Jefferson High School - J Yearbook (Jefferson, WI)

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PAGE TWELVE KARL C. MACINN'TS Ijtiwrence R.A.; University of Wisconsin, M.A.

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I'AGE THIRTEEN ---------------------- 15 J 23 ) I lie Student C ouncil Democracy should lie ju-d ns real in education as il is in any other phase ol' American life. The day of “Headin'. Itilin', and Kilhmetic taught In the tune of a hickory stick” i no more. Children used to go to school because they were made to | y their elders who considered a little larnin was good for folks. Some children still come because they are made to. Most of the pupils in the modern school, however, are there because they like it and want to lie there. There are many reasons for this changed attitude on the part of pupils. Among these are the attractiveness of the curriculum, the opportunity to participate in varied extra-curricular activities, and the line equipment and buildings provided. Along with these is a fine spirit of friendship and cooperation between teachers and pupils. The teacher no longer dominates and drives: lie leads. This new democracy in the schools is a vital factor contributing to the pleasure pupils have iu their work. As a further step in making democracv a real and vital element in the life of JetTerson High School, The Student Council has been initialed by the class of |!» ! . It truly is as l»r. Thomas II Briggs has called it “the original matrix for vital projects and the greatest opportunity for the development of citizenship.” It i- really a project curriculum of student participation in government, a program providing practice in constructive citizenship thinking and acting. Its activities are inherent in the life of the school. The number and extent of its operations will depend on local needs ami the abilities and capacities id' the student leaders. The Student Council has made an auspicious beginning. Pupils and teachers have been both sympathetic ami helpful. The plan id’ work has contemplated doing a few things well rather than a wide scope of activities ineffectively carried out. Results have been gratifying to all those interested. From the splendid beginning made by Ihe Class of 1!) !) should develop an activity inseparably bound up with all phases of the life of our school.