Petersham High School - Hilltop Yearbook (Petersham, MA)

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F O R E W O R D nEducation for Victoryu is the theme of our schools at present. There are many ways in which the schools can broaden their program to accomplish this end, depending upon the size of the school and the facilities available. In many cases the curriculum is varied to include Vocational Pre-Induction Courses Physical fitness must be stressed both through a special program and regular athletics. Here in Petersham we realize the change that is taking place. We a r e endeavoring to meet the new demands insofar as it is possible. Aeronautics will be taught again next year to Juniors and Seniors. Some of the older boys have enrolled in the Red Cross Swimming Course at the Athol Y. M. C. A. The school has organized another group of beginners who are taking swimming instructions weekly. Various salvage drives offer an opportunity for our pupils to help. The sale of stamps and bonds is kept constantly before the pupils. The annual Red Cross Drive for funds gives them a chance to donate some of the money which they have earned and has usually met with a good response. At present a seven-week course in Airplane Identification is being planned. It is hoped that several of the pupils as well as others in town will qualify as observers. The instruction will be under supervision of First Fighter Command United States Army Air Corps. Still another way of helping is in the production of food. This can be done directly by having a victory garden and raising vegetables for immediate use and for canning. All vegetables thus canned leave more canned goods on the market for those in the Armed Service and also for those who live in the city with- out an opportunity for a garden. Pupils can help indirectly by working on farms during spring planting and during the summer. They can also help in the fall harvesting fruit and produce. These years are busy years for all. 'Adults are busy as members of the armed services of our country, in war work of one type or another, or in the home. Young people of school age are busy with their regular school work and participating in the many extra tasks that are expected of them. The UEducation for Victoryu program includes us all. f -.- Principal Q'