Arizona Academy - Cactilode Yearbook (Phoenix, AZ)

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lt is to fortify the youth against the temptations SCHOOL SCHEDULE 1950-1951 FIRST SEMESTER Registration Surnames A-M .... .... S ept. 5 Classes Begin ...... .... S ept. 6 First Period Ends ........... ......... O ct. 13 Thanksgiving Recess .............. Nov. 23, 24 Elementary Teachers' Institute. . .To be announced Second Period Ends .................. Nov. 22 Christmas Vacation ..... .... D ec. 22-Jan. 1 Semester Examinations ..... ..... J an. 11, 12 Semester Closes ..................... Jan. 15 SECOND SEMESTER Guidance. It is the plan of the Academy to pro- Semester Begins .... .............. ...Jan. 15 Fourth Period Ends . . . .......... Feb. 23 Spring Vacation ..... To be announced Fifth Period Ends ...... ......... A pril 13 Semester Examinations .... May 22-23 Class Night ........ ..... M ay 24 Senior Consecration . . .... May 25 Baccalaureate Sermon .... May 26 Commencement ..... ........ M ay 26 History and Location. Realizing the great need of an institution where our youth of this section could obtain a Christian education, the members of the Seventh-day Adventist Church of Phoenix, Arizona,in 1920 established the Arizona Academy. Salt River Valley, of which Phoenix is the com- mercial center, is iustly famous for its healthful climate which is especially cool and clear during the school term. The campus of six acres, beauti- fied with lawns, arbor vitae, and roses, the ample buildings, and the central location make it an ex- cellent place for the education of our youth. For many years the school has been handi- capped by lack of adequate classroom space. During the school term of 1945-46 a new admin- istration building was erected. Air-conditioned throughout, it provides excellent classrooms, ofhces, and a library-study hall. The beauty of the campus has been enhanced by this new structure. Purpose. The general purpose and obiect for which the Academy is established is to promote the principles of true education, to provide fa- cilities for the harmonious development of the intellectual, moral, and physical powers of the student, and to train workers for the various mis- Fzfty-eight sionary enterprises which the denomination is carrying on in all parts of the world. Recognizing that not every student who finishes the academy will enter the regular organized mis- sionary work, the outstanding purpose of the Academy is the building of character in the lives of the young men and women, the restoring of the image of Christ in those attending. The formation of character is the work of a lifetime, and it is for eternity. This Academy has been established to aid the parents in educating and preparing their children for the time just before us. It is one of the refuges for the sorely tried youth where they may be pro- tected and learn the ways of the Lord. of the enemy that we have established schools where they may be qualified for usefulness in this life and for the service of God throughout eter- nity. C. T. p. 295. The teachers employed are such who will en- deavor to inspire the students with principles of truth, obedience, honor, integrity, and purity,- principles that will make them a positive force for the stability and uplifting of society. vide definitely for the guidance of every student under the close personal supervision of a member of the faculty. These contacts are informal and friendly but are sufficiently constant for the student to know that his welfare is being looked after, his interests sought, and that there is one selected faculty member to whom he may go with his problems, of whatever nature they may be. Of course every teacher takes an interest in his pupils, but the counselor's interest includes and co-ordi- nates all these other interests. He is interested in the whole welfare and in the whole well-being of the student in a way impossible to any other teacher. This list for each teacher is kept short to insure these contacts, which should constitute no small part of the spiritual, social, and character building values of the School. Student Activities. The Academy fosters a num- ber of organizations which are designed primarily to promote leadership among the students and seek to develop the physical, mental, social, and spiritual powers. Among these organizations are included the Student Association and Y.P.M.V. Society in connection with the Phoenix churches.

