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co MR. HAROLD W. RAMSEY Superintendent of Schools Our public school system has developed because we recognize that the success of free government depends upon an enlightened citizenry. This philosophy pre-supposes that individuals are different and that they possess the capacity for improvement and development. We know that each individual is an entity unto himself. Not only does he differ from every other person in appearance and physical traits, but in mental and emotional areas as well. Experience begomes an ever increasing part of his background and modifies or alters his attitudes, appreciations, and patterns of behavior. In addition to these variables we know that potentialities may be developed or not developed; talents may be improved upon, or may lie dormant, or they may even cease to exist as a result of non-use. As we observe television programs we cannot escape the conclu- sion that the potentiality of the individual is just about limitless. It is testimony both to the wide range of differences and the capacity for improvement. | believe that the Creator, in His wisdom, intended that this should be so—that man should have within his grasp these tremen- dous possibilities; and that should he use them wrongly he is capable also of sinking to depths below that of all other forms of life. | am sure, therefore, that our progress as a nation—our existence as a civilization—depends upon the use we make of these factors. Be- cause | do believe in the personal entity of each individual and in his improvability as well, | have great faith in the future of this country— a nation that permits this philosophy to thrive through the instrumen- tality of free public schools. ADMINIS MR. BRUCE KENT Guidance Director B.S, M.Ed., College of William and Mary Physics, Business Law “Hear these announcements, please.’ Clyde H. Perdue
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perk Ag T)-OuN MR. CECIL DOSS Business Manager A.B., College of William and Mary Economics . MRS. MARGARET MOTLEY Secretary Lee, Hutcherson, and Hill MR. ELTON A. BONNER, Principal A.B., University of Alabama MA., University of Alabama Someone has said that the best trurigs ini ie Gre tree. To a great extent this no doubt is true, and this statement has become the basis for the philosophy of many individuals today. | have no fight to pick with this attitude as it centers upon God’s gift of the elements, of man’s inherent qualities—the five senses, his talents and mental capacities—of love, beauty. God, in his infinite compassion, has not created man to struggle in darkness without providing a few sunbeams of joy to relieve the mo- notony of his existence. | do. protest, however, when -the advocates of ‘‘the best things are free’ throw in for good measure many of the cherished rights and liber- ties traditional to the citizens of our native land. The rights and privileges available to each American citizen (call them freedoms if you wish) were not accidental in their appearance. Even the grammar school student of history can relate at least a few of the experiences of the Revolutionary statesmen, of the barefoot soldier at Valley Forge, of Nathan Hale, and numerous courageous martyrs from Concord to Korea. Yet the memories of some are short lived, and the lessons of history quickly fade as their selfish desires and or mental laxity distort their views of their responsibilities to society. In this case the individual has unconsciously or consciously—become absorbed in the business of his own personal comforts and desires to the exclusion of the rights and desires of his neighbor. In his violation of his neighbor's rights he fails to realize the ironical fact that his own right to liberty is maintained and protected by his willingness to discipline himself. No superimposed law is strong enough, nor can law enforcement officials be numerous enough to guar- antee to each individual the protection of his rights. This protection comes alone from the individuals who form the composite society and their willingness to recognize and voluntarily abide by the rules of the group. Thus, freedom is everybody's business. To be born an American citi- zen is all that is required to fall heir to this freedom, but. any heir re- tains his inheritance only so long as he manages his estate wisely. Let us assume that his inheritance is limitless, that it requires no special atten- tion, and he will presently duplicate the unpleasant experience of his Biblical counterpart. Freedom in America shall live so long as each indi- vidual assumes the attitude that the best things in life are yet to come— and it is his own responsibility to bring this prediction to pass. This means that the best is demanded from each of us, for where there is a will there is a way, and the way leads not only to the preservation of the freedoms that we know, but to new freedoms yet beyond the horizon. 21
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