Oakmont High School - Periscope Yearbook (Oakmont, PA)

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Two Advantages ,oi Being an American . ff: The Cpportunlty to Learn Because the men that tirst helped make America wanted a democ- racy,-a government ot the people, where the rich and poor would share alike. they made Americatree and gave to you and me the privilege ot twelve years ot tree education and every means to at- tain our ambitions-an opportunity offered in no other country ot the world.-lvl. Mclvlahon .... Undoubtedly we high school students don't know how lucky we are. In Germany it is better it one can't read or write, tor education is the enemy ot dictatorship.-M. l-lood. The Opportunity to Live An American is a detinite part ot the world around him as a star is a detinite part ot a galaxy. Think ot the huge Nazi government and the little German: he resembles a barnacle on the Queen Mary.-C. Gerding . .i . . l have chosen God and the Bible as my teachers. As an American, it is my. right and privilege.-M. Marshall .... As a citizen ot democracy. l have the privilege ot reading any book l de- sire whether it be propaganda or not.-N. Miles .... In America. success awaits anyone who is willing to work tor it.-J. Shott.

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ppreciate the American way of life

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