Editor's note: This month's guest editorialist is Mr. Thomas Walton. Mr.
Walton is a teacher of human biology and a well known member of Grady 's
faculty.
A person's true size isn't determined by his height, weight, wealth, or position. We need to appraise our own measurements. There are varied and sundry measuring rods to help us determine our own stature.
Your size Is determined by your own standards of SELF-DISCIPLINE. To be able to control and command oneself is unquestionably one of man's highest accomplishments--for only those who are able to govern themselves are best equipped to lead, direct, and guide others. SELF-DISCIPLINE is acquired through a constant practice of self-examination, concentration and comparison. Every temptation that you resist, every evil thought that you repress, every unkind remark or bitter word that you withhold, adds greatly to your stature, effectiveness and usefulness.
Your size is determined by your INTEGRITY. If you can be relied upon--if, when you say a thing is so, it is so--and if, when you promise to do a thing, you do it -- then you possess a passport to universal esteem. A person with Integrity is one who will go far afield, if necessary, to fulfill an obligation.. Ile adapts his life to the rules of fair play. He strives to make his word as good as his bond. He realizes be has a duty to truth.
Your size is determined by your TACT. Nothing serves to improve and maintain cordial relations among people as much as tact. It makes all associations more pleasant and agreeable. Tact means showing thoughtfulness and consideration for others. A person who Is patient, understanding and, tactful can handle about any situation that arises.
Your size is determined by your TOLERANCE. A wise person is a tolerant one. He keeps an open mind. He gives consideration to all viewpoints. An open mind that lets in the light from another's point of view can change the darkness of prejudices into a tolerant and understanding attitude.
Your size is determined by your FAITH. Faith is ultra-essential and without It man is lost. Faith overleaps all visible boundaries. The best antidote for fear, anxiety, worry, discontent, doubt and despair is a supreme faith in God, in Man and in one's self.
Your size is determined by your ADAPTABILITY. Adaptability is a high form of intelligence. Don't be afraid to try something new. Without change there would be no progress. Strive to adapt yourself to every situation.
Your size is determined by the manner in which yon SERVE. Why wait for special occasions to do a good turn or perform a helpful deed? Act now-today! Keep on the alert for a chance to lend a helping hand, to speak a kind and encouraging word, to write a cheerful note, to scatter sunshine, You must make today and every day fruitful in service to others.
Your size is determined by your ability to get STARTED. Say to yourself, "Today I'm going to start." And do it! You can't get anywhere without starting. You can't arrive unless you get going. Decide upon your course of action and the act. Get started. Saving info action. Having a good aim. in life is commendable, but if you expect to hit your mark you've got to pull the trigger.
Your size is determined by the way you meet DISAPPOINTMENTS. Don't expect
all your plans to go through without a hitch, for they won't. Disappointments
are inevitable. Failures are everyone's lot. School yourself to accept your
disappointments as philosophically is possible and learn to bear injustices
without retaliation. Try to smile when things go wrong. Always look for
the brighter side. Speak pleasantly and act affably on all occasions. Be
too big to act little.
Your size is determined by the way in which you ACCEPT CRITICISM. There
are at least two types of criticism. One is unwarranted and is given to
hurt It is usually mean and cowardly. The other type of criticism is given
with the thought of aiding and helping. It is friendly and sincere. The
latter can serve as a mirror to aid you to see yourself as others are seeing
you. And by using the mirror correctly, you can make needed adjustments.
There is an art .in accepting criticism. First, weigh it carefully. If you
know it isn't true or isn't justified, then forget it -- dismiss it from
your mind. But, if it is true or partially so, then resolve to improve.
Don't resent constructive criticism MAKE IT SERVE YOU.
NOW WHAT IS YOUR SIZE????
On November 3, the voters of the United States go to the polls to decide
who will lead the country far the next four years. The interval from now
until Election Day should prove to be one of -the most hotly contested races
in modern history.
During that time, many a voter will cast a carefill eye at the men, their accomplishments, their failures, their every waking thought. Much will be said by the four principal men involved about themselves and about their opponents. Speeches will be given by the hundreds in behalf of the Presidential and Vice-Presidential candidates. In the end, the voters will decide who they feel is the best qualified to lead us forward,
LYNDON BAINES JOHNSON was born near Johnson City, Texas, August 27, 1908.
Johnson was graduated from Southwest Texas State Teacher's College in 1930. In 1934, he married Claudia Alta (Lady Bird) Johnson. They have two daughters, Lynda Bird and Lucy Baines.
At the urging of Sam Rayburn L.B.J. was named Texas director of National Youth Administration and was elected to a vacant House seat in 1937; reelected in 1938 and 1940 without opposition. He was an enthusiastic supporter of FDR.
Johnson was reelected to the House in 1946. Two years later later he defeated his opponent for a Senate seat by 87 votes.
He was elected Democratic Whip in the Senate in 1951. In 1953 he was named Democratic Minority Leader of the Senate, the youngest (at 44) in history. He was reelected in 1954, the next year was selected Majority Leaders of tile Democrats, and was known as the "Senatorial Whirlwind" because of his 18-hour work day.
Johnson was a favorite-son candidate for the Presidency in 1956. He actively sought nomination in 1960, but due to the reluctance of Northern Democrats, was rejected at Convention. He accepted Vice-Presidential nomination and campaigned extensively in the South. On January 20, 1961, he was inaugurated as the 37th Vice-President of the United States.
On November 22, 1963, John F. Kennedy was killed by the bullet of an assassin. Ninety-three minutes after his death, Lyndon Baines Johnson was sworn in as the thirty-sixth President of the United States.
BARRY MORRIS GOLDWATER was born on January 1, 1908, in Phoenix, Arizona
Territory. He graduated from Staunton Military Academy, Virginia In 1928,
and spent the next year at the University of Arizona. In 1914, Goldwater
married Margaret Johnson of Muncie, Indiana. They have two daughters and
two sons.
In 1948 and 1949, he successfully lead the desegregation of tile Arizona
Air National Guard, the Phoenix Public Schools and the eating facilities
at the Phoenix Municipal Airport.
In 1952, he became Arizona's first Republican Senator since 1920. In 1958, he was reelected by some 35,000 votes. At the 1960 Republican National Convention, Goldwater was nominated for President. Ile asked that his name be withdrawn, and pledged his support to Richard Nixon,
By April of 1963, he said of the growing "Draft Goldwater" drive, "I have given up trying to stop it. It's like trying to stamp out a forest fire with your feet. It's coming up too many places, too often."
On December 5, 1963, thirteen days after the assassination Of John F. Kennedy, Senator Goldwater said that he was taking a "major reassessment" of his Presidential prospects.
On January 3, 1964, Barry Morris Goldwater announced his candidacy at a press conference near his home in Phoenix. On July 16, 1964, after a first-ballot victory at the Republican National Convention in San Francisco, he accepted his party's Presidential nomination.
To make Grady's student council even better this year, Ann Irwin and Gretchen von Muller attended a Student Council Workshop at Statesboro, Georgia, this summer. They returned with many new and useful ideas.
Teacher Appreciation is one of our student council's newest projects. On each teacher's birthday a birthday card and a red carnation will be presented. The birthday cake presented to Mr. Derthink an September 4 is also part of this project.