Fairborn High School - Flight Yearbook (Fairborn, OH)

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Our CUL enae It is always a thrill to have something new — new clothes, a new pencil, a new car. Only occasionally are we privileged to move into a brand new home, espe- cially a new school home, as modern and as nice, as is ours here at Fairborn High. Never before have so many oppor- tunities been offered to high school stu- dents for the development of their tal- ents and abilities. However, we shall not feel that our program is adequate until all boys and girls of high school age are attending high school and are de- veloping to the fullest extent possible, their inborn talents. These are critical times but most inter- esting and thrilling times. Our challenge to you, the youth is — grasp the oppor- tunities that are yours. Your challenge to us, your parents and your teachers, will be to provide you with more and more opportunities for development into more wholesome, happy citizens in a free and peaceful world. EDWIN BURKHART Principal STANDING: Eleanor Ottinio, Virginia Christopher, Mary Welch and Judy Blum. SEATED: Charlotte Wolfe, Mr. Burkhart's Secretary. The office aids have been chosen for their interest in of- fice work as well as scholastic ability. The girls are respon- sible for various activities in the principal's office.

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H. K. BAKER Superintendent of Schools Wan. of the Ijear. Superintendent Baker named (Man of the Year) for 1953 is an outstanding edu- cator and business executive. He is a kindly father, a civic minded citizen, and an ener- getic administrator. He has long possessed that undefinable quality which makes him a shrewd interpreter of youth, and an exacting leader of men. He is highly respected and admired in his community and an international coordi- nator in intellectual advancement. All of these qualities, coupled with an amiable disposition and an honest heart, make him worthy to be named MAN OF THE YEAR Educational foundation5 The true foundation of a growing community, the cement of which its character is moulded, lies in the people. During the long course of history, it has often been said that a well-informed peo- ple is a free people. How true are these words today! We have the all-too familiar exam- ples before us of the wretched conditions of the enslaved millions in those parts of the World, where the light of freedom has sadly been extinguished. Due to the evils of ig- norance and indifference in planting the seeds of learning, and seeing them blossom among the masses of the people, these countries have been conquered by the brute force of their aggressors, and made to suffer the cruel punishment of tyranny, and have had the slightest hope of freedom removed from the heart of all. In other nations the decline of moral values has proven to be the ultimate downfall of their civilization, as can be gleaned from the history of the Romans. Before there can be strength militarily, there must be knowledge and understanding, for education is the refinement of the intellect. Herbert Dalin

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F. J. Buschemeyer, A.B., M.A. Physical Education Assistant Principal, Director of Athletics, Dean of Boys Phys. Ed. teaches one a worthy way to make use of leisure time, and assists the student in adjusting himself to the social world. Millie Parker, M.A. Latin Dean of Girls The chief reason why one should study Latin is to get a better knowledge of English as sixty per cent of the English words are derived from Latin. Buzzing Miss Baver! Uses for the new PA system are many and varied. In addition to presenting important announce- ments simultaneously in all rooms. Students and teachers can be sum- moned to the administrative offices quickly with a minimum of dis- turbance to classes and study halls.