the school? West must be best. Work means doing a thing which has to be done, even after you are tired. Work means “keeping at it till the goal is reached. Will you volunteer? West must be best. You know what West really is; others judge the school by what they sec. Your appearance, your manners, your standards of honor, your actions and your conversation make or mar the reputation of the school. Are you fair ? Are you reliable? West must be best. The slogan calls for ambition and persistence. 1 lave you these characteristics? Will you give interest, effort, loyalty and co-operation? West must be best. For my girls I want progress—progress which constantly lifts your personal standards to a higher level, strengthening your character, as physical lifting strengthens the muscles. Girls, what do you want? Do you always stop to think what is right and what is wrong? Do you take account of what will hinder, what will help? Are you all going forward? Then, West will be best. Yours sincerely. Jessie F. Caplin. Page nineteen