Phoenix Union High School - Phoenician Yearbook (Phoenix, AZ)

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Education Is Answer To Atomic Power 'Threat' WHEN OUR ATOM bombs fell on Iapan, Americans were as upset as the peoples of other countries when they considered the awful portents of such news . . . that Nature's mightest force had been harnassed for destruction . . . that now would begin a feverish race to develop even more horrible atomic weapons to pour havoc upon the earth. Our only hope that such evil can be averted lies in the brand of leadership the world brings forth. Atomic power can produce untold blessings if it is directed in proper channels. Greed, avarice, fear and suspicion must give way to understanding, unselfishness, and a wholesome desire to share the earth's goodness before the Atomic Age can mean anything worthwhile to the common man. Education, of course, is the answer. A free press, demo- cratic government, freedom from the fearful evils which still engulf the world can be effected through education. And our American system of education for all who de- sire to learn points the way. Our way of life promises iq X-RAY PICTURES are taken of civic leaders to start the campaign against tuberculosis. Being photographed by the X-ray is Mayor Fleming. while Superintendent Montgomery and other officials wait their turn at the Boy Scout Cottage. equal opportunity, training in citizenship, development of particular skills, a continuously happy existence. But we must work to maintain such a system. We must share the burdens if we are to share the benefits. BOARD Ol-' EDUCATION members are pictured here during a business session. Leaders such as these will promote education as the answer to most of the world's ills. From left to right are Ray Busey, who is also mayor oi Phoenix: Mrs. F. A. Bons, Dr. Trevor G. Browne. Ioe T. Melczer, Supt. E. W. Montgomery, and Walter R. Strong. -in 'En 5 t Q.. .... 1 'Yi ' ' : t - f, . J ps- .rl 415i J if

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m ns U I4 If t us H2021 2. zu 27 25 N K- 2 DAILY LINE UP-Whether it's for a change of schedule or D t P an excuse for yesterday's absence that prompts you, almost Q 0 every student has made acquaintance with the Registrars S Office, as pictured above. Messrs. Eastburn and Gates have their backs to the camera While miscellaneous Phoe- nicians put up a bold front. Lower right-Dr. Eastburn speeds on his Way student Loveless, who is transferring to Colorado. Mrs. Stanley is in background. Left-Here are the gals who keep the Superintendents Office in top efficiency: Secretary Grace B. Holt, standing, and Receptionist Glenna Wilson. Not pictured here, but just as busy, is the Business Office, where you pay your fees. Here also, the huge flow of financial transac- tions regarding the entire high school system is supervised. C147

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1, P .F - ,, it CABINET MEMBERS. representing the school's various departments, gather for a regular business session in the Superintendent's Ollice. Seated are Mai. Iohn A. Magee. military science: Doris DeLap, Classroom Teachers: Iean Hansen, home counselor: Superintendent Montgomery. Ruth Hetherinqton, girls' physical education: Cordelia M. Perkins. allied arts: Hazel B. Redewill, foreign language: Dr. R. H. Ogle, history. Standing are A. F. Olney. curriculum coordinator: L. A. Eastburn, research and guidance: W. S. Stone, dean of boys: I. I. Kayetan, technical school: H. M. Bargman. business manager: C. E. Willson, English: E. A. Brock, commercial: H. H. Turner. science: Wallace Schafer, agriculture, and Myra Downs, mathe- matics. Look F or Marfvels In Tomorrofufs Schools ATOMIC RESEARCH holds a fascination for those of us who lack technical training. We are enclined to dream up a Buck Rogers world full of planet-bound air cruisers, highways above skyscrapers, marvelous gadgets that do everything and anything for us. But astounding as the future might be, it is good for all of Q' ff f -7 sg . A E : Q -l ? it sf oijg vc' c 47 s 1 , s us that we have teachers who are able to interpret the trends in terms of their own extensive experience. Our school is meeting the challenge of the New Age by a constant streamlining of the curriculum. New courses are set up as technical developments intro- duce new fields. lnstructors are chosen on a practical basis . . . for their technical training and their personal skill. We look for rapid changes in the fields of his- English, languages and the like . . . with visual new methods, and better study conditions, as new inventions and teaching facilities develop. tory, aids, Age will be a smaller factor in the New Era. As more and more leisure time becomes available, people young and old will return to school for training in new fields or for help in developing new hobbies. People never really start to grow old until they have stop- ped wanting to learn. The schools of tomorrow will keep us all young. 1163