Jefferson High School - Spectrum Yearbook (Portland, OR)

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dedicated TO THE TRADITIONS THAT ARE JEFFERSON

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The prestige of Jefferson High School may come from the fondness and genuine respect that the students and faculty share for the school. Only a mutual interest such as this love could produce such strong feeling of comradeship between students, faculty, and alumni. This pride, manifested in many fields, has carried Jeff to vic- tories in the field of athletics. Jefferson is also proud of its busy and varied social schedule. At the Youth Center students may dance, play ping-pong, shuffleboard, checkers, or just plain talk. Then, of course, there are the casual, semi-formal, and formal dances that dot the social calendar. Jefferson also is proud of its academic achievement exemplified by the numer- ous scholarships and many honors Jefferson students receive. Jefferson owes a debt of appreciation for the fine coopera- tion and many services of the Parent Teacher Association and the Dad's Club. But the real backbone of the school is tradition. It is out of these smaller sparate entities that the great Jefferson tradition has evolved. Jefferson and tradition go hand in hand. . . . This Spectrum is thereby dedicated to the fine traditions that are Jefferson High School. DEDICATION

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Good citizenship is the cornerstone of our way of life. This implies knowledge, determination, and action on the part of all Americans. Both superior leadership and an alert, well in- formed following are needed. Each citizen must believe so firmly in his country, in its institutions, and its objectives that he accepts willingly and courageously whatever sacrifices may be demanded to safeguard their existence. An intense love of this country does net mean a holier than thou at- titude toward our local and world neighbors, but rather it seeks to gain their friendship through example and good works. Unwarranted prejudices, tolerance of crime, abject poverty, ignorance and other forms of social malnutrition will continue to exist and to flourish until an aroused people des- troy their roots. Like those who have gone before and those who will fol- low, Jefferson graduates must accept their responsibilities; must show an increasing desire to participate in the affairs of the state, nation, and world; and must prepare themselves educationally, religiously, economically, and socially, to cope with the demands made upon their generation. The cost of good citizenship is high; the rewards are priceless. C. L. JONES