Belt Valley times. [volume] (Armington, Mont.) 1894-1977, 1924-09-04
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The opening the school is at hand and with coming
various policies of the schoo
Of which, criticisms not devoid Of merit
Because Of the editors former position in the schools he ha
been vOng Of these criticisms which current
ii unbelievable degree But just the opening of another
sos year the welfare children along with the
others is at stake public interest demands it.
school in small the center Of community interest
M has its place FIN and its influence should be confined to
the hours OF the school day.
To hold school five days in the week to pass the majority Of
pupils from grade to the next insufficient The school
% maintain its rank among the schools OF the state by entering
INTO the exercises and contests that fan the flames Of school
vs and keep the school in toush with the other schools Of
county and state
School spirit propagated by these contests and from school
spirit developed better scholarship and ability cope
competition in play and in business.
Belt people disappointed inability
the Belt high school athletic teams uphold the athletic
Of thevBet Valley high school They have wondered why their
children have had opportunity take the contests
the state IN public speaking They have shown their dsappova
BY lack Of attendance affairs Apparently influence
Of the school upon the social life of the
its place arising unsupevsed program of activities of the
young people that leads them through devious ways.
The auditorium built to be community hail. the
Of the community Life of the district the site many
famous gatherings Of the residents of this locality and and
girls who have graduated remember happy social
spent there well as school days.
During the years the influence minority the
population opposed dancing noticed School
dances have ceased be except good
which the people expected home their super
vd W capable chapeone have disappeared the young peo
complain that - Almost Impossible 70 secure
hal evening purpose Result young peo
e viii dance and the vast majority of their parents
posed to it. they have sought the in other places
have reflected credit upon themselves city
great places In the state after each basketball game
dance held for the visiting boys for hour which
the visitors had opportunity TO become acquainted with the
people of the city enjoy pleasant outing
their homes satisfied with the trip ready
In school
We confess to knowing the but oftenmes the
0s here compelled to inquire their way the hotel af
ter the expected nk away without
single pleasant thing remember of their visit At
times the coach has his hands full keep his
sentiment from showing itself in undesired
The people Of Belt dissatisfied with this condition
unnecessary undesirable the busy
permit OF their chaperonng school affairs let committee
mothers look after that part of it.
Most would appreciate having their children urged
% participate In the speaking contests eempoaneous and de-
camato Debate and athletic considered
wprthlass
Why Belt be represented this year, Why not
the football and basketball be made vehicles of improving
the school spirit the school morale well scholarship