Crawfordsville High School - Athenian Yearbook (Crawfordsville, IN)

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SCHOOL BOARD Standing: GECJRGE D. lN'lANSON, Secretaryg PIERBERT S. HESLER, Treasurer Seated: Miss hlARY BOWVERS, Clerk F. RIDER FREEIXIAN, President M. C. DARNAL1., Superintendent The public school system as it has existed in the United States is being more challenged than ever during this War emergency. From the beginning, selective service has recognized the education and experience of each and every registrant. The basic training period is used not only to build up physique but also to explore the intellectual possibilities of all in service. One ot the reasons why the system is being challenged is the now known fact that part of the trainees Were not as Well educationed in their classroom work as was once thought. VVhat further proof do any of us who Work in the system need as to our responsibilities? Wlizit further proof do any of the students need to encourage them at all times to do their utmost and to think out their place in our democracy? l can think of one more reason. Practically everv service man when home on furlough and talking over his service experiences has in one form or another said, ul should have applied myself more diligently in schoolf, F. RIDER FREEMAN Page Eighteen