Fillmore High School - Copa de Oro Yearbook (Fillmore, CA)

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ifeiroinfqoireiitavirt ORLD PEACE is a problem in which we are all vitally interested. In this age when nations are seething with turbulence and strife, our minds turn naturally to the prevention of war and the preservation of peace. llAt some time each one of us may have wondered, In just what way does World Peace involve me? lJIOften the old maxim has been repeated, 'tCharity begins at home, so why shouldn't World Peace have its birth at hom-e? This is the connect- ing link. l1IThere are several eminent factors concerned with the main- tenance of peace: law observance, respect for the privileges and liberties of our fellow-men. and absolute faith in the people of the world. l1lThe first principle is essentially important wherever it is found. In every home there are certain rules and regulations which, if carefully observed, will tend to insure domestic tranquilityg while on the other hand, a con- stant disregard will inevitably bring about pandemonium. The same holds true for the school where there is an appointed or elected governing body to set down the law of the campus. Co-operation of the students in respect of law and order invariably means a smooth running and tranquil organi- zationg yet the misdemeanors of a few will break down the school morale and cause that well known under-current of feeling which is prevalent in nearly every school where there are insurgents. Thus law observance, which is essential in founding World Peace, can be practiced at l1on1e. lli'l'he next phase incorporated in the establishing of World Peace--respect for the privileges and liberties of our fellow-men-must needs be rc- ligiously practiced if we hope to accomplish our ends. l1IWe are ot'ten in- clined to look out for ourselves in this world regardless of what effect it may have on the people around us. In all our work and play we must learn to co-operate and to respect our neighbor's liberties. At home each member of the t'a1nily has certain recognized rights. at school the various classes and clubs are given individual liberties, and by treaty or under- standing each nation has gained rank and position which automatically attains for it international privileges. ill After law observance and respect of liberties comes faith in our fell-ow-men. Herein lies the predominant factor or nucleus around which World Peace centers. Without faith noth- ing could be accomplished. When we obey our parents, we have faith in their judgment, when we attend school. we acknowledge our faith in superior learning, when we place the chief executives over our nation, we have faith in their ability to govern us wisely and well, and finally when we make treaties, we trust the fidelity of those involved. i1IWorld Peace is in form a sort of treaty between nations which incorporates law observance, respect for the liberties of each nation, and faith among coun- tries. As it is possible for these three factors to have their beginning at home, we all should strive to do our part in attaining the world's present ideal-World Peace-by making an effort to practice the three items which will bring about this condition of international good-will. '? 9' M9 4' , I 7' fb 61

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