Pontiac Township High School - Pontio Yearbook (Pontiac, IL)

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Principal C. A, McGinnis M. A. Linix'crsity of Illinois 32. MnyVLV AVVVVW. Throughout the school year Mr. McGinnis and The Student Council have kept education for the Common Defense in the minds of the stu- dents by promoting a study of the L'. S. Flag and Constitution. Interest was aroused in this program by having the students carry on the discussions in their regular Classes. The stu- dents through this program have felt that the philosophy upon which our democracy is based is equal opportunity for all and to have this tlcnmcraey we must he prepared to defend it.

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74W Beam! The term ttfunctional'i can easily he applied to our Board of Education. Although meetings are scheduled for but one eve- ning of the month, we have noticed that our ioard functions every day throughout the year. july 1, 1940 we watched the carrying out of the plan for 21 larger library. From the reorgan- ization of three class rooms an the second floor came out large airy library of which both faculty and students are proud. From the library shall we investigate the shop room. Here the Board functiode again. They made it possible for us to have a Home Engineering course and one glance tells us that every hit of space in this new shop is funetiuning. Another most welcomed Visible constructive action of the Board was the placing in each classroom of a handsome silk American Hag which faces us each day inspiring us with courage and loyalty to nation and school. R. Thompson, J. Wassner, L. Wolff. R. Niven, R. T. Johnston. H. Shepherd

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Miss Baird tries tu make Physi 1211 lid :1 path to health so that the students will be able t0 take their places in the nation as healthy individuals who will he assets to 0111' nation. Education for defense includes the study of English. To understand what is happen- ing in the world one must be able to read books and newspapers. Mrs. Daneey teaches hrst and second year English. A disciplined nation is one that will be able to work swiftly as a unit when preparing for defense. Mr. liekley, 0111- assistant principal, teaches math and trainseus to he self-disei- plinetl Elt all times. The progress of a nation greatly depends upon science. Naturally, if 21 nation is not progressive it will not be able to adequately prepare for common defense. Mr. Getz is our Chemistry instructor. Mr. llamersmith's commercial course ae- qunints the pupil with practical business methods. The correct ope'atioii of any type of business is important to, the welfare of democracy in a nation. f ' The importance of nutrition in the 11 94 1st: program is brought to 118' through Mis, il'lf- rison's department. Training in cloth' . 21K feeding a family is 21 major 0h. eti 'Vi Home Economics courses. h B. Baird G. A. Haskin 'A. Dancey W. C. Johnson M . Page Ten Health is 2111 impurtzmt factor in preparede ness heeziuse :1 h taltlly person is needed in industry, in the oilice. and in the military service of our county, Mr. llaskin is our Physical Etl instructor. Our students may never visit. 1: tance, but to know this language makes for a more cul- tured nation. Many important books are written in French. Miss Johnson instructs our upper elassmeii in French. Each student is taught to be responsible for his activities to Miss Kelly, the registrar. This responsibility makes for better citizens. because we realize to have freedom we must he responsible. As the government is theoretically run by the people, the future Citizens must under- stand the management and machinery of 0111' government. Civics as taught by Mr. Kirk aims at this uhjectix'e. lior 11s to appreciate our nation we must know the struggles 0111' lureluthers engaged in so that we iiiig'ht have freedom. M11 Lung- mzm. our coach, gives us this h; Ckgmuntl in theyL'. 8. History emurse. ii The study of magazines is included in 1. e thirdeyezir English course taught by Miss 111, ,Thi'ough this study the students are ining knowledge that will aid them in 41X? magazines. 1 R. Harrison R. Mann . Getz A. P. Hamersmith B. K1 Longman 1 I