Kelvyn Park High School - Kelvynian Yearbook (Chicago, IL)

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THIS IS AMERICA What is this America we hear and speak about so much? Is it the vast plains, the lofty mountains, the mighty rivers, the green valleys? Is it the large. neon lighted city with its mighty skyscrapers, roaring trains, and rushing people: or the small, staid community with its general store, Sunday band concerts, town meetings, and unhurried folk? Is it the smoky, steel-producing cities of Pennsylvania, or the clean dairy farms of Wisconsin? Is it Wlashington. D.C., where our laws are made and the shrines of our heroes erected, or is it the commonness of Anytown, U.S.A., or the glamour of Hollywood? Iust what is America? FREEDOM OF SPEECH. . .the little man on a street corner airing his griev- ances against the system to the passing crowd, some listening quietly in agreement, others speaking up to voice their own opinions. . .the woman who intends to vote for Taft explaining why to a Stassen fan while a Truman fol- lower waits patiently for his turn. . .the irate letter to the editor telling exactly what is wrong with the city administration. . .the frank editorial criticizing the President's foreign policy. . .the Cub fan who, not so patiently, listens to the White Sox enthusiast tear his idols apart. . .the welder who talks things over with his employer. . .the senior who would rather have the prom at Edgewater Beach than at Tam O'Shanter. . .the voting by all the students on the feasibility of a Student Court. . .students exercising their freedom of speech on the issue of a Iunior Prom. . . FREEDOM OF RELIGION.. .the Norwegian pastor who preaches his ser- mons in his own vernacular. . .the man who worships at the Methodist church on Sunday while his best friend attends synagogue services the day before. . . the Baptist girl who goes to the Catholic church with her best friend simply be- cause she is interested in all religions. . .the little girls who attend public and parochial schools visiting their sick Chinese playmate. . .the Negro whose prayer to God is in the form of stirring spirituals. . .the sewing circle with ladies from ten different religions. . .the National Conference of Christians and Iews striving for better understanding among people of different creeds . . .the students of any classroom in the country, representing different faiths, but respecting each other and working together. . . FREEDOM F ROM WANT. . .the average man who works industriously. carrying home a full pay envelope each week. . .the farmer who proudly views his rich crops. . .the panorama of abundant fields as seen from an airplane over the great plains. . .the department store windows just before Christmas. . .the mechanic who polishes his car on Saturday afternoon for the family ride in the country the next day. . .the baby sitter who earns a dollar on Saturday night to spend on Sunday. . .the healthy children who rush home for lunch to find an abundant meal waiting for them. . .the adequate clothing we have to keep us warm and healthy. . .our fully sufficient homes, strong with love and democracy, homes which spell security to us all. . . FREEDOM FROM FEAR.. .the knock on the door that does not frighten even the child of the house who ioyfully anticipates a friendly visit. . .the law abiding citizen who hears a police siren without getting panicky. . .the little children who regard the policeman as their special friend. . .the strikers who, secure in their democratic rights, picket a plant without fear of being arrested ...the woman who goes to vote without any thought of being stopped or threatened. . .the right of the accused to a fair trial in which he will not be railroaded to a concentration camp because someone didn't like his looks, manner of speech, or political affiliation. . .the laughing, carefree youths who need not worry about slave labor camps and official youth organizations. . . THIS IS AMERICA. . .the America of free and happy people who are con- tinually striving to improve their way of life. to create one nation indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. THE EDITORS PAGE TWENTY NINE

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MISS OUDA Division Chairman: LaVerne Richter Secretary: Dagmar Ingraham Treasurer: Vivian Papadourakis Student Council Delegate: Merilyn Goodwin MISS MCWHINNIE Division Chairman: Lilias Fraser Secretary: Michael Gianelli Treasurer: Harry Weimer Student Council Delegate: Henrietta TenBruin MISS NELSON Division Chairman: Vernon Flink Secretary: Eunice Gutke Treasurer: Pat Schmidt Student Council Delegate: Charmaine Wallet MHS. HOSENZWEIG Division Chairman: Harriet Witthott Secretary: Norbert Demski Treasurer: Conway Egeland Student Council Delegate: Antoinette Liakopoulas MHS. STAKE Division Chairman: Ellen Higgins Secretary: lean Kazmin Treasurer: Iames Duffy Student Council Delegate: Demitra Chresaidos PAGE THIRTY-ONE