Columbus North High School - Log Yearbook (Columbus, IN)

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Page eight SUPERINTENDENT American schools have many objectives, the major ones of which are the development of an understanding of democracy, the habit of living ac- cording to its principles, and an attitude of loyalty and devotion to the democratic way of life. The gradual destruction of European democracy has given us a fair understanding of undermining influences which are at work in our country. lf our freedoms and ways of lite are to be saved there must be a better education of the masses of our people and a thoughtful correction of detects in our economic and governmental structure. To pro- tect our democracy we are spending immense sums on our army and navy. Let us pray that the American people will soon learn that the most import- ant protection ot all is an effective, free and democratic school system. Mr. Donald Dushane, Supt. I I I I Zh Q7!46Zflil64.4 ob! Qlzecz 7fecLvZet4AL!a L4

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Henry Clay once said, Government is a trust, and the officers of the government are trusteesg and both the trusts and the trustees are created for the benefit of the people. . So is the government of a school a trust, and the members of the School Board are trustees. Both the trust and the trustees are created for the benefit of the students. The students are aware that they are the beneficiaries of this trusteeship and are ap- preciative of this as they are of the efficient manner in which the present School Board is discharging its duties. These duties are manifold. They employ the superintendent, the principal, and the teachers. lt is here that the School Board renders its greatest service, for the excellence of our high school's scholastic work and its high moral tone are determined by these ap- pointments. lt is also their duty to authorize all im- provements to keep the building and equip- ment operating efficiently. The spacious lawn, with its attractive land-scaping which has received so much favorable comment, is likewise under their supervision. The School Board is composed of three men who are appointed by the City Council. Their term of service is for three years. Members of this year's School Board are: president, D. M. Bottorffg secretary, Wm. M. Kellerg treasurer, Lynn Barnaby. l H Read from top to bottom: MR. D. M. BOTTORFF MR. WILLIAM M. KELLER MR. LYNN BARNABY Page seven

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Democracy is a way of life, protected by a people's government and dependent upon education for its success and continuance. lt sets the in- dividual free within the limits of common welfare, and imposes upon him the necessity of personal initiative and self dependence. Constantly social groups are educating and stimulating the citizens of a democracy toward better living -- health, economic progress, non-interference with the rights of others, and appreciation of life's true values. Preparing youth for this unceasing struggle of a democratic society for the full and happy life, the school labors heroically. And it is reward enough that the flag of the oldest great republic floats over the school buildings of our country in recognition of the effort. Harley E. Talley, Prin. PRINCIPAL Jpifddl-IYJZIZ fig dfivezi SAQJQL'