Scottdale High School - Scottie Yearbook (Scottdale, PA)

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S! ding li u l i 4-ly. llonglivrly. 'VI m 5 1- r, S4-lia--lf.-r. H fly. S tvd W1 1 s s lluvu-. li- 3.- lls l-1--her l'xI1' The School Board The School Bl'02'l.Cl is the basis of our 9dLll'2itl01l,1i system here in Scottdale. All vital issues are detcrmhcfl by this organization in collaboration with the supcrig- tendent. It is the function of the board to see that the members of the graduating classes are equipped to discharge the responsibilities of modern so-clety by put- ting their high school training into practical uve. Th: Scottdale School Board is constantly striving to achicxc this end year after ycar. thus furnishing more 4.ppor1.1.- ities for each succeding class. During this year the Board has conijalctgcl pfyrig up for the bleachers and the fence erected on our athlcti: field. The organization has also requested bids for a new lighting system for the high school. Such action will make the interior more attractive and improve the working conditions. The Board also announces that an extensive appraisal. which has been taken on all public school buildings for insurance purposes, has indicated that the value of school buildings with all equipment amounts to S346,793.67. Of course, the ultimate goal of the School Board is the erection of a gymnasium and auditorium, a project which will greatly improve the physical plant. Under economic stress the School Board has accom- plished much. To all the Board members are extended the appreciation and congratulations of the Class of 1940.

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The School

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If you have made an hon- est and fair attempt at the problem of self-analysis, if you have armed yourself with all the knowledge ob- tainable in the occupation under consideration, if you have made an honest effort in trying to balance and harmonize the related fae- tors, then there is but one more thing to remember. It is important that at all tim- es you keep your character and your integrity above re- proach. E. M. Byers. A Word From Mr. Bulick Education is in a large sense an individual matter. But individuals compose neighborhoods and commun- ities, eonnnunities eoinpose rlilita. and in the lfnited States. the States eoinpose the nation. As are the iieiglihorlioods, so will he the states and the nation. Agencies devoted in whole or in part to serving the various needs of youth now exist in bewildering va- riety, lu Zllllltrst all connnunities they include civic organizations. service cluhs, religious groups, and other types tif private organizations, in addition to the puhlie agencies carrying on educational, health, wel- fare. eiuployinent service and other puhlie service functions. l'uhlie high schools are now the major social agency to prepare young people for working life, but the de- tieiencies of the schools in the performance of this function are great. The types of program they offer are not suttieiently adapted to the needs of the pupils, ' 'CI 4 ' ' 'Z Il ' XY paitnultrly tu the nt l ot tht unit ni jority ho do not go on to college. Moreover, it prograins of the ri ht kind wtit olf ul the txi ting lu htn ll .f F V.-. 5 wer-. i- of 'Q 'i ' s wouc he inadequate to care for the increased enrollments that would result. 'l'he schools however have adapted themselves to changing needs as rapidly as any social institution hut they have not been ahle to eonie ahreast of their task. Moving forward ia in part a matter of devoting of available resources to education and related services. a lar'-er share lhe united etft irts of the .Xnierican people will not prove too great for the educational task ahead. It is not a task that can he carried forward alone hy any one group of individuals. hy any one type of institu tion. or hy any one level of government. All must he enlisted heeause the cumulative efforts of all are needed.