New Britain herald., 1930-06-21

2 up-to-date teacher, but he is a man Of ideals, man who knows the true values of life, and he Is. and mas been q wonderful example to set before our youth. He IS blessed With a deep understanding Of the ambitions and aims of youth and With sense of honor and bond Of sympathy so vital in dealing sue cessfully with his scholars
 He knows when q boy Or girl IS trying, and he knows when a boy or girl IS bluffing, and he knows the right way 10 deal with each. Fur thermore, he knows his subjects, how they should be taught. and he has been eminently successful in se- curing and guiding as capable and loyal a corps of teachers as you win find in any high school. firmly and honestly believe this, and tn. citizens Of Bristol have proven in 10 unquestiona ble terms their support ot Mr. Cottle and the Bristol hisn school Do YOU appreciate for ev- ample, that e per cent of the grad uates Of the elementary schools n America go to nigh school; that m Connecticut about 65 per cent go 10 high school. out that here in Bristol about 70 per cent go to high school?
 Praises Pupils Work
 Do YOU also appreciate that our boys and girls gong to college have made enviable such records in tne!r college work. thar in the last sey5a years four have reached Phi Beta Kappa, and four, the equivalent thereof. .ln scholastic standing, while many more have won scholarships, thus attesting to the excellent preparations they have received here? After all, Ii is facts that count. and such facts show our en- dorsement of Mir. Cottla and thu quality Of the service he has ren- dcred us"
 Turning to Principal Cottle. MT Ingraham said: T congratulate you Mir Cottle, on your wonderful record and l am sure that everyone here joins me in the hope that you may continue as our principal for many years 10 come. l also want. if l mav, to say just 2 few words 10 our par ents and friends. We might as well face facts. and all Of us recognize the sacrifices that it has meant to all of us to graduate this class. There is not an adult here that has not contributed directly or indirect ly in taxes to put this class through high school. We all have an invest ment in the class and every man an1 woman IS gr raatly interested in it. Eut. the taxes are only drop in the bucket to the sacrifices Of time, If thought, of money, and of energy that many of you parents have made that your children might come here and receive equipment to help them in achieving greater success In life. You have sacrificed without stint or limit and I believe and you believe that it has been worth while, and we look to this class Of young men and women to prove that our efforts are far more than justified
 Success Comes From Within"
 Mir. Insraham concluded his talk to the principal and audience and then addressed the members of the graduating class. He said:
 If I could really give you a mes sage that would save you disap- pointments and failures in life and assure you Of success I would glad -ly give n} right arm for the priv ilege. But I cant do il, for it all rests with you. Your success comes from within And vet I think it only fair to Bristol to point out that everything possible has been done for you. Nothing has been spared in athletic equipment and personnel to give you trained, controlled and healthy bodies so essential 10 face the later demands in the strenuous life of mpetition-and to teach you loyalty. cooperation and team play Nothing has been spared n auditorium and stage facilities 10 give opportunity for expression from the floor, and character study and slmulatlon from the stage Nothing has been spared in class room or faculty to teach the funda mentals and train the mind 10 grasp and solve problems. You could not be given better equipment or training tosenable you 10 succeed as you con- tlnue your studies in college, or u life. Not only this. but Bristol has gone q step farther than most com munlties by even securing the CO., operation of our manufacturers to help those anxious to become fac tors in industry. to work in tho school and factory alike al the same period Of life. thus learning to ap- ply the theoretical 10 the practicaI l.. The industrial course presents q marvellous opportunity to those who prefer industry to profession and you are fortunate indeed 10 have this training available" "
 Must Have Grit
 MT, Ingraham brought 10 the at tentlon of the class a small factory near Hanover, \. H, that makes aorasires. sharpening stones sanI paper, etc. In front Of the factory stands an advertising sign which reads. If it has grit We make f r Stressing this point. Mir. Inera ia n asserted that 10 succeed in life one must have grit The back bone. he said. must be made Of steel no. spaghetti.
 He continued Young men and women Of the graduating class. ue wish you success The world needs you, Don't think the world IS wat ing for you with open arms for ''