I will take pride in work and thrift. The world has no place for the one who shirks.  Some one toiled for every comfort I enjoy; some one worked for the clothing, shelter, food, and all the other good things that come to me.  I must do my part, work, help others, and especially help in the home.  I will not slight my tasks, but say; “I can!” and go at my work with a will.  What though the task be hard—­if it is mine, I’ll do it!  What though the lesson be long—­if it is to be learned, I’ll master it!  If I can stand at the head of my class, I will, but only when I have earned the right by honest effort.  Because the world contains so many who must go hungry for want of food, and who lack other necessities and comforts, I will not needlessly spend nor waste anything of value.  I will take pride in thrift and saving, and do all I can to encourage this spirit in others.  I will respect and honor all worthy toil.  I will thank the good God every day that he allows me to take part in the work round about me, and ask him to help me to do my share well in each seen or unseen part of every task.

I will be honest and speak the truth. Only one who is honest is worthy of trust, and he who tells a lie confesses that he is a coward and afraid to let the truth be known.  I will be honest even in little things, and will have no “white lies.”  Though it may seem a trifle to cheat in school or not play fair in a game, I will be above all trickery and deceit.  Both in play and in work my fight must be clean and fair; I shall ask but for an even chance.  I will give full value for whatever I receive; if I work for wages, I must make sure to earn them; if I secure honors or grades at school, I must win them.  I will let alone all games of chance, for gambling takes what one has not earned, and is therefore stealing.

I will be obedient to the rules of my home and school and to the laws of my country. The rules of home and school and the laws of state and nation are made for the good of all; and wherever freedom rules there laws must be obeyed.  I will not quibble nor seek to evade, but give prompt and cheerful obedience wherever my duty is to obey.  I will honor the law and respect those in authority over me.  I will not be one of those who must needs be watched, and narrowly held to right paths.  I will obey not because of fear or compulsion, but gladly, because I choose to do the right.  I will not tempt others to disobedience, nor to the violation of the law.  I will be a loyal member of my home and school and a patriotic citizen of my country, doing all in my power to advance their welfare and interests.