Norwin High School - Pennon Yearbook (Irwin, PA)

Page 13 text:

f 3 i, j X The privilege of iniiiafive is given +o us b our kind of democracy. We are 'Free fo pian and compeie in any phase of life we desire. This heritage has been handed down +o us from our 'Farseeing forefa+hers.

Page 12 text:

I' 6 Q

Page 14 text:

- s Superintendent Mr. Carl C. Pearsall, Superintendent of Schools, is a man who believes thoroughly in a fun 'tioaal democracy in the school as well as in the nation. He believes that the physical, m.-iital, and spiritual welfare of the boy and the girl zshotild be considered of prime impor- tance arid that the curriculum should be so arrang gd as to best further that aim. More- over, he suggests that the relationship between teacher and pupil should be one of wise guid- ance on the one hand, and of eagerness to learn on th: other. His adherence to these prin- ciple: has been evident in his years of service at Norwin. both as an administrator and as a friend of the boys and girls. z eadeu GUARDIANS OF OUR FUTURE Principal Nr. john VY. Clawson, Principal of Norwin, has always been a firm believer in democratic principles. Evidence of this is apparent in the performance of his administrative duties at Norwin. His manipulation of the curriculum, so that it gives the fullest opportunity for each student to adequately prepare himself for a place in the postwar world, is typical of his belief in the right of the individual student to choose what he thinks is best for himself. Moreover, his desire to know and understand the problems of youth has paved the way for the existence of a mutual understanding between himself and the student that is so essential if the democratic procedure is to be carried on in the school.