Hemingford High School - Bobcat Yearbook (Hemingford, NE)

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SCIENCE CEEAI IMI NT The primary purpose of the sciences is quite clearly distinguished from the primary purpose of any of the other courses in high school. This distinction might be briefly worded as follows. While the other subjects given in high school are primarily concerned in preparing a student to earn a living, the teach- ing of sciences is concerned with preparing the student to live. It may be said then that the supreme purpose cf teaching sciences is to turn out men and women who will be worthy and creditable members of human society, regardless of what their particular calling or vocation may be. To ac- complish this, the Hemingford High School offers a wide variety of courses in all the fundamental fields, in order that the student may receive broad contacts in the field of human thought and achievement. General Science, Biology. Physics and Chemistry are offered in their respective grades. The secondary purpose of teaching sciences serves a more specific pur- pose; namely, that of offering courses which have a direct technical value in preparation for many of the various professions in which the student later will find himself.

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Hir. C. J .. Elkins Superintendent n i i ciNitNrrNi or m i c i t ■iSXStfSXSXtMZi The lasting and beneficial influence of sending out well-trained, right- thinking young people of high ideals, as citizens, each year, must be recognized by everyone. Their value cannot be measured in dollars and cents. It means the right moulding of future generations. Each one. if sincere, well-balanced, earnest and ambitious, is a potential leader of thought, of ideals and of action, in his community. The worth cannot be over estimated. The Hemingford High School has for years held an important place in the life of this community, but I believe that those who graduate this year have a greater opportunity to serve the state and nation than any of those who have graduated before. Going forth as they do with new ideals, a wonderful chance for leadership is before them. Never before has there been so many followers in proportion to the available leaders. May each one who has so freely received of this state’s educational service resolve in some manner to contribute some worth while achievement for the advancement cf this world’s progress.

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ENGLISH I EHI THENI “Sad is the day for any one when he becomes absolutely satisfied with the life that he is living, the thoughts that he is thinking, and the deeds that he is doing; when there ceases to be forever beating at the doers of his soul a desire to do something nobler which he feels and knows he was meant and intended to do.” From the practical viewpoint. English aims to awaken the self-respect of every student and cause him to be preud of his language, and it in turn to be proud that he speaks it. Through composition, the learner is enabled to speak and write in a clear and creative manner. Literature develops ideals, appreciation and desix'e for good reading in leisure time. However sincere the wish may be for the development of the social, cul- tural and intellectual side of a student’s life, the main aim of English should be vested in giving to the student some practical information that will be valuable to him in meeting the needs of everyday life, so that he may speak fitly rather than be silent wisely. -------------------------------------------------------------------