Dickinson High School - Gnome Yearbook (Jersey City, NJ)

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E INCE the beginning of time man has steadily made progress in all the fields of life. Through his efforts advancement has been made from the horse and buggy to the automobile, railroad, ship, and aeroplane, but, most important of all, he has used the knowledge given him by his forefathers to the greatest possible advantage, not only for his own welfare, but for the good of all man- kind. Cures have been found for most diseases, our standards of living have improved, there have been many inventions, industries have increased and automobiles, have been made to aid him in his search for more knowledge. tive to learn. Great development has taken place in his social activities, govern- ment, and cooperation on socialized learning. Today he is not satisfied merely with elementary training, but he strives to better himself in every way possible. Years ago man had to obtain most of his education by reading borrowed books in the dim candlelight. However, as the years have passed, many inven- tions and improvements, such as gas, electricity, steam, printing, trains, busses, and automobiles have been made to aid him in his search for more knowledge. Besides these, many schools and colleges have been built to enable man to ad- vance in whatever field he chooses. If he does not have the opportunity of at- tending school during the day-time, it is now possible for him to receive the same education at night. At first man went to school primarily to learn reading, writing, and arithmetic. Today his studies consist of many more necessary subjects. He is trained not only academically but also socially. His progressive education is based upon the spontaneous activities and the social participation of all stu- dents. Through the different social activities he learns how best to adjust him- self to society. From these accomplishments he attains great happiness. He is taught to share in a give-and-take experience. Where before school was a preparation for living, today it is life itself. Looking back through the pages of history, we can readily conceive the trials and hardships that our forefathers had undergone to bring about these wonderful changes. These changes have been made by diligent, ambitious, en- ergetic men and women. However, many more improvements remain to be made in all the fields of life, and if every man continues to make a sincere ef- fort to succeed, we shall be progressing to a finer and better world not only for ourselves but for our posterity. M.ARY WHITE. Two

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