Dexter High School - Reveille Yearbook (Dexter, MO)

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From Our Past We Freedom and

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to jVo Other Human •.. Are Worthy of Trust. To whom do we owe our loyalty and trust? Is it our parents, friends, businessmen or our leaders of government? Should we honor people for the ideals that have been instilled in our society? No, we can only give God the credit for making our society a society of high ideals and standards. God, who created people and the world that surrounds them, is the one being to whom we should give our honor and trust. God gives to men the ability to verbalize their ideals whether they are instituting a new government or running a high school. From the Philosophy and Objectives of Dexter High School are found the following ideals: “... to provide each student with an education that will help him to attain a happy, abundant life as a responsible and contributing member of our American Democracy.” “... to recognize each student as a unique individual ...” “To instill an attitude of pride and self-discipline.” 7

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Cling to Thoughts of Equality Freedom and Equality. Two words we use often, yet take for granted. Throughout the years, men have worked hard to enforce the meanings of freedom and equality and today we are displaying the same responsibility. Our government, employment, churches, and relations with people reflect the ideals of equality and freedom. Yes, we are lucky to have freedom and equality in our lives today. This is my country Land of my birth This is my country grandest on earth. I pledge thee my allegiance America, the bold. For this is my Country To have and to hold. George M. Cohen At DHS, it is a goal “To build ethical character through the development of good morals, respect for law and order, and respect and compassion for neighbor and self,” and “To teach the ideals, benefits, and responsibilities of our American democracy in relationship to other forms of government.”