This school newspaper editorial, in The B.H.S. BUGLE published by members of the Sophomore Class, was written by Margretta Luff, Editor-in-Chief, in the Spring of 1933 and remains as relevant today as it was 80 years ago:
HONESTY IN SCHOLARSHIP
We, the pupils of Broadalbin High, should take some interest in our school life, especially scholarship. One of the most important things essential in scholarship is honesty. When we say honesty, we do not compare it with scholarship; we do not seem to think of it in that way. It does not necessarily refer to stealing and copying papers. Some of us are not honest enough with ourselves. We let our work slide along until examinations; then we think that we should receive just as high a mark as our friend that studies.
We have been climbing steadily in the past years toward scholarship; but we have not, as yet, acquired a desire for obtaining high marks. We indulge more in athletics than we do in study. We think that it has more effect on our friends. We secretly wish to give more time for our studies, but we think we cannot take time for that.
Last year, one of the Broadalbin girls won a scholarship which will help her through four years of college. We like to boast to other cities about it; but we do not really try ourselves for this high honor. Also last year, we turned out more college entrance diplomas than either Gloversville or Johnstown. We could do this for many years to come if we only would keep this spirit and try to be honest with ourselves.