Luverne High School - Cardinal Yearbook (Luverne, MN)

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THE NATION More power to them. Liberation was a key word on the na- tional scene in 1971-1972. The black po- wer movement had been in evidence for a number of preceding years, but now it was joined by Women's Liberation, Gay Liberation, Student Liberation, and the hard-hat revolt. Age-old struggles for justice and a voice in rilling personal affairs emerged once again. The Attica State Prison riot served as only one doc- umentation of the dawn of new issues . Other debatable topics of national pro- minence were possible cures for a fall- ing economy and new attempts at a more friendly, workable relationship with Communist countries. President Nixon's trips to the U. S. S. R. and Com - munist China were diplomatic fi r s t s .

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Education comes in many forms With the mass media and impressive communi- cation methods of today, news from aroundthe world was only minutes away from the students of LHS and the citizens of Luverne. In the 19 72 elections, the student vote may determine the ba- lance of political power. As the leaders of tomor- row, an informed youth is essential. The impor- tance of a widespread knowledge of recent oc- currences was recognized by parents, teachers, and administrators. Consequently, Luverne ser- ved as the site of various attempts to educate the public during the past year. Weekly current events magazines were offered in all social science classes. Time for senior high students, and Junior Scholastic for junior high students. For the second consecutive year the city of Luverne hosted a succession of pro - grams entitled A Time Out For Man under the auspices of the National Humanities Series. Throughout the course of the year. Rock County sponsored town meetings as a time for the young and the old to meet and discuss some of the pro- blems facing residents of rural areas. T opics have included such issues as the generation gap, alcoholism, drugs, and sex education. In addi - tion, numerous school-sponsored presentations have aided in further educating the Luverne citizenry. Mr. Keitel expounds on the topic of al- coholism to A1 Padilla at a town meeting . Senior highboys tally the results of a safe dri- Debbie Meyerand Joel Christiansen lis ving demonstration in which stopping distance ten to an adult's viewpoint during the dis is compared to reaction time and to speed. cussionperiod following a town meeting