At present my interest lies along abstract lines; mathematics, chemistry, and physics are my favorite subjects. The occupation I would like most to enter when my schooling shall be finished would be mathematics. However, I see no chance for a job in this field for research work as there is in, say, chemistry. Hence I feel uncertain as to whether I shall make mathematics my life work or whether I should specialize in one field or another of chemistry, my second love.
There is a copy of the principal's statement "In Re Qualifications of G, Candidate for Scholarship," at the close of his high school career. It is worth quoting here as a record of the judged characteristics of this 15-year-old boy whose thoughtful letter, just quoted from, shows his serious concern over the theoretical and practical possibilities of the various fields of his interest.
PRINCIPAL'S STATEMENT IN RE QUALIFICATIONS OF G, CANDIDATE FOR SCHOLARSHIP
Native ability. Intelligence Quotient 174 on Terman Test given
at Erasmus Hall, the highest ever reached here; ranks fourth
in a grade of 712 in scholarship.
Personality. Pleasant and helpful; well liked and respected by
students and faculty; always agreeable, willing, eager to
help others.
Loyalty. Loyalty is unquestioned; fine home background
contributes to high ideals; his good example has inspired
loyalty in others.
Coöperation. Has given much time to clubs, to tutoring students, and to giving clerical assistance in offices.
Integrity. Commended highly by teachers for uprightness.
Leadership. An active leader in many school activities; has strong initiative and unusual resourcefulness.
Thoroughness. Class and extracurricular work characterized by unusual care and thoroughness; carried through many long-term assignments with a minimum of supervision.