Kaplan High School - Jolly Roger Yearbook (Kaplan, LA)

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lfagggqgg G, J, LEDET, Superintendent, Vermilion Parish Schools VERMILION PARISH SCHOOL BOARD Office - 220 South Jefferson Street Telephones 1066 and 1067 P, O, Drawer 89 ABBEVILLE, LOUISIANA January 17, 1958 Students, Kaplan High School Kaplan, Louisiana Dear Friends: Today, more than ever, the attention of the community, of the nation, and of the world is focused on youth, The matter of understanding youth and of working with youth in an endeavor to prepare for the ded- icated task of continuing and improving our civilization in a world be- set with conflicting thought and interest, is of major concem, The Public School System recognizes and accepts its responsibility in this matter, The Public SchoolSystem accepts that with the Home and the Church, the School forms the strongest force for good in the prep- aration of youth for the task ahead. I recommend to each of you that you strive to get the most from your experience in school so that you may receive the best preparation for your contribution to your country, Very truly yours, -Q-faC4-oetfixf G, I, LeDet, Superintendent Vermilion Parish Schools

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The most important function of the government is to provide public education where the children of people who differ widely in religion, politics, and wealth can come to- gether in a spirit of mutual respect and understanding, Such education is the foundation of democracy, A second function is to provide unlimited opportunity for desirable growth and development of youth, thereby furnishing the country with a bulwark of qualified citizens to withstand the approach of any foes of freedom, This book, so well prepared by the Iolly Roger staff, il- lustrates the many opportunities available to the students of the Kaplan High School, for leaming the ways of democracy through practice, Congratulations for a job well done, jjrzhczyoafs Wessaye

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