Courtland Union High School - La Perita Yearbook (Courtland, CA)

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1511 rd nf Zfrustees A, Members of the Board: Mr. Mark Sullivan, Clerk of Bates Grammar School Boardg Mr. Reuben Gentner, Mr. Donald McClain, Members of Bates Grammar School Boardg Mr. E. C. Hemly, Clerk C.U.H.S. Boardg and Mr. E. M. Simpson, President C.U.H.S. Board. Not present: Mrs. Adele Runyon, Secretaryg Mr. R. J. Heringer, Mr. A. V. Chargin, and Mr. D. W. Leary.

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Hmm 4 J rr During this past year, you students have been privileged to, witness a -great national election. From the color of the convention, throughout the constantly increasing tempo ot' a spirited national campaign, to the day of the election inself with the solemn busi- ness of voting in the new or retaining the old, tremendous coverage by all the means of communication at our command kept you informed of the candidates, the issues and the parties. ' Many people in foreign lands cannot understand how we can reach such a high level of excitement in our campaigns up to and including election day, and still accept the verdict of the majority, roll up our sleeves, and all work together for the good 'of America. This, of course, is no surprise to us. This is the spirit of America. This is the intangible thing that has made democracy live. .All of our education trainstoward this end whether it be in the fields of scholastic proficiency or athletic endeavor. W'e'com- pete with all the resources about command-wwe try to win by all the fair and ethical means possible but, in losing, we respect and worlewith the victor. Let us hope that this spirit never dies in our great land. Let us rather hope that it extends itself to other lands, for in such an extension lies one great possibility for real, I...-AL... ...fn-l.1 ,-f...,',.