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with that which is going on, we grow more conscious of our own place in history, and in the life of our own time. Another method of keeping us informed is our Wed- Thus is the knowledge of the classroom and the nesday assemblies. Films of far-off places, past peoples, laboratory related to life, and the academic training and current events are projected for our benefit. carried over into action. Lectures on all sorts of absorbing problems are given. Cultural and political trends are discussed. Profes- sional artists perform for us. 15
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Some Technique The stufF we are made of takes coherent form in other bowls than just classrooms. The National Theater and Constitution Hall are avenues through which our minds and skills experience and grow. Trips to the Folger and Congressional Libraries open to us fascinating and thrilling fields in literature, book collect- ing, and historic incidents. The Washington Art Galleries, most especially the Phillips Memorial Gallery, give impetus to our interest in art, deepen our understanding, and round out our faculties of appreciation. When Congress is in session, our classes in American Government frequently go to the House or the Senate. By witnessing the legislature in action, we are better able to comprehend the procedure we learn in our textbooks. We can be more intelligently aware of the functioning of the ma- chinery of our government. Trips are taken to other public buildings, to the Zoo, to news- paper offices, and to places of scientific interest. Through these excursions the learning comes to life and becomes important to us. By blending an understanding of that which has gone before 14
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Ojjfi m a JntroJuce WU W. tnwet Mi 55 Jan SCf uthcr Autographs Mount Vernon was introduced to Miss Jan Struther this year, by Optima, our academic honor society. The graci- ous authoress was guest of honor at the annual December book fair and tea. She autographed all our own copies of ' Mrs. Miniver, and many more gift copies for our Christmas list. Parents and friends came to the party and it was altogether a delightful event. We shared the financial success of it with the Committee for British War Relief. Optima also manages a lending li- brary of current books, tempting us with attractive copies of all the best sellers. Optima Entertains 16
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