Imperial Schools - Diplomat Yearbook (Gladewater, TX)

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FOREWORD In this age of unsurpassed scientific and technical knowledge producing unfathomable marvels of invention we perch on the brink of ignominious cosmocide. It seems a paradox that with all of our superior knowledge of the universe and life that man has not yet learned how to live in that universe! We speak of progress, advanced civilization, indus- trialization, and westernization as terms synonymous with all that is desirable, and yet with each step of progress we draw one step closer to the gallows of invention. We are a nation of plush aristocrats, pampered and coddled by every imaginable service, convenience, gadget, appliance, fringe benefit, state aid and the like. Grasping for security -yet we are among the most insecure, frustrated, distraughtbargl anguis les of the eartlfWIFE it, for all that we possess we don't have peace of mind, joy or happiness? Why should we be afflicted with more sickness, disease, and mental debility while at the same time professing more and better cures than ever before? Could something be wrong with our objectives-our education-our way of life? The truth of the matter is that in every phase of the way to success, we, as a nation, have utterly failed! There are seven basic keys to success. Each and every one of them is vitally necessary for a truly successful life and only at Imperial Schools-among all of this worldls elementary and secondary schools-are all of these keys being taught and used -and succeeding! The first key is simply knowing where you are going-having a goal. But just any goal is not enough, it must be the right goal! The present world of chaos is the result of every man doing what seems right to him, so what you think doesn't make it right or good! The real goals and standards are set forth in the Bible and are working in Imperial Schools. Once set in the right direction. one must acquire education and skills to attain that goal. Imperial Schools maintain the highest academic standards by emphasizing true values utilizing effective methods, and demanding maximum accomplishment. Maintaining a robust, vigorous health is the third essential key toward success. Plenty of exercise and supervised play assure students of receiving a balanced diet of work and play that keeps their bodies healthy and their minds alert. It also prepares them for the important fourth key-drive. Drive-prodding one's self to accomplish is a quality of will power which is aided by concerned, dedicated instructors who correct and encourage the students that they may excel. Resourcefulness and perseverance are stressed in every aspect of school life for without these two essential keys no one can truly know success. Students are shown there may be more than one way to solve a problem. They are taught to complete what they have started to do. The seventh key, and certainly the most important of them all is the guidance and direc- tion of God. The success of Imperial Schools is directly attributable to the One who in- structs us from the Holy Scriptures in the methods of instruction and proper discipline. From the Scriptures we know, and from practice we experience the sure ways to success, joy, abundant and happy living through a disciplined and God-educated mind.

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off to 3 0000 START The foundation of education is reading. The degree to which a student will be suc- cessful is directly related to his degree of suc- cess in reading. In the early years of training reading occupies most of the curricular area primarily because all of the other areas de- pend, heavily upon a good reading ability. Once good reading habits are established the mind is capable of ingesting and assimilating an unlimited amount of knowledge almost inaccessible except through reading. Compare for a moment reading ability with the channels of a television receiver or radio. The lower the reading ability, the few- er channels of learning that are available for mental growth and development. The high- er and more developed is the reading level, the more channels that are available for growth. Similarly, if there are few channels for mental growth, the student's outlook will be one of narrow interests, limited horizons and certainly little understanding. A student who has many channels open to him will gener- ally have a better grasp of each bit of know- ledge with which to compare everything he learns. Certainly one of the chief responsibilities of education is to develop and utilize to the full the potential of every individual. This is what can be begun through an effective reading program. --' .. , V- , fs Q :. my U X 3 F f Z.. R, ,.--.-.-- my-Q .,. . .., 11N-ffiwn' ' 1 , Ufmrfwsf 1- Q, .uf ., V. -,.- ,f --rmpw 7 .-. ,. amz: . , .. .., :,,, g KV . ,g :st -sw, Y' if .Qigfslt ii f' we - -Wi-t