Appleton High School - Clarion Yearbook (Appleton, WI)

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THE AMERICAN WAV DUCAUQN as it is administered the American way embodies a highly integrated program ol activity such as is Found at Appleton l-ligh School. Seldom a day passes during which the educational experiences ol the student do not reach lar beyond the classroom. More and more the value ol unity oi community and school is being realized. The increased interest ol the parents is shown by the greater attendance at school functions where they discuss mutual problems with instructors. The daily newspaper reports school news For the public, and the reporter shown at the deslc above is Hcoveringu a school board meeting .... Civic organizations and ollicials, in turn, cooperate with the school in safeguarding the students, well-being, physi- cal and dental examinations given by members ol iam-it -'mt the Appleton Medical and Dental Associations are part ol the regular health program. The Safety Council together with the police depart- ment has been active in promoting tratfic safety and eliminating unnecessary accidents, lVlr. l2. L. Swanson, shown in the center picture, has completed two movies which have made high school students realize trattic hazards .... To broaden the students' scope ol understanding and to enlarge their cultural background a varied and well-chosen lyceum season was arranged. Besides the blind lecturer, Ralph Jacltson, who is pictured here, the program included a stewardess ol the American Air- lines, a ranger from Wyoming, a company ol opera singers, and many others,

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FIIQIT MATEI STUDENT CQUNCH. ol Appleton l ligh School .... representativeschosenbylel- low students to help direct school activities . . . . part ol the American scheme ol things . - . CDFHCERSoltheStudentCouncil 0 - . . reading from top to bottom: Robert Sager, president, James Miller, vice-presidenti Da- tricia Connelly, secretary-treasurer . . . . MR. E. JCI-iN GGODRICI-l presenting material on the Appleton Credit Union at alacultysession .... meetingsheldmonth- ly to discuss school problems and related topics ....

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SIENIDIQS 1940 HMI years have passed, and as we put on our caps and gowns, symbolic ol graduation, we come to the realization that commencement marlcs lor us both a beginning and an end. lhrough the valuable guidance ol instructors and adminis- trators we have been given the incentive to enrich our lives vocationally and avoca- tionally, At the same time we regret that we have put behind the busy yet happy hours that charatterized our high school days. We are the last class to have experienced the crowded conditions, the incon- veniences ot the old building. Although we are grateful for the opportunity ol having worl4ed in this spacious, modern high school, still we have many memories of pleasant days spent in what is now the Carrie lVlorgan School. And no class which lollows us can experience the thrill of contrast between the new and the old which we Felt on the opening day of school in September, i938 lo all who have aided us as we grew from sophomores to seniors we extend our appreciation and gratitude. We can only hope that our past, present, and future achievements will serve as a reward for the inspiration and help that have been t3CiKQOVtlVCl US, fAxl.lfxlNl fax. FRASER Senior Class ljresirlent