Smyrna times., 1938-12-22
The Right Side of the Student
Report Card

The Right Side of the Student
Report Card
The John Bassett Moore School
has one chief purpose: to train and
educate young men and women in
citizenship. BY this statement, I
mean that schools are established
to mold the foundation of the ma
tion's future government. This
next generation will be expected to
be reliable, that is, those governed
desire representatives who can be
depended upon. Our congress
must have initiative stand up
and voice their opinions, originate
new bills and resolutions. be able
to work Fundamentally "on their
own hook" These people Of fu-
turity 1--WE, the students Of to-day
should possess sportsmanship
take the bad with the good and
don't lay down, when the going"
gets rough. If we lose the argu-
ment, pat our opponent on the
back, compliment him on his fine
showing; if we win the debate,
compliment our opponent yet;
take victory in stride, making it
only a step in gaining more mo-
mentum up the ladder Of success.
Very little can be accomplished
without the aid of others. If any
thing is to be done, everyone must
take an active part in allowing
this thing (idea) to be worthwhile.
Therefore, cooperation is one trait
that cannot be overlooked no mat
ter how briefly the characteristics
of a good nation may be summed
up. Self-control, efficiency, prompt
ness, and courtesy are other essen
tials of an outstanding people.
When one wishes to apply for
JOB, he is given a personal inter
view (usually). BY this personal
contact with his applicant, the en-
ployer desires to get an inside
view of his (the applicant's) per-
sonality. He wants to know if
the applicant has that needed"
to put over a sale, or perhaps the
boss" would like to know what
his employee would do under GER
tain conditions; would he become
angry if the customer refused to
buy a hat, after trying on every
one in the store, fl or would he po-
litely say, Tomorrow we expect
new supply Of the latest style, I
am sure that you will find one to
your liking"
In real life it's not so much the
brains" in succeeding, but it is
the character that gives that nee
essary boost in achieving a place
n Pr. Barker's right hand the
Cthe small group that contains
those who have happily succeeded
IN reaching their goal of success).
A brilliant student doesn't have a
chance to exercise his intelligence,
II he is too backward to speak his
ideas before the group. His ideas
may be superior to any given, but
what good are they while resting
IN an individual mind.
My aim: Mothers and fathers,
don't scold Sonny" too harshly
when he comes home broken
hearted. He silently deposits his
report on the table and then with
sheepish look, hurries out to
play. Even if "Sonny's" report
contains a &C. or perhaps ID,
don't use the paddle. Look on the
other side of the report. There is
your sons advancement. There is
forecast of what to expect from
your Sonny. His school citizen
ship Is presented to you in this
form: &c" means that Sonny" is
outstanding in this trait; 'x"
means that he could do better If
ne tried; "P" doesn't denote that
Sonny hasn't chance. 1t means
that some incident, unfavorable to
perfect character, has occurred.
a personal, friendly chat with
your son or daughter will call
their attention to the value of a
c., instead of an "X".
School intends to build character
as well as to be valuable in mater
ial matter. Remember, education