Goshen High School - Crimson Yearbook (Goshen, IN)

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THE CRIMSON 1931 MODERNISM ORT L, WALTER Principal THE term modern is a significant word when its meaning is interpreted. That is modern which belongs to the pres- ent period, or is characteristic of it: the word commonly suggests contrast with a more distant past and applies to that which is latest and most approved. How different the conception of modernism has been to the people of the civilized world throughout its development, can best be understood by referring to the epochs of history. The Athenians progressed to a stage in development that resulted in giving to the world a new art, a new literature and a new architectureg the Hebrew nation developed and gave a new religion: the Romans a new system of law and governmentg the Teutons a new conception of the social status of the familyg and in more recent times the several nations have contributed industrial expansion, scientific research, and national systems of education. These contributions have resulted in the modernisms we are enjoying to-day. With this view it is impossible to conceive of modernism as belonging exclusively to the present age, but as a successive series of new ideals, philosophies, discoveries and inventions that are cumulative to the present age, Modernisms, throughout the ages have been many and varied but only a few have survived a fad age, and have been a contribution to human progress. lt would be most interesting if we could perceive what of our modernistic ideas of art, religion, philosophy, learning, and style will be contributions to the generations that follow us. PAGE THIRTEEN Q:Qfi'5f?,53-5213.13',iz:-afffvyl-wrr'a-1 new, .c,fi5N3.,.,kh,,sJ 1, . , Y , V, f s.wc'Hiixif- fr'M 1J 1 vs U... . , , Aamir- f ff ,- - . - iiiaggaiirfva-1: ' A '

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THE CRIMSON 1931 MODERNISMU Pro or Con 1. W. FOREMAN Superintendent THE term Modernism has become very popular in American life during the last few years. It is heard in religion, in art, in education, and also in many lines of manufacturing, furniture for instance. To say of any question It is in keep- ing with modernistic tendencies is suffi- cient to secure for it many ardent supporters. This has become so prevalent that it behooves us to look into any question under consideration and determine whether the proposed modernism is merely for the sake of change or for real betterment. In the government of Russia we have an example of modernism run rampant. The result is the denial of all religious truth and the destruction of all private busi- ness enterprises. The soviet government is the one supreme authority, and con- formity to the will and wishes of the party in power is the rule supreme. The rights to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness is not to be found in the tenents of this modernistic giant. But not all moderism is bad. Its value in education may be a debatable ques- tion, but we are of the opinion that modernism in education is analogous to modern- ism in modes of travel and in business methods. These come with growth and development along scientific lines. In literature and in music it is difficult to im- prove on the classical. Before subscribing to modernism in any field of thought or endeavor, let us ask ourselves if the new excells the old in truth, beauty, and harmony, and in greater benefit to mankind. PAGE TWELVE

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ROW I' GERTRUDE WAHL Dean of Girls, Latin. Ph. B. University of Chicago I Columbia University M ARY BIGGS Commercial Elmira College Barrett Institute H ERMAN BYERS Physical Education A. B. Indiana Univer- sity MERLE L. SHANKLIN English A. B. Wabash College ROW II SAM UEL WELTY Chemistry A. B. Goshen College University of Chicago MELBA SMITH History A. B. Butler Univer- sity ' PAGE FDU RTEEN THE CRIMSON 1931 FACULTY Faculty picture not appearing: CLARA TRAUTWEIN Science A. B. Indiana University RECINALD BRINKLOW Music B. M. DePauw Uni- versity JOHN WEAVER Commercial A. B. Goshen College A. M. Indiana Uni- versity ROW III BONNIE DENISTON English A. B. Indiana Uni- versity Columbia University R. R. KINTIGH Auto Mechanics Chicago School of Auto Mechanics TH ELMA HARR Physical Education A. B. Indiana Univer- sity RALPH L. BECK Physical Science B. S. Indiana State Normal