Liberty High School - Oracle Yearbook (Youngstown, OH)

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The twentieth century has given to man an ever expanding world. Fron- tiers have been pushed back by the mind of man until by ever increasing degrees the various aspects of our physical lives are being conquered. Proof of progress attained is evidenced by our increased comfort, in our many con- veniences. and in our improved standards of living. The genius of man is challenged by the realization of unlimited fields of research which still lie before us. Diligent examination constantly unveils areas which, heretofore, have been shrouded in the darkness of ignorance. The surface of the possibilities of human achievement has scarcely been revealed. Future efforts will continue to unfold as science achieves intrigu- ing wonders which will affect our daily lives. The world of today will seem quite primitive in the light of the knowledge which may be gained tomorrow. In the future our task will be to concentrate our efforts for the betterment of mankind. The world offers unlimited opportunities for those who have the intellectual stamina and the fortitude to accept the challenge. That is both the challenge and invitation to the youth of today. 'EQ Page Three Ii'

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The old order changeth, yielding place to new. Tennyson's observa- tion on continual change, made so long ago, holds true even today. There is not a pupil in Liberty High School who cannot recognize these many changes that have come about in the last Iew years because of new discoveries, new inventions, and improved methods of transportation and communication. You do well to keep abreast of these changes which have so great an influence on our daily lives as well as on the history of the world. In chemistry, physics, medicine, engineering-in all the arts and sciences--new discoveries and inventions are constantly being revealed! These advances have brought about the highest standards of living ever known. Unfortunately, we have failed to make similar progress in the field of human relations. More important than all the gains made in material things is an improvement in our relation with one another in our own community, and with the other peoples of the world. The hatred, prejudice, and intolerance that separate individuals and nations must be overcome if we are to have peace in the world. What can we do about it as students in our schools? We can make our contribution to the building of a better world by promoting good will and mutual understanding here at home-in school and in our own community. Let us be proud of our fine achievements in its material progress. At the same time, however, let us strive to make much greater advancement in the art of living together. Toward this goal, we twentieth-century pioneers, future builders of America, must direct our efforts. -'EQ Page Two filt-

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In no respect can education be called new, for from the earliest times man has carried on the task of instructing those who follow him. Early teach- ing was undoubtedly individual, as each father taught his son the necessities of making a living, and the son in turn profiting by the fruits of his father's experiences. As time went on, group instruction was found to be more economi- cal and superior, and the task of education was assigned to trained intellec- tual leaders who developed the schools of their times. Our system of education is the cornerstone of our government. It is the result of the realization of the importance of having an intelligent body of citizens. A nation is no wiser nor better than the schools and teachers which it provides for its youth who will be the citizens, the diplomats, and the presi- dents of tomorrow. No longer is the simple readin', writin', and 'rithmetic system adequate. Many additions and supplements have had to be added to the basic formula. Education must produce a citizenry able to cope with the many baffling problems of this chaotic world, a people who can govern themselves and develop through these new fields of progress a life satisfying to the individual and creating, through man's ever increasing knowledge, a world in which greater fields of progress will always be open. l -'El Page Four ll'