Washington High School - Massillonian Yearbook (Massillon, OH)

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itADMINISTBATION ' ERIi in XVashington I-ligh the ad- ministration aims at the spirit of the philosophy that the school will be organized around the democratic way of life. The distinctive characteristic of a democracy is the emphasis upon intelli- gent cooperation as a method of social action. C311 the side of the individual, the school will promote reflective thinking in all the activities of life. On the social side, democracy requires that the school will aim to secure cooperation in the relation of people. In regard to individuals, the school endeavors to help them discover and develop their individual interests; help them discover and think about their basic weaknesses and conflicts; help them im- prove their techniques of research, think- ing and experimentation; help them mas- ter those facts and develop those skills and understandings Which are needed for effective living. In regard to the social relationships of people, the school endeavors to help them understand the cooperative way of solv- ing common problems in the light of the Anderican tradition; help them to in- creasingly improve their techniques of cooperative inquiry, discussion and ex- perimentation; help them recognize and develop a genuinely democratic leader- ship, and a critical, intelligent follovviriey of that leadership. tjne of the first pre-requisites of a democracy is acceptance of responsibility. As fast as that responsibility is accepted, further opportunities Will be offered. It is aimed to build the work around pupil interests, needs and abilities. It is hoped that all Will follow the motto of Lincoln, 1 will study and get ready, and some day my chance Will comef, HOW far each pupil goes depends upon his own ambition and efTort. W'e hope that not many Will try to get by without doing their best. It is through work that one grows stronger and capable of doing still larger tasks. There is always opportunity for the bOY 0t girl who is dependable and re- sourceful. Big Opportunity comes to those Who have been successful in small things. The aim of the new vocational pro- gram is to prepare students to enter into the vocational life of the community. In these courses, machine shop and auto mechanics, half of the day is spent in shop and the other half in related subjects, shop linglish, shop mathematics, shop science and blue print reading. The industrial arts program has been broadened by the addition of driving, which aims to make better drivers of students, and general metals Which aims at finding vocation interest through working in units on art metal, welding, metal spinning, forging and casting. Senior guidance has been added to help the student understand his own interests and abilities. Remedial reading has been added for those who have trouble with the tradi- tional type of English. The home economics program has been broadened by the addition of foods and advanced dressmaking. Both courses aim to prepare girls for participation in the tasks of adult home life. The self-governed study halls are a big step in the direction of acceptance of responsibility. It is hoped that all of the students appreciate the spirit of freedom and co- operation that prevails here in contrast to schools that are highly regimented, and have a jail like atmosphere. The enrollment in the Various courses is in line with the activities that pupils pursue after graduation. About a third of the pupils are enrolled in the college entrance course While an average of 30$ go to college. Another third are enrolled in vocational, industrial arts and home economics. The last third are in commer- cial work. There is some overlapping, especially With music. Realizing that every pupil has unique problems, every effort is made to help him solve his own problems and stimulate him to the utmost realization of his potentialities. It is hoped that all Will achieve success on the same level that our athletic, speech, debate, dramatic, music, annual, journalism and Other activities have.

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