Huntington High School - Talisman Yearbook (Huntington, MA)

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v Ljtf THE TALISMAN 172.1 First Honor ESSUY Iacquelyn Westerberg THE INDIVIDUAL IN A DEMOCRACY and THE AMERICAN DREAM Ilave you ever stopped to realize just what an important part each indivi- dual in a democracy plays? Our democracy is made up of forty-eight states. The states are divided into counties, the counties into cities and towns. The cities and towns are com- posed of people-the individuals who govern the country. The president guides our democracy through periods of prosperity and depression. He does not hold that office because he belongs to a royal family, but because the people placed him there. It is the president's duty to see that tho laws are executed. It is our duty as good citizens of the United States to see that an efficient person is in that office. What makes good citizens? It is education. The children of America go to school and are taught good citizenship. Besides learning to think of the rights ol others, to treat other peoples property as if it were our own, and to take on active part in a club meeting, which represents a town or city meeting on a smaller scale, we read the history of our country. By reading of the mistakes made by the people before us, we will profit only if we use this knowledge to its best advantage. When we become of age, it is our right and duty as good citizens of a democracy to vote for those who will serve best the country as a whole. The preservation of a democracy lies in the hands of the individual. With- out the backbone of the country, which is the individual, the democracy will fail. The word democracy means 'xthe rule of the people. Second Honor Essay George Donovan OUR SCHOOL and THE AMERICAN DREAM The American people, having always been concerned with their youth, have developed adequate educational facilities for the promotion of their intellectual growth. Our school, in addition to teaching the fundamentals of earning a living, has led us to realize the importance of taking an active and intelligent part in a democratic government. Such a development consists of teaching these fundamentals, the solution of the problems arising from this type of govern- ment, and the relationship among other nations. Our school also deals with the individual by illustrating and diagnosing his problem, by polishing his manners, and by aiding in his personality development. A practical knowledge is gained from the student government, which gives the pupils an opportunity to solve their own problems, by publications, which utilize the student's training in the school departments and which devel- op leadership and originality, and by student activities, which require a great deal of planning and responsibility. Physical education plays an ever-more important part in modern educa- tion. Also, on the schools fall the tasks of weeding out prejudices and juvenile delinquency and of transplanting strong healthy plants of good citizenship. In order for the American Dream to be fulfilled, Huntington High School and all other similar institutions must continue this progressive attitude. Amer- ica's comprehensive alertness in seeing the necessity for training tomorrow's citizens can lead only to the recognition that democracy is something deeper than liberty, it is responsibility.

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LEONARD GILBERT LAGOY Buck Murrayfield Grammar School College Preparatory Vice-President of Class 45 Amplifier Staff 35 Baseball 3, 45 Basketball 3, 45 Football 45 School Play 25 Prom Committee 3, 45 Concert 45 Victory Sing l, 2, 35 Glee Club 3, 4. Let me live I IAHALA R, PEASE Hala Ma Murrayfield Grammar School General Treasurer of Class l, 35 Amplifier Staff l, 2, 35 Hi- Lights Staff 45 Talisman Staff 3, 45 Prom Committee 3, 45 Sophomore Hop 25 Class Play lg Glee Club l, 2, 3, 45 Cheerleader 45 Victory Sing 35 Concert 4. IACQUELYN A WESTERBERG lackie Agawam Iunior High School Secretarial Student Council Secretary 45 President of Class 45 Vice-President of Class 2, 35 Amplifier Staff 2, 35 Hi- Lights Staff 45 Talisman Staff 35 Talisman Editor-in- Chief 45 Glee Club l, 3, 45 Secretary to Principal 45 Class Play lg School Play 25 Prom Committee 35 Sophomore Hop Committee 25 Victory Sing 1, 2, 35 Concert 45 Student Council l, Class Adviser: Miss lean Reid Class Motto: Prepare in time for days of need. Class Flower: Red Rose Class Colors: Red and Silver Character is perfectly educated will

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yy g gy m..!Kl THE TALISMAN Iyxj Third Honor Essay Elizabeth Dugas EDUCATION and ' THE AMERICAN DREAM The need of education may be seen by looking through the pages of our American History. Without education there could be no democracy. The lead- ers of our government would have no way of expressing themselves, neither would they have a knowledge of their respective positions. To rightfully fill any public office, or to keep any position, one must be educated for that task. There was a time in our history when there was no need for anyone to be educated for his position, but that type of employment no longer exists. ln our complicated system of today one must study and strive to learn and enact the duties he is to undertake. Our standards of education are rapidly changing .At one time, boys and girls were very fortunate if they could complete their elementary training. lt became, in later years, increasingly more important to have a secondary edu- cation, until, at the present time many people consider a college education an essential thing. The university has become the institution of higher learn- ing. Education in its expansion has given Americans the privilege to learn more about the way in which the government operates. For this reason, they have become more interested in their country. With educated and interested citizens, our country can retain its democratic ideals and secure for itself that which has always been the American Dream. Class Ode CSome Sunday Morningl Huntington High School, it's time to say good-bye, Huntington High School, our aims shall be high, Friends we are leaving, much to our dismay For the new world of today, Schooldays forever over, Classmates we'll meet no more, Let's sing our farewell song, To schoolmates we've known so long. At graduation, we'll march down the aisle, We'll be so nervous, and yet try to smile. A glance on the past, and then a sighg Huntington High School, goodbye. Iacquelyn Westerberg