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CALENDAR 1950-1951 September December March S M T W T M T W T F T W T 1 2 1 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 S 9 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 4 6 7 8 IO 11 12 13 I4 15 16 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 11 12 13 14 I5 17 18 I9 20 21 22 23 17 I8 19 20 21 22 23 I8 I9 20 21,22 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 25 26 27 28 29 31 October January April S M T W T F S S M T W T F S 5 T W T 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 3 4 5 6 '8 9 IO 11 md 14 7 8 9 IO Q 13 8 10 I1 mi 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 I4 15 16 17 18 19 20 I5 16 17 18 19 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 22 23 24 25 26 29 30 31 28 29 30 31 29 30 November February May S M T W T F S S M T W T F S S T W T 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 N 1 2 3 5 6 7 8 9 IO 1 1 4 5 6 7 8 9 IO 6 8 9 IO 12 13 14 I5 16 I7 I8 11 12 13 I4 I5 I6 17 I3 I4 15 16 I7 I9 20 21 22 23 24 25 18 19 20 21 -2-Q 24 20 21 H' 24 26 27 2315 30 25 26 27 28 27 28 29 30 31 Bold Dcxtes-Fincmciczl periods close Coccounfs delinquent within Ten doysl. Underscore-Scholastic periods dose. Fifty-seven

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Entrance Requirements. Arizona Academy is maintained for the purpose of training young peo- ple for missionary work. Students of good moral character and those who will consistently en- deavor to live in harmony with the purposes and ideals of a Christian may be admitted. A transcript of past credits earned is required upon admittance. Eighth grade graduates must present a diploma of completion. Resident and Non-Resident Students. It is planned that non-resident students reside in the school homes. The same standard of conduct and observation of evening study periods is expected of both resident and non-resident students. It is requested that parents of non-boarding students plan regular evening study periods equivalent to the study periods in the school homes. Teaching Staff. The teaching staff has been carefully closen. Qualified men and women who have high Christian standards and who are active Christians have been selected to lead out in the training of the youth of Arizona Academy. , GENERAL REGULATIONS Social Standards. The standards maintained by the Seventh-day Adventist system of schools are so well understood that it seems hardly necessary to enumerate them here. The student who presents himself for enrollment is assumed to understand about what is required by those standards and to be able, willing, and anxious to conform to them. All are expected to conduct themselves as cour- teous and refined young men and young women. Those who fulfill this expectation will find them- selves contented under a few necessary restric- tions. Because of the obligation to promote high ob- iectives and to maintain them we do not solicit the attendance of young people who have not learned to govern themselves, who do not desire to study, or whose conduct does not conform to the ideals of the school. All students who enter the school are required to pledge themselves not to use tobacco or liquor in any form, or any other habit-forming drug. Any violation of this pledge will automatically sever the student from the school, whether the violation has been at school or away from it. Students must abstain from indecent or dis- orderly behavior, from profane or unbecoming language, from visiting billiard rooms or gambling places, from card playing, from having or read- ing pernicious literature, and from improper asso- ciation. The question whether worldly influences shall come into the school or whether Christian influ- ences shall prevail is one that is always present. The purpose of the school is one of Christian train- ing. Young people who attend the motion picture theater eiher regularly or irregularly bring into the school an influence not desired. Therefore, it should be distinctly understood that any student bringing into the school such an infiuence shall be subject to discipline and probable dismissal. We expect our young men and young wornen to associate in a frank, manly and womanly manner. Promiscuous association of young men and young women is not allowed in Seventh-day Adventist schools, for it is out of harmony with the purpose of our institutions. Arizona Academy does not approve of sentimentalism, fiirtation, strolling about the grounds, accompanying to and from school, or any other practice which is contrary to the usage of good society or good citizenship. Former students who have violated the funda- mental principles ofthe school since last attending will not be readmitted unless it is evident that there has been a marked change in their lives. As this school was established for the purpose of giving a distinctly Christian education, no student will be tolerated in its membership who either pub- licly or secretly seeks to disseminate immoral, in- fidelic, or atheistic ideas among his fellow students. Whenever, in the iudgment of the faculty, the student's connection with the school is no longer profitable to himself, or his infiuence is detrimental to others, he may, after counsel with the parents, be dismissed from school. Only students giving evidence of good moral character and who desire to come for the purpose of doing earnest faithful work should apply for admittance. All students who request admittance to the school must have the supervision of parents or responsible guardians. For full and specific information concerning standards maintained by the school, the student is referred to the Student's Manual prepared by the Pacific Union Conference, and available at the academy. Miscellaneous. Students who use automobiles or other automotive vehicles as a means of convey- ance to and from school must obtain permission be- F ifty-nme