Churchill County High School - Lahontan Yearbook (Fallon, NV)

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rllrusleesi essage D tContinuedb e Always since time began there have been frontiers for the daring youthg vast, little known lands where the youth of older civilization might find the opportunity denied him in settled lands. For three hundred years in America our frontiers have offered physical adventures, primarily, al- though he who conquered the wilderness must be possessed of a keen and active mind. to foresee danger and to protect his property. The great ac- complishments of these hardy pioneers have been so impressed upon young people that it has become a habit of thought for young Americans to seek their future on the frontier, there to wrest a home from the forest or des- ertg a place where, by their own efforts, they might realize their dreams. Passing years have changed this. They have witnessed the settling of the last frontier. Few unsettled places offer opportunity today. Are there no more frontiers? The world is full of them. Students who are preparing for a better life will have more pioneer work facing them than the world has ever seen. The universe is full of exciting adventures for all who are prepared to recog- nize them. For four years you have studied to see the possibilities in these new frontiers. And what are the frontiers? First, there is the discovery and develop- ment of the individual to his highest capacity. Never before has it been possible to know each person and his abilities. Centuries ago Socrates said, Know thyself, but offered no way to learn. Today psychology and voca- tional training make it possible for everyone to know himself or herself. Each can learn his abilities, his inner resources, and the way to use them to the best advantage. There are new social frontiersg better ways to serve our fellow men that make for greater happiness. ln politics the frontiers of new govern- ments face every nation. If the understanding of the world's past is his, a life work faces the student who would work on the political frontier. The economic frontiers are varied. New and better ways to make a living face us on every hand if we see them. In science the frontiers are limitless and practically unexplored. Comparatively little is known in the world of science and well might any young American devote his life to some phase of scientific work. Every high school student must ask himself if he has learned of the frontier he seeks. Does he know its pitfalls and opportunities? Whether each of you has a share in the thrilling new adventures depends upon the use made of the four years in high school. Here the background of these thrilling new times is offered for investigation. Your success in later years will be in direct ratio to the time and thought you have spent studying the frontiers that are before you. MRS. H. W. SAWYER, Secretary, Churchill County Board of Education.

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SCi100l iBOCH'Cl Francis Harrigan Board President Mrs. H. W. Sawyer Board Secretary E. B. Loring Board Member That ours is a friendly school is manifested by our school board. Mr. Harrigan, board president, is our friend, always interested in athletics and in school activities of all kinds. He has brought to his position a sym- pathetic understanding of our problems. Board secretary is Mrs. H. W. Sawyer. Busy with her interest in Ne- vada history, with her fine kennels, we know we are fortunate to have Mrs. Sawyer associated with directing the affairs of our school. A long time friend of Churchill County High School, Mr. E. B. Loring this year took his place on the school board. Retiring this year is Mr. Will H. Williams, whose kindliness and friendliness to all we shan't forget. rliruslccs, ilicssagc NEW FRONTIERS 0 you youths, Western youths, So impatient, full of action, full of manly pride and friendship, Plain I see you, Western youths, see you tramping with the foremost Pioneers! O Pioneers! All the past we leave behind, We debouch upon a new, mightier world, Varied world, Fresh and strong the world we seize, world of labor on the march- Pioneers! O Pioneers! We detachments steady throwing, Down the edges, through the passes, up the mountains steep, Conquering, holding, daring, venturing as we go the unknown ways- Pioneers! O Pioneers! -WALT WHITMAN CTrustees' Message Continued on Next Pagej

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Qui' Principal Principal George E. McCracken at His Desk Every student in the high school comes under the in- fluence of Mr. McCracken, and every student is the better for that influence. His interest in the individual student, and his wide knowledge in problems of vocational guidance have made it possible for many of his students to find their places in life after graduation. Informal talks in the halls with Mac are enjoyed by the students, and it is to his office that his old graduates return when they come home. He shares with all his stu- dents their joys and sorrows. We kick when he gives us demerits, but we always know his decisions are just.