Belleville Township High School - Bellevinois Yearbook (Belleville, IL)

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The face of our school . . The knowledge and experience which we acquire in high school equips us with a sound foundation to meet the challenges of the future. With a variety of materials we may choose our courses, join clubs, or go out for sports. This independence of choice becomes the “colors all our own.” By the earnestness of our scholastic effort, we create the basic colors of our life; by our enthusiastic participation in activities, we in¬ crease the intensity and diversity of these colors. Silhouettes against the sky . . .

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In the tissue of the life to be

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We are endowed with a heritage rich in the appre ciation of and insistence upon education. One hun¬ dred and fifty years ago, the pioneer settlers from Ger many, called the “Latin farmers ’ established our city. They developed a public school system, founded a public library, and organized the second kindergarten in the nation. The founders of our city realized the importance of having its residents educated to read and think for themselves, to earn a living for their families, to govern themselves wisely, and to develop their interests and talents in order to live a full life. Today, one hundred and fifty years later, we at Belleville Township I ligh School are carrying on the cherished ambitions of our civic founders. If we build on the gifts of the past, and if we advantageously use our energy and time, we shall harvest a riotous rain bow of achievements.