Lapeer High School - Pantherscope Yearbook (Lapeer, MI)

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“Exactly as we reasoned, sir” said the chairman. “We have picked one high school to use as a testing ground — it is a typical school and I believe that it will give us a good idea of what we shall be up against.” Another man spoke up. We cannot attack just one high school. The others would fortify themselves against us.” . .. The chairman replied “We know that. But we are in no hurry. We propose to first send one of our people to the school.

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He paused again and then continued. “We must undermine the educational system of this planet.” The commander rose from his chair. “Are you a fool?” he asked incredulously. “We have not the resources —” “Ah, but commander you forget.” interrupted the chairman. “We are not dealing with a society like our own. Education is one of the most perilous functions to tamper with, but I believe that it may be done on earth where uncertainty is prevalent. The commander leaned back in his chair. “Let us begin in the United States, then. If we can conquer the most independent system we shall he able to do the same with beings more used to conforming.”

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“He will live a normal student life and he will therefore be able to give us an accurate view of the workings of the school. You see comrades, we must be subtle. If we give these earth creatures any indication of what we are doing we will lose time, men, resources, and perhaps even the planet itself.” . “Your plan seems excellent.” said the commander. Does any person object to it.-' No one spoke. “The plan is accepted. I think that the next order of business is to choose the person that we wish to send. Has the committee considered this?” “Yes sir.” said the chairman. “We have here a list of five persons suitable for this mission. He handed a paper to the commander.