Connersville High School - Cohiscan Yearbook (Connersville, IN)

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Page Six The Last Lesson Great disasters often act as a crucible. They sometimes warrant conclusions which otherwise might not be evident. The two World Wars have proven, among other things, the unstinted loyalty and devotion of our young people to the ideals of the American democracy, and have demonstrated the courage necessary to protect and preserve these ideals. The conduct of the American youth enrolled in the schools during these years of war serves as unquestioned proof of their deep devotion to country and home. Many volunteered their services immediately. Upon their country's call others followed. All were determined to win. What is true of American youth in general is certainly true of the boys and girls of this community. Hundreds of them entered military service, others backed them. Their sacrifices must not and will not have been in vain. We owe a debt to these boys and girls. Let's pay it.

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' f V! J '., I I. R wgk CITIZENSHIP VVORLD HISTORY A7 1 f f, fe? K ,f-' U :i vy-tiggit' 85 .1 QQ V- ff 1 6 f qv ' Page Eight a ,I f ACH OF THE FOUR YEARS of high school has a required course which deals directly or indirectly with current events. Courses such as these make the student more conscious of the world about him and awaken his interest in trying to find a method whereby he may help to solve the problems of that world. In the complex social order in which the students of today will soon find themselves, only a thorough knowledge and understanding of world affairs will enable them to be enlightened and intelligent citizens that that world will demand. The freshmen take a class in citizenship for one or two semesters, which is in part an orientation or introductory course to C. H. S. by explaining how to use the library and helping to outline suitable courses of study to follow throughout high school. The intricacies of local, county, and state governments are stressed along with information concerning their officers. A course in world history acquaints the sophomores with some general knowledge of the early development of the world. Some of the conditions which existed then, have carried over into our present day world and by having a truer understanding they will find themselves better prepared to offer a worthwhile solution for these situations.