Merrill High School - Me He Ma Yearbook (Merrill, OR)

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BOARD OF TRUSTEES FIRST ROW, Icll to ri ht: Cecil C. Holey. Eattcrn Zoo : I). E. Colwell. Western Zone: B. C. L«mler. Southern Zone: Rey (iarriton, Central Zone. SECOND ROW: John tlcydcn. Clerk: C. B. Howe, Superintendent; Lloyd Seely. Attendance Officer: I-eroy Gien cr. Northern Zone (absent). DEDICATION . . . The High School Students of Merrill, Henley and Malin dedicate this Annual to the Board of Trustees of the Klamath County School District, with the thought in mind that the possibilities and the realization of ideas have been made attainable by the foresight and planning of this Board of Trustees and the assistance of our parents and teachers. It is in appreciation of the efforts of these Trustees that we dedicate the 1953 issue of the Me He Ma to them.

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MR. HENDRICKSON MR. STREET MR. ELLIOTT PRINCIPAL’S MESSAGE It is generally accepted that the main purpose of secondary education in our American democracy is to meet the educational needs of all youth of secondary-school age. These youth have both common and individual educational needs, such as the need to learn to live with others, to achieve and maintain sound mental and physical health, to think logically and to express themselves clearly, to use their leisure time well, and to prepare for work or further education, or both. It is the hope of the administration and the faculties of the Merrill, Henley and Malin High Schools that the students of these high schools have been provided with those experiences which will lead to their achiev- ing for themselves the satisfaction of years well spent in their respective schools, whether their future years find them in some agricultural or indus- trial pursuit, in the armed forces, or in the furthering of their school train- ing in institutions of higher learning. That the 1953 ME HE MA will recall many pleasant experiences of these years in high school is also the wish of the ME HE MA staff.

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THEME In years to come students all over the world will go to school for a cer- tain length of time. This time will be spent in preparing for life, when they shall have to go out to make a living for themselves. The day these pupils graduate will be a great day in that they will have completed twelve years of schooling and something new and different awaits their challenge—the life outside. They will have many choices of jobs and professions, although about all fall into three main categories. Military service? Is that the answer? Radio, flying, studying, submarines, parties, boot camp, marching; these are all a part of Military service. To serve one’s country in time of war and peace is a good occupation. Many people believe that Military service is the answer to employment. College life? Does that answer it? Going on to school and specializing in one field or another? Think of the people, the variety, the studying, socials, games and rallies, does that sound intriguing? A college education will help you secure a better job. Do you like Agriculture or some branch of Industry? Does farming appeal to you? Do you enjoy working in sawmills, dairying, steel mills, or furniture making? Any of these three fields will offer a great range of employment. One of these three will probably be your choice. Most of the students of Merrill, Henley, Malin High Schools will secure occupations in one of these three fields: Agriculture and Industry, Military Service or College Life. It is fitting and just that this be the theme of the 1953 Me He Ma.