Eureka High School - Eurekana Yearbook (Eureka, MO)

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J. VARNUM JONES Principal of Eureka High School Q if-Blessage from At this stage of our country's history, cit- izens, both young and old, should take stock of the moral fabric of the nation. So, we may determine if the basic moral principles, upon which our great nation was founded, are being neglected or being replaced by principles less noble than those of our early leaders. The corruption recently revealed in gov- ernment offices, high and low, has made it evident that the moral values of personal integrity, honesty, and self-discipline are seemingly being perverted. This shameless proffering and acceptance of bribes on the part of those from Whom we expect the most honest dealings is evidence of the des- truction of certain moral values. The much- publicized bribing of college athletes in order to manipulate the scores in athletic contests is but one more example of the prevalence of flagrant dishonesty. Investigation of various persons who have given bribes for favors and privileges re- ceived from elected officials has left a stig- ma of which not only America but the entire world is aware. DOROTHY SIDES secretary to the principal and J. VARNUM, JONES principal of Eureka High School

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jfarultp The members of the faculty of Eureka High School are well qualified in their respective fields. They are aware of the broader scope of education, that of teaching democracy, coopera- tion, and preparing the student for living experi- ences. The addition of Vocational Agriculture Benjamin Buddemeyer Science Elaine Evans Music Clyde Guenther Physical Education Marie Harttman Music Ethel Hoskins Social Science ' Eleanor Johnson English - Speech Wilma Johnson Commerce William Kleyboecker Science - Guidance Kenneth Koeppe Shop Bette McDowell Commerce Helen Meyer Physical Education Julia Moriarity Social Science Ethel Pierce Mathematics Eldon Powell Voc. Agriculture Francis Roques Social SCience Rose Sihanight Home Eiconomics Muriel Smith Art Grace Stenerson English Dorothy Williams English e Latin Martha Thiebes English and Industrial Arts courses has improved our offering to rneet the needs of all the students. Our guidance director was added to help the students and faculty correlate their learning experiences. l

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the Qhministratinn If this be true, then, there must be some cause. The effect of recent wars, the mount- ing complexity of government, the increas- ing amount of aimless leisure, the changing pattern of family life, and the inability of the church to cope with changing conditions have been offered as reasons. Whatever the cause, certain moral decisions of unpreced- ented variety must be made by the Ameri- can people. In order that the right decisions be made, the schools of America must shoul- der their share of responsibility. Our schools must help clarify the true values of Ameri- can life and identify the moral values which help our nation become strong. Our teach- ers must discover new methods of teaching these values effectively. It is my hope that through your experien- ces in Eureka High School, yo-u have been able to receive some moral concepts which will enable you to keep steadfast in the path which leads to a happy, honorable and use- ful life. Morgan Selvidge, Superintendent VIVIAN POUNDS secretary to the superintendent and MORGAN SELVIDGE superintendent of R-6 District MORGAN SELVIDGE Superintendent of R-6 School District