Shields High School - Patriot Yearbook (Seymour, IN)

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One of the principal industries of Seymour, a to of 8,500 people, is the education of her youth. Shields High School ' s strong faculty of thirty-two men and women, who have been granted degrees from some of the leading colleges and universities in the United States, are well qualified to instruct in their chosen fields. Few towns the size of Seymour can boast of a better or larger school library. It is well equipped with refer- ence and supplementary reading books and in addition, many current magazines and three newspapers are re- ceived. It contains 4,312 volumes, 224 of which were added this year. A trained librarian is available at all times to assist the students. The great consulting room of a wi:e man is a library. The strength of a nation, especial- ly a republican nation is in the intelli- gent and well-ordered homes of its people. He that gives of a portion of his time and talent to the investigation of mathematical truth will come to all other questions with a decided advan- tage. History is a great painter, with the world for a canvas, and life for a Aim at perfection in everything, though in most things it is unattain- able; however, they who aim at it and persevere will come much nearer to it than those whose laziness and despondency make them give it up as unattainable.

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Honorable industry always travels the same road with enjoyment and duty, and progress is altogether im- possible without it. Trade increases the wealth and glory of a country, but its real strength and stamina are to be looked for among the cultivators of the land. Science is teaching man to know and reverence truth, and to believe that only so far as he knows and loves it can he live worthily on earth, and vindicate the dignity of his spirit. Artists may produce excellent de- signs but they will avail little unless the taste of the public is sufficiently cultivated to appreciate them. Education alone can conduct us to that enjoyment which is, at once, best in quality, and infinite in quantity. There are eight hundred and ninety-four pupils en rolled in the student body, hence there is present a variety of interests which are ably cared for through the school ' s three fold curriculum: namely, the Academic, General, and Vocational. The Academic course which prepares the student to pursue college and university courses offers not only the usual subjects of mathematics, English, and history but also advanced mathematics, literature, sciences, and foreign languages. For the student who desires an opportunity to ex- plore in practically all fields of high school learning except that of foreign language, the General Course has been provided. Interest in the Vocational Course increases yearly because it meets the needs of those who wish practical training.