Pensacola High School - Annona Yearbook (Pensacola, FL)

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Patriotism Is Precious Although each of the preceding qualities is a part of the individual character makeup of a stu- dent at Pensacola High School, the most important one to us as citizens of the United States of America is patriotism. Patriotism involves more than just the love of one's country. An understanding of the historic concepts and traditional precepts of democracy upon which our country was built is an essential. Respect for the truths which democracy up- holds also plays a major role in the American's idea of patriotism. The students who are taking part in the daily raising of our state and national flags shown here demonstrate one of the many ways patriotism is outwardly displayed at school. More than that, seeing the flag raised reminds all observers of our heritage, and our indebtedness to all the ranks of unselfish men who have pledged their lives, their fortunes, and their sacred honor to preserve that heritage for us down through the God-favored years of our Republic. Realizing that the value of patriotism is in- creasing every day, as the wonder of American democracy is challenged by tyranny in all cor- ners of the world, many different groups of students have worked to promote it in the school body. The results of their efforts can be seen is such things as the stirring patriotic halftime shows given during the football season, the daily inspiration received from repeating the Pledge of Allegiance to the United States Flag, and the enlivening assemblies such as those of Project Youth. Through these activities Pensacola High School students have succeeded in boosting the patriotic spirit of the local community as well as their own spirit.

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