New Britain herald., 1921-06-22
CIVIC LEAGUE AT
 JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL
Campaign of Courtesy to Be
 Inaugurated

Strenuous efforts are being made by committee under the direction of Misses Elizabeth Johnson and Anna Geissler. teachers in the Junior High school, to inaugurate during the fall term a systematic and enthusias- tic campaign of courtesy among the pupils The campaign will be con- ducted under the auspices and direc- ton of the Civic League of the school According to teachers in this school there is grave need for such a cam paign among. not especially the pupils of this school. but among the youth of the present generation. As Prin- cipal w. C. French says, we can't train the older generation, we must teach it to the boys and girls"
 The predominating selfshness of human nature in daily contact with others not only in matters of routine business and social functions but also in teaching the foreign born children the habits and customs of their adopt ed country in a correct manner, are to be included in this campaign. It had been planned to inaugura{e the new system at once but later was de- cided that it would be better to wait until the beginning of the coming term, when better opportunities will be afforded for careful training during the term without tho intervening summer montha to interfere.
 The league is composed of all the pupils and teachers connected with the school Its principal object be-. ing that of teaching the responsibili- ties of life and the duties of one to another. In the constitution and by laws of the league is found the fol- lowing statement, ''The objects of this league are to develop a better school spirit, to inculcate respect for the rights of others, to increase a sense of responsibility and to improve the community lifo of the school"
 The pledge to the school, which is given at every meeting of the league. also fitttngly exemplifies the spirit of the league. as follows: "I will be loyal to my school. helpful to others, and so conduct myself as to be a cred 1t to my country, state and commun- ity."
 Still further are the commendable objects of this organization defined in the following statement of principles: We. as members or the Junior High school. believe in the highest develop menr of our characters.
 We want to cultivate self reliance, a sense of responsibility, and the hab- it of thinking before we act.
 I've believe in service, co-opera- | ton and the spirit of he1pfulness. We shall endeavor always to con- duct ourselves in a manner becoming member of an organization which stands for the highest ideals; in school that we may not hinder that which is being done for our good: out of school. that the people of the community may see that we appre- ciate the opportunities they are giv- ins us."
 As preliminary to the campaign of courtesy about to be launched, Misses Johnson and Geissler have re- quested the pupils to submit com positions on tho subject of Court esy." A number already have been submitted and more are promised. some of these are said by the teachers to be well worth reading. They show train of thought which would make many an elder person stop on the road of life and think.
 An indication of the far-reaching scope of this league is shown by the various committees which are func- tionfng. Each committee has a num- Der of students and at least one teach CT on it. The teachers are the active heads of tho committees:
 The committees follow: Health and Attendance Committee. This com mittee operates as a sort of well