Sault Ste Marie High School - Northern Light Yearbook (Sault Ste Marie, MI)

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The American Way Group Thinking Foremost among student activities exemplifying a l democratic form of government is the Student Council. Every Thursday this group, composed of representatives from each home room and each class, meet to discuss current school problems and legislate by the rule of the majority. From such ex- change of ideas has come this year the formation of ' a new Hall Patrol, a complete revision of the old constitution, the representation of Sault High among schools of the Upper Peninsula at the Stu- dent Government convention at Iron Mountain, and the expectation of being host to the Upper Peninsula Student Government convention in the fall. This body sponsors dances, assemblies, and home room pro- jects. With these accomplishments, the council has completed another successful year under its adviser, Miss Haddock, and its president, John Babington. r Service To Others To create, maintain, and extend through- out the school and the community high standards of Christian character -this is the objective which the Hi-Y Club strives to carry out each year in its service to oth- ers. To be fitted better to achieve these principles, the members attend district Hi- Y meetings, send a delegate to the Older Boys' Conference each fall, listen to distin- guished speakers. This spring a large dele- gation of these boys participated in the dis- trict Hi-Y conference held at Newberry, a meeting at which four Upper Peninsula towns-St. Ignace, Manistique, Newberry, and the Sault-were represented. To fur- ther the work in the state, the organization j donated to the Y.M.C.A. During the last two years, the boys conducted a campaign against petty thievery and cheating, they purchased the lighted motto case in the second floor hall, and they provided more recreation by sponsoring school parties. The club stimulates international friend- ship and good will by holding exchange meetings with the chapter in Sault, Ontario. Equality of Opportunity The foundations upon which the Fu- ture Farmers of America is built show its importance to a democracy-lead- ership, scholarship, character, sports- manship, cooperation, service, thrift, improved agriculture, organized recre- ation, citizenship, patriotism. This or- ganization gives equal opportunity to rural students who may not be very active in sports and clubs because they must leave each day on the rural buses.

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'A . 5 N Mamas WW .. W . mW Good Schools - Good Citizens - Good Government Stepping forth as citizens into an anxious world, both for Europe and the United States, we seniors should realize that the future of the American democratic form of government lies with us. The conflict on the battlefield of Europe will have an effect on our lives although it now seems remote. Not just a question of land is being decided, but a question of whether the democratic form of government will survive. Already small republics have fallen into the powers of the totalitarian states. England, one of the greatest of democratic countries, is now being tested. If England fails, we may be next to prove our worth. XVill the American form of government be able to stand such a test? This is a question of vital importance to us as the youth of America. For eighteen years we have been sheltered, al- lowed to enjoy the privileges such a government has to offer without being asked to do a single thing in return. We have been permitted to choose our subjects, join what clubs we wish, and say what we think in the classroom, at club meetings, and at home. No one has forced his beliefs on us. During these years, we have be- come so accustomed to the rule of the majority, freedom of speech and the press, and trial by jury, that we hardly realize their importance to us. But if we stop to think how angry we are when anyone denies us such rights, our govern- ment will appear a precious thing worthy of being passed on to our children as it was to us. Now emerging as adults, we can do something to perpetuate this government in appreciation of our protection and freedom. That some- thing is to make our government so strong that nothing can overthrow it. Service to our coun- try should be foremost in our minds. And the time has come when our country needs youth- ful vigor and enthusiasm to save democracy for future seniors. Not by dying futilely on the battlefield will we accomplish this, but by be- coming intelligent, level-headed citizens. Only with our help and backing can the problems of unemployment, graft, overproduction, and strikes, which give the United States a weak front, be solved. Democracy has given us an education to safeguard its continuance. We must utilize that education by becoming good citizens of that same democracy. To reveal in a fragmentary way how Sault High has prepared the class of 1940 for this task, these pages have been arranged to show how the American way of life is emphasized in halls, classrooms, and in extra-classroom activities.

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of Life Stresses - - Community Responsibility The Safety Patrol helps develop a cooperative at- titude among students by taking an active interest in the protection of life, health, and property of this community. Composed of a captain, two lieu- tenants, and twenty-six patrol members, this or- ganization not only promotes safety in the streets, but assists at school gatherings and public func- tions. Through the supervision of the adviser, Mr. Honkanen, and the officers, the Safety Patrol got off to an early start again this year. The first day of school showed activity on the part of the mem- bCI'S, Wl1iCl1 WHS COI1fiHUCCl until ChriStmf1S- They r6Sumed their positions again in March. Administration of justice was ably handled by Judge John Ramsey and Prosecutors John Babington and Bruce Campbell, who obtained a notable record for convictions. As a reward for its work, the Patrol received a plaque from Michigan AAA, Safety and Traffic Division. Social Responsibility Pleasant associations with one's fellowmen may bring not only greater happiness, but also a well-balanced personality, and with it, more effective citizenship. Through their meetings and various social functions, the girls of this organization not only increase their circle of associates and strengthen bonds of friendship, but develop a finer spirit of working together. Colonnade Club this year enjoyed an informal visit with former students by entertaining the alumnae at a tea. By refurnishing the third floor rest room, the club has provided a more pleasant place for girls to gather. They have joined the Hi-Y in providing more social life for the school by sponsoring a ' party for new students and by giving an additional all-school party. To enable more students to enjoy these parties, the club has conducted a danc- ing school each Friday at four o,clock with a professional instructor in charge. Composed of not more than twenty seniors and ten juniors, Colonnade maintains and extends high standards of young womanhood throughout the school and the community. Good Citizenship No democracy can survive unless its citi- zens are willing to serve as officers. Thus the Hall Patrol promotes good citizenship in training students to act for the common good. This organization was started again ,, this year through the efforts of the Student Council. In contrast to the Hall Patrol of some years ago, which was composed of members of one class, the patrol now has students from each grade as members, thus eliminating any feeling of class rivalry.