Russell High School - Pointer Yearbook (East Point, GA)

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In this era when all Americans are striv- ing laboriously to preserve our way of life, which has made possible the building of our great nation, it is well for our youth to be- come aware of the complex problems that face our people and to understand better the role that the young life of America will play in the solution of the problems that be- set us. Through the medium of the school and its excellent program of activities our students must capitalize upon the opportunities to promote their physical, mental, social and spiritual welfare. It is only as one em- ploys all his talents to the fullest extent that Pror. Pau D. West the fiber of society is strengthened. Our na- Principal tion becomes stronger only as individuals learn to live together cooperatively, to respect the sanctity of personality and to subordinate their selfish interests to those of the com- mon good. As we say “au revoir” to our graduating class, it is with the admonition that each one of them may incorporate into his life the principle of unselfish and loyal devotion to his fellow-man and his country. “Let knowledge grow from more to more, But more of reverence in us dwell, That mind and soul, according well, May make one music as before.” = PAULA AW EST oe yt 1} é j | p [ ? A? Mrs. EvizaBETH PRICE fF SENNA Cl J v ) ¢ A Ler k y vA, A J N | J J ( Wid nf KY ) f “Yoffa J } Vi J oy} yi

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Coach R. L. Bowen Asst. Coach HT. Grifiin Front row: J. Bowen, Williams, Ivey, Turner, Henslee, Kalamos, Capt. Womble, Alt, Capt. L. Bowen, Gross, Moore, Hall. Second row: Hilton, Robertson, Henry, Hunt, Slaton, O. Smith, Baker, Harkey, Pruitt, P. Smith, Thompson. Third row: Griesby, Wallace, Fagan, Lane, Parham, Ratteree, Dempsey, Oswald, Harper, Rollins, Mason, Walters, Saunders, Sconyers.

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As you come to the close of your high school careers, may we offer congratulations on your past achievements and wish for you in the future the very best that life has to offer. We wish to congratulate you on the theme which you have chosen for this publication — ‘Democracy and Education.” We hope that this theme is very real to each one of you. We should like you to remember these few thoughts in connection with your theme. Democracy exalts the individual as part of the great human brotherhood. In a democ- racy we take for granted the freedom of body, mind, and spirit which dictators seek to destroy. We must realize that freedom can only exist when its conditions are known, only when we are sure that it is understood and protected and cherished. Today we know that this freedom is threatened from without. In the world of today we know that education makes us all the more able to meet and overcome an enemy who approaches us in the open. We know also that we are not safe from within. Our system of free speech not only allows us to attain the highest degree of en- lightenment, but it permits the most despic- able forces of propaganda to assert them- selves with tremendous force through all the avenues of learning. We need all the discrim- ination and critical thinking that is possible so that we will not be misled by the siren voice of the enemies of democracy. Through education we come to know better the prob- lems of home, school, and community; of la- bor, industry and government. Let us not forget that the schoolhouse, like the flag, is a symbol of the democratic way of life. Sincerely, JERE A. WELLS, Superintendent, Knox WALKER, Supervisor, Fulton County Schools. Hon. JERE A. WELLS Superintendent Fulton County Schools Hon. Knox WALKER High School Supervisor Mrs. STANDISH THOMPSON President of Russell P.-T. A.