; , , ~ THE W' >~ PETIT JEAN ~. ;!' ..... 19 2.7 ~ ACADEMY The AcaciLomy occupies a vcry important place in the educational plan of Hard ing. It is here that an attitude toward study is given and habits of study formed. Adolesceni boys and girls have many difficulties in adju,ting themselves to their places as responsible individuals of the communiiy. High school instructors cannot teach them how to meet every situation that e,'el changing conditions bring. but they can instill in hearts and mind, of pupils principles that will guide them in conducting themse lves p roper ly under any ci rcumstances. Those who come to school on account of home influence and not from personal desire often (ha nge their attitude and continue their work in college. Others are forced to leave off formal education when the graduate from the a cademy but they are teller equipped by having had this opportunity to leal'll co-operation and leadership. Pnue fortI/-fOU l" Many of the pupils show their increasing ability to proceed without having to ue told what to do or how to do it, whethe r it be a pcrsonal problem or one that affects the group . The auility to di,charge pen;onal respon,ibility to the group is developed in many l,inds of work. The success of the "Midget" basketball team depended on this co-operation. The senio r class play, "Kentucky Belle," could not have been presented had not the cia,s and the directors given up personal preferences for the benefit of the group. Parties, picnics and hikes of the different classes were made enjoyable by this same spiri t of hearty co-opera tion, which is one of the foundation stones of good citizenship. :
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