Skowhegan High School - Lever Yearbook (Skowhegan, ME)

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'Wanna 29414 Keynote to ?eace ir IN 1Ts LOWEST common denominator the use of the atomic bomb-if we use it-or the H- bomb-if we make it-is millions of wasted lives and as many dollars expended. Contrary to the expectations of the military world the Roman use'of the catapult in its varied forms did not convert men nor restore universal peace. And neither did the invention of gunpowder-nor air-cannons, nor block-bus- ters. Men just don't scare for long. And so the wrong approach to any kind of peace is through man's weakness-his fear. Fear is too strong a weakness. Then the search is for a pattern not of arms and men but of ideas-ideas of justice and of right and of such a restoration of those ideas and of right that the individual becomes again sacred and his personal rights and privileges are sacred not only in the eyes of his Creator but in the eyes of all men. But this is Christianity, and this smacks of Democracy. And that is exactly what we mean. Christian Democracy, not an alphabetized in- strument of fear, is the secret--the formula-- the answer to world peace among men. Christian Democracy today in many lands has been silenced by the turmoil of the wars and the schemes of the godless. It is a grave question whether or not public freedom will ever again be restored its original intention. A totalitarian government such as is prevailing in European countries will come to no avail for no one group or person can rule all nations. Ever since the first man has walked upon this earth totalitarism in some form has thrived upon pre-'Christian darkness until Christ's coming. Democracy as we understand it is the privi- lege of living as we wish, within reasonable limitations, and of having in mind the freedoms of others with whom we live. The free pre- son cherishes freedom, because it has been pur- chased by so many who have given their lives to protect and to preserve a free nation. Ameri- cans believe in the importance of the individual and the equality of rights of men. 4 The atomic bomb, a new invention discovery since World War II, has brought bitter talk, accusations and threats from the Soviet Russia. A-bomb explosions in Russia inspire uneasy questions like these: VVill chaos or order come of the present confusion? Another war, how soon and on what scale shall it be? VVill the result be economic strife, Death? In order to clear up questions a person must without fear ask questions concerning the peace of the nation. The strength of democracy lies in the manifold blessings of freedom. Democ- racy is weakened by the lack of rigidly defined stabilities, confusion, and selfish ends. Social work has lessened fear of self-government. Different branches have been set up and by working as a team are combating the fear of self-government. New developments have added to warfare, weapons that can easily be hopes and tools for the construction of a better world if free men cherish their freedom and use the democratic process to arm themselves against those who would destroy it. - FREDERICK GRJXVES, Editor ,4 fAN AssEM1zLY IS one of the essentials in student activity. The students and faculty as- semble together in one body for the purpose of business, study, or professional interests. Many various types of programs go toward making an assembly a success, such as, movies, musical programs Cwith everyone joining inj, and short pantomines or one-act plays. These assemblies not only further our education in many fields, but also give us the opportunity to relax and forget our studies for a while. Many movies on polio and tuberculosis are not only enjoyable, but also show us the need for combating diseases in the field of science. Debates and public speaking are very helpful in later life in any vocation. All these enable a student to come in con- tact with other aspects of life. - N. NORDSTROM

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Um 76945 While researching at the library one night, I happened upon an item which interested me very much, and so I put all the facts together. and here is what I found. I hope that it in- terests you as much as it did me. Our high school was designed by Harry S. Coombs and constructed by George W. Lane of Lewiston, Maine, under the supervision of Mark N. Savage. It took many months of racking hard labor to build this wonderful school which we attend. The building and materials cost approximately SQ0.000.00. On September 9, 1929, our high school opened for the first time with an enrollment of Q2 sophomores, 64 juniors, 55 seniors, and three post graduates, making a grand total of 214. A musical program and several speak- ers were heardg Visiting Day was held, and many compliments were given. The Superintendent at the time was Mr. Woodbury. The Faculty consisted of twelve teachers as follows: 700464 Wm? ' Mfuzorial lfrvrfvd in Honor of Pupils H7110 .S'c'rz'cd in World War 1917-18 After many years of effort a Memorial for Skowhegan High School boys who served in VVorld War I was erected on the lawn of the high school building. It was installed Principal, Perley S. Turnerg Mathematics. Ethel Hightg Commercial. Miss Mary Friend, Mrs. Thompson: Languages. Miss Elliot. Mrs. Gower, Miss Hight, and Miss Carly Science and Coaching. Archie O. Dostieg Girls' P. Ii., Mrs. Bissong Manual Training, Mr. Genth- ner, and History, Mrs. NVebster. The first event to be held in the new High School was the Alumni Ball. On October IO, 1929, the townspeople voted to start work on the football field which cost S4,000.00. Many new items have been added since then. For instance, a tennis court has been made. new typewriters for commercial students have been bought, a home economics room for the girls has been built, lunch tables in which to make our lunches more convenient, and our new band room which has just been constructed this year. In the years to come we hope to make this school more and more modern for the coming generations. - Hoiucr: FORTIER October 9, 1936. The granite Memorial con- tains the following inscription: A 'I'RIllU'l'l2 T0 TH12 1foRM1:R s'1'UD14:N'rs OF BLoo1v11f11s1.1a Ac1xD1c1v1v AND SKow1115GAN H1011 Scnoor wno slziwuo IN WORLD WAR or 1917 AND IQI8.,, 5