Herbert Hoover High School - Scroll Yearbook (Glendale, CA)

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 In our world we assume the duties and responsibilities of citizenship. We begin to take an interest in all problems which confront our small republic; we weigh carefully all the facts before reaching our decisions. We ponder every possible circumstance before making plans, and then we follow through. Every school activity receives our support, for we realize that participation is neces- sary to success. Yet there is another basic obligation in our government. We must choose officers who are capable, enthusiastic, and efficient; without qualified leaders even the most zealous followers would be in- effective. Therefore we consider earnestly before casting our ballots in student elections. Our cam- paigns are as serious to us as any na- tional problem, for it is through the process of electing leaders that we learn to 12

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As citizens of a student state we are encouraged to work out our own problems. An efficient administration, headed by Princi- pal W. E. McDonald, sets an ex- ample for us to follow. A firm believer in the principles of dem- ocracy. Mr. McDonald fosters self-government among the pu- pils. He is always ready to lend a helping hare1 when th® soing gets rougn. br all times, with his ready guidance. Mr. William E. McDonald Principal we practice democracy Mike McGregor and Ann Rice discuss min- utes for the day's legislative session. Members of the Cabinet meet each day to note progress on their projects and to make plars for f- lure campus affairs. Finances are a vital part of our student- body organization; all reports arc carefully checked to insure accuracy. Bill Collycr consults Janet Shively about receipts from the malt stand and bookstore. The Mardi Gras, this year's backward dance, was a greatly publicized event. Announce- ments over the public address system, news- paper articles, and the posters put up by Pat Hibbs and John Gregg created interest. 14