Anderson High School - Andersonian Yearbook (Cincinnati, OH)

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BOARD OF EDUCATION HERSCHEL D. WEST Executive Head WILLIAM M. JUDD CLARENCE W. BELL, JR. EDWARD B. WRIGHT President MILDRED FIGGINS Secretary Vice-President Member EDUCATION FOR DEMOCRACY IN A FREE SOCIETY Democracy will be saved in America by the in- fluence of the free public schools. The importance of free public education has been recognized since the founding of our nation. As our society becomes more complex, the education of the individual as- sumes greater responsibility, not only to himself, but to society as a whole. As society becomes more com- plex, and as education assumes greater responsibil- ities, the process of education encompasses the activ- ities of a more competitive, complex life. Today a fair mastery of the three R's is not sufficient, that and will a lot more compose the minimum essentials that enable an individual to make any significant contribution for himself and his fellowmen. The public schools of America are our only effective laboratory for training in the American way of life. The good school is lust that, a laboratory for demo- cratic training. There was a time when our schools prepared for democracy. Today our schools are democracy in action. ln addition to the three l2's, today's schools accept the responsibility to develop the understanding, attitude and the behavior needed for effective participation in the various communities of men. The student's first experience in group living is the family. Next is the school. The good teacher will constantly make use of home training and will provide the opportunities for participation in the more complex community, the school, and at the same time, help pupils interpret their school experi- ences in the light of the larger communities of which their school is a part. Teaching the academic will maintain its important role, but we should remember there are academic areas of learning today that were considered extra- curricular a short time ago. We, therefore, must be alert to keep our training in democratic living abreast of the current educational needs of young people. These things we do at Anderson. K

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DAVID PUSACK LOUIS W. GRAF, JR. MADELINE LIEBERMAN Member Member Clerk To the Seniors: One ot the memorable occasions in your lifetime is novv at hand. You are about to reap the harvest vvhich you have sown over a period ot the last Twelve years, This is indeed a time for sober reflection. Education is a never-endingprocess. Ivlan prog- resses because he is constantly struggling to improve his lot. Self-satisfaction stitles progress. In the Hnal analysis, your success in lite will be measured by your ability to reap enjoyment and satisfaction in what you do. Gracious living comes from the peace ot mind that results in the knowledge of a job well done. Would that you might adopt the philosophy of a noted educator who said, Be ashamed to die until you have won some victory tor humanity. E. Wayne Titus Q LJ 4354, E. WAYNE TITUS Principal MARTHA E. SILVER Secretary