Pennell Institute - Whirlpool Yearbook (Gray, ME)

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THE FACULTY MARGUERITE R. PHELESBURY EDWARD F. WHITE Principal Mathematics, Science, French, History, Director Graduation of Boys! Athletics ELLA B. PHILPOT FRANK G. SANFORD ELIZABETH H. REID English, Manual Arts, Home Economics, General Science, Arts and Crafts Dir. Girls' Athletics, Dramatics Arts and Crafts, Social Director

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Back row, WHIRLPOOL BOARD left to right: Walter Stewart, Clifford Purinton, Marion Thompson, Robert Purinton, Shirley Purinton, Harold Cooper, Janice Doughty. Front row, left to right: Ethel Tripp, Colleen Blake, Emily 11927611 ر‎ Merilyn Cole, Norma Humphrey. 1 We, the Editorial Staff, appreciation to the student body for their literary contributions; IN GRATIFICATION take this opportunity to express our sincere to the advertisers, for their generous support, and to all others who have in any way helped in the creation of this edition of the Whirlpool. Editor-in-Chief ۰ Assistant Editor . Literary Editor . Athletic Editors . Alumni Editor س‎ a. 5 Exchange Editor .... Joke Editors 6 6b 6 0 4 Business Managers ... Faculty Advisor .... EDITORIAL BOARD Colleen Blake Emily Naxwell Norma Humphrey Shirley Purinton Walter Stewart Janice Doughty Marion Thompson Harold Cooper Robert Purinton Merilyn Cole Ethel Tripp Miss Philpot

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EDITORIALS EDUCATION AN ESSENTIAL FACTOR FOR SUCCESS Many people wonder why education is essential. There are numerous reasons which are immediately apparent. One of the first would be this: The welfare of the people is determined by the training which the young receive. We all realize that the school gives the best training to be secured outside of the home. Therefore, children are sent to school as soon as they are five or six years old, so their training may begin at 0 In order to protect our democracy and to make freedom possible, people must have an education, since self-govern- ment without knowledge is impossible. Without proper learn- ing, our people would not be able to judge the merits of the various candidates for office, and our public welfare would be endangered. Our country is accommodating aliens every day. These peop- le with methods of living and mannerisms differing from ours have to learn our methods in order to survive. The task of Americanization was given to the school. No other agency cou ld have performed it so well. In this country the idea of democracy means that every individual has the right to advance as far as his talents will allow him. In order for everyone to have a chance to develop his ability to its maximum, one must have the nec- essary training. Opportunities are offered by the schools to these young people that may further their talents. In order to create equal possibilities, each child must be surrounded by the environment which will be most advanta- geous to his particular interests. I believe the main reason for parents! sending their child- ren to school is that they wish each child to be a success. It 8 their desire that each child have the widest range of opportuni- ties which they realize are offered by having the correct train- ing and education. Every parent tries to procure for his child the best advantages possible, so that he will have a better chance at life and security in this mobile world. Through the enlarged privileges offered by the school, an individual's talents have an opportunity to develop to their utmost. Our young people must have the best education that can be provided; for since we are all dependent on the younger gen- eration, must we not see that they receive proper guidance? Surely it is most essential that everyone realize the great importance of education.