Canaan High School - Lasso Yearbook (Canaan, CT)

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table, a broom, which he had backed into fthe broom had prodded him in the back, and his mother's favorite vase smashed into a million piecesl William Bird, '40, GRADUATION The one thrill in all of our lives will be to stand on the platform june I0 and receive our diplomas. When this night comes we will be leaving behind us twelve years of study and work, but taking with us scores of memories of happy days and fellow- ship that can never be erased. To some students graduating from high school is a time to be happy over the thought of no more homework: to them a certain freedom is presented which they feel they have not had. But alas, how wrong they are! For on that night each student will be graduating from high school with a diplomia 'that not only certifies his completion, but also entitles him to go out and take his place in the world, facing the problems of life, and making his own decisions with- out the kindly guidance and valued instructions from his teachers. This diploma also certifies his registration in the school of life in which he must take his place, and where forever will he be a student subject to the strict rules and regulations of the world and community, a school from which there is no escape until fate alone de- crees the work completed. Margery Beebe, '38. WATCH 'EM WALK An amusing way to spent a few spare moments, while waiting where there are passers-by to be your vic- tims, is to watch how they walk. A great deal can be told about a per- son, whether he is bold, shy, calm, or nervous by observing this one action. For example: there is the small grown-up, who usually seems to be in a big hurry, and there are those who stride along as though something evil was following close behind. The individual who toes out gives one the impression that the feet in question are trying to get away from each other, quite a contrast to the pigeon- toed person, whose lower appendages seem almost to ask permission to pass. Mincing along as though walking on eggs seems to characterize the timid soul. Once in a while you may sight a person, who toes straight ahead, and has a purposeful expression on his face, but in this modern clay of un- natural-walking humans, such a per- son is almost a curiosity, although several do exist. Bernice Hart, '40 , THE LIBRARY UNIT A new unit has been introduced in high school and has so far been high- ly successful. This is the new Library Unit. It is correlated with the English classes. Each class has an different day on which to take a trip to the library. The first lesson is to learn the fun- damentals and construction of the library-such as the number under which a specific type of book is lo- cated. The pupils are asked to mem- orize these numbers so that if a book is wanted the pupil who is looking for it will know where to find it. For homework a map is requested show-

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LITERARY ECONOMICS Economics is a science that treats of the production and use of wealth, and political economy. The economics course in the senior year is one of the most interesting and valuable courses in the whole four years at the high school. Economics prepares and broadens che mind of every student. Often the course seems difficult and uninterest- ing due to so many theories and prac- tices, but after research work and ex- planation by the instructor, the laws seem more practical and understand- able. The study aids in helping the student form definite opinions and attitudes. During the last part of the term a course in Problems of Democracy is undertaken. l feel that this course is most valuable as important problems concerning crime, adolescence, war, unemployment, and others are thor- oughly discussed. It presents to the student from a birdseye view fdue to lack of time, a cause, the situation, results, and var- ious methods applicable to solving the problem. Current events at home and abroad often result in interesting and educa- tional discussions. Economics broadens the views and aids the student in obtaining a funda- mental idea of government, condi- tions of buying, selling, and wealth. A course in economics tends to open our eyes to our present day problems, arouse our interests, and make us feel more at ease when well informed on topics of the day. The economics course helps formulate ideas and de- velop within the individual a more logical reasoning and an ability to think problems through. K. Eileen Gaylord, '38. THE UNSEEN HOMBRE Come out from behind that door, you killer, shouted Tex Bradley, a tall, fair-haired young man. Come and get me, drawled a low, gruff voice. Then Tex felt something prod him in the back, and his guns clatter- ed to the floor, and his hands shot straight above his head as he said, All right, you have the drop on me, whoever you are. The stranger said nothing, but just remained motion- less. V Then the man who had spoken in che low, gruff voice came out from behind the door. Hfe was about the size of Tex, but had a darker complexion. Okay, Pedro, l've got him covered, he said as he step- ped towards Tex. Now, Tex, l think it is about time you were put out of the way because you know too much. Tex didnit say anything but his foot shot backwards and kicked the object behind him, then he lurched forward at the killer and knocked him over. Crash! went the object behind him. Billy! Jack! What are you doing up there in the attic? said a com- manding voice from below. Aw heck, a fellar can't even have any fun, said Billy as he turned around to see what he had upset. There tumbled on the floor, was a

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ing where the shelves are located, what books reside upon them, and under what number and classifica- tion the books belong. The second lesson consists of hand- ing your map to the librarian and learning about the catalogue cards. Most of this period is occupied by questions from the pupils. The third lesson is the most im- portant. It is the most important be- cause the last thing the students have to do is to make their own book. It is in this lesson that the pupils learn that there is more than one index, more than one introduction, and all the construction needed to compile a book. Of course, we can't speak about the lessons and not include the teach- er, a librarian in this case. The name is Mrs. Eddy. She is a model instruc- tor in that she is very patient and does not use unnecessary words. She has just recently been asked to speak on the advantages of such a course as the above mentioned. She took with her a few of the books that were written and constructed by the pupils in or- der to impress upon her listeners that this course has its advantages. Personally, I think that, all in all, it is a grand course. A Sophomore. , NEATNESS Neatness is a small word which means being clean, but some people do not use this word personally. A neat persons reminds me of a smooth ice pond which has a clean, white surface. Neatness does not mean just having your clothes clean, but it also means clean skin, clean finger nails, and hair kept in proper order. To have a bright-looking face you need not use powder, rouge, and lip- stick, but soap and hot water is all that is necessary. A person should keep not only himself neat, but also his books, papers, and other belong- ings. A home is usually judged by the appearance of the person in it. One Wearing a great deal of war paint, or whatever you may want to call it, re- minds me of a painted doll or a model in a store window. The average per- son wears cosmetics, but is careful how she applies them. Esther Yale, '40, WHO SHOULD HAVE THE POWER TO DECLARE WAR? Today a typical American news- paper has for its headlines the word war . An aggressive world has devel- oped even since the War to End Wars was fought. This brings the question before the minds of American citi- zens of how war is to be declared. The Ludlow resolution, recently in- troduced into Congress, presents a solution to this problem. But do we, as American citizens, want this resolu- tion to be put into effect? The ques- tion is, shall the people of America have the right to declare war? If at the time of a world crisis, when a state of war is impending, time were taken to have a national referen- dum concerning the topic, would not those whom we might term as enemies, be able to take advantage of our con- dition of uncertainty and attack us at a most inopportune moment? Ac- cording to some of our most promin- ent students in America this is very possible and such an event might eas- ily cripple our defensive program. When such a state of unrest exists 4