Portland High School - Tifoon Yearbook (Portland, IN)

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J ll wed? :Mondial gifted THE schools of America face a great responsibility, but they will meet it and shoulder it. From the earliest little red school house with its one mas- ter who taught his pupils the 3 R's to the wonderfully equipped modern tem- ples of literature, science, and the arts with their expertly trained faculties of today, the aim of education to encour- age young minds to seek the truth has not changed. It is unthinkable that the present emergency will reveal any swerving from this steadfastness to a purpose. For in 1942, ,more than in any time during the last hundred years, the schools must strengthen the faith of their students--faith in the ideals of our country, faith in the rightness of our way of life, and above all, faith in what the future holds for them as citizens of a free, democratic nation. Since democracy itself depends upon the enlightenment of the common man and upon an educated and free public opinion, young people must develop the ability to think for themselves and to analyze their own opinions. Educa- tion is the stabilizing force which keeps youth poised and confident in the face of panic and disaster, secure in the knowledge that their well-trained minds and disciplined bodies will re- spond to whatever demands may be made upon them. TO AID in the all-out war effort of the country as well as to insure future security concerning earning a living, high schools are more and more en- larging their practical trade training courses. In many cases, the student is well fitted to go into the industrial world immediately upon being gradu- ated from high school without the ne- cessity of additional specialized train- ing in his chosen field. Through various extra-curricular ac- tivities, students come into close con- tact with different types of individuals. Such associations force young people to adapt themselves to other personal- ities, and thus they learn the import- ance of give and take, compromise, and fair play. Initiative, originality, and all the qualities of leadership are given a chance to develop in real life situations. Thus, American schools are serving in this time of turmoil as a beacon which will guide young minds from the darkness into a better world. Instead of the arts of war so emphasized, by the totalitarian states, we in America are striving to preserve the blessings of life, liberty, and the pursuit of hap- piness to ourselves and to our poster- ity. This philosophy is the tool with which the citizens of tomorrow are to build the lasting peace.

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lgorffancl Schoof penn ifa loom fo fhe ommunifg THE era when a school building was used merely by its students seven hours a day is pastg now it is the center of many activities for the entire com- munity. On Tuesday nights an agriculture class for adults meets with Mr. Paul Macklin to discuss farm production problems arising from the present emergency, and on Monday nights a group of older youths continue their work begun as students in the Vo-Ag department. During the summer, sew- ing for the Red Cross was done in the building, while last fall a First Aid class VH was held there. Until the fire, Portland business men were welcome in the high school gymnasium for recreation every Monday night. For twelve weeks this spring, every Tuesday and Thurs- day nights, the doors opened to men and women who studied 'tDrafting and Time and Motion under the super- vision of Mr. Homer Smith and Mr. Harry Scott of Dunkirk as a part of a Purdue Defense Training Course. Through the doors of Portland High School come not only boys and girls but grown-ups as well, to equip themselves further for better living in 1942. WA