Walnut Hills High School - Remembrancer Yearbook (Cincinnati, OH)

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U H HISTUHY IS B SED History is an account of past facts and events that affect the lives of all man- kind. From history we learn the motives of the actions taken by men and nations and the consequences of these actions. From history We learn the importance of government and trace the develop- ment of it from the earliest times. But the kind of history we are taught is different from the kind of history you teach, Herr Hitler. Our history is not filled with gross exaggerations, mislead- ing interpretations, and deceiving con- clusions. Uur history is not taught to spread propaganda or racial hate nor to prey on human emotions. Our history is based on fact, and is taught to give us a liberal education so that We can do a better job of governing than your black- shirted Stooges have done. UN PACT, UT U PHEJ DICE Perhaps the chief feature of our history classes is the open and unprejudiced Way in which discussions are conducted. With our teachers and textbooks as guides, we attempt to gain an accurate picture of the economic, political, and social progress of man throughout the ages. In our three high school history courses, ancient and medieval, modern, and American history, We trace the de- velopment of democracy from its early stages in ancient Greece, through its growth in England to its struggle for existence in modern times. One period each Week is devoted to the study of current events, and topics of national and international interest are debated. Mlss Dunphy smilingly greets her class. Miss Sanford checks over a quiz paper. Miss Nieman and Miss Schwenker take time out for a

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ANG A E STUDENTS BUILD A BASIS IIUII AMERICA Yi ? Yun gg' Sw .,,,g,, W. T If the students today are to assume posi- tions of importance in the post-war era we must be able to converse with the peoples of the world, discuss problems poly-lingual- ly, and reach decisions through the medium of language. Walnut Hills does not pretend to make us capable of coping with these momentous tasks of the near future, however, we are being supplied with a sound foundation on which to build further training. Latin itself is a vital part of education and all of us are forced to acknowledge its value even though we are not of the valiant who have put Virgil behind them. ,German is of great importance, particularly to stu- dents who plan to enter medicine and re- lated fields of science. French has always Miss Stratemeyer - been recognized as the language of cultured people, and the works of Hugo and De Maupassant become even more glorious in the original tongue. Our closer relations with South America have sky-rocketed the popularity of Spanish, and opportunities for its use are increasing constantly. Many of us may never use the languages which we have studied in high school, but our lives will have been enriched by even this small taste of the literature of other na- tions. To others this study may serve to whet their intellectual appetites to seek further knowledge of the language, culture, and customs of our fellow-men, and per- haps through increased mutual under- standing the perpetual dream of peace may enter the realm of at least possible reality. Miss Stelnau and Mrs. Creelman Miss Wilkinson and Miss Carson Mrs. Ashbrook, and Miss A Wil