Peoria High School - Crest Yearbook (Peoria, IL)

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Page l8 Mr. Max W. Mills The Principal of Peoria l-ligh School, Mr. Mills, has not only proven himself a capable administrator, lout also or person respected by students and faculty alike. The Principal's tasks cover a Wide area. Every assembly and extra curricular event must must be granted his approval. Mr. Mills also directs his efforts toward developing Peoria l-Iigh's curriculum and maintaining its high standards. In expressing his beliefs on education, Mr. Mills says, . . We seek to develop ideals and principles which will manifest themselves in a respect for human life and a faith in a su- preme power. We teach the importance oi recognizing and accepting one's responsibilities and We feel that true self-respect comes most easily through dedication to duty. Our aim is not to turn out students imbued With a myriad of memorized facts and opinions, but to produce students trained to tender their own thoughts and opinions in ot given situation. Our wish is to turn out intelligent, thinking students-men and Women prepared to take their places as good citizens in a democratic society.