Stephens City High School - Newtown Pippin Yearbook (Stephens City, VA)

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.Q DAN METZ NANCY PERRY STUDENT COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION The Student Cooperative Association is designed, primarily, to stimulate character growth of pupils and to promote the general welfare of the school and community. Young people are related to their community and should actively partici- pate in some civic activity. They should learn as much as they can about federal, state and local government: should be interested in current affairs: and should be obliged to help whenever possible, even though in some quiet Way. Every young person today should be trained to be truly thankful that he is a citizen of this great United States, and that it is part of his duty and respon- sibility to preserve and promote its greatness. The S. C. A. has a constitution, and the work is carried on by officers and standing committees assisted by faculty members. Once a year, the schools of Clarke, Frederick, Page, Rappahannock, Rock- ingham, Shenandoah and Warren Counties hold a general meeting. The elementary and secondary departments convene separately. This meeting is always held in the spring as a culminating activity to summarize and promote student work. Stephens City High School is proud to have two officers of the S. C. A.- one local and one district. A Nancy Perry, freshman, holds the office of reporter for the Frederick County group. At the 1942 spring meeting, Dan Metz, senior, will act as chairman. i -VIRGINIA STICKLEY

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WINCHESTER EVENING STAR, MONDAY, JANUARY 19, 1942 Q rl y , ,-. STQPHCPSCWV..-. 1 J f4,,Q x ' 'School Days 'C I . f . .al 1' seas, ' Editorial Whom the Gods Would Des- troy 'Ihey First Make Mad with Power. -Beard. I wonder what Herr Hitler would think if he knew that the American people actually pity his Perfect German. The aver- age U. S. citizen realizes that the Germans. individually, are not wholly at fault: that they are simply a product of circumstan- ces. The first World War left the Germans wi t h o u t leadership, without economic independence, and without a comprehensible goal. Still worse, they were born amid strife that breeds hate. It was inevitable that they would accept the first leader who prom- ised them relief from their dilem- ma. Unfortunately, Herr Hitler seiz- ed this opportunity to become dictator. The majority of the populace did not realize the danger. Naturally, Hitler's plan for a greater Germany was received with joy by the ruthless who dreamed of high positions in the new order. The few intellectuals, who dared to warn and to guide, soon were victims of the blood- purge. Today the rest of the world looks on with a curious mixture of shock and pity for the perfect German, imbued with his brute strength and lust for world power. How different the average American and the average Ger- man! Quote : Thank Thee, O Lord, For this, my bed, For roof unbombed Above my head. And for thy gift, My daily bread. Why is it we Must come to know Belatedly From others' woe The gratitude We always owe? -Downey. Mary Belle Watts. Science Department During the past two an'd one- half years, the Science Depart- ment has greatly improved its facilities. The general science class has purchased prisms, a glass model lift pump and a copper plating cutflt. The chemistry class has equip- ped the laboratory with gas and necessary chemicals. The biology classes have accu-- mulated one hundred and eighty books. In order to shelve these books two large book cases have been made. By various activities, such as trips and roller skating parties, the science department has rais- ed a total of S139.90. E .iti 1- Student Council Q The Student Council of the Stephens City High School holds its regular meeting on Wednesday cf every week. During the meet- ing any matter concerning the school other than, finances is discussed and decided upon. This body consists of the presi- dents of all classes except the first four elementary grades, presid- ents of all clubs and organiza- tions, and their faculty members. Some of the accomplishments of this group are: the organiza- tion. of a Safety Patrol , the purchase of a new flag for the school: the improvement of the playground: and, organization of a monitorial system to be put into practice on the school buses. Senior Class Meeting The regular Senior class meet- ing was held on Wednesday, Dec- ember 10, 1941. At the meeting members of the class voted against a Christmas party and agreed to use the money to buy a National Defense Bond to be pre- sented to the school. Much credit is due Billy Brum- back as the originator of the suggestion. And. to his staunch supporters who helped to carry out the idea successfully. Q 'Etiquette Lesson Number 3 ' Ho-w Do'I Rate? , Give yourself a. score of 3 for each of the following questions to which you answer Yes, 1. Can I always be depended upon to do what I say I shall do? ............ I 2. Do I go out of my way cheerfully in order to help others? 3. Am I careful not to exagger- ate? ............ 4. Do I resist the temptation to be sarcastic? ............ 5. Do I refrain from showing o1T how much I know? ........,. 6. Am I able to keep from feel- ing superior to most of my associates? ............ 7. Do I refrain from reprimand- ing people who do things that displease me? ............ 8. Do I refrain from bossing people not employed by me? .... 9. Am I careful never to make fun of others to their backs? .... 10. Do I refrain from trying to dominate others? ............ Give yourself a score of 2 for each of the following questions to which you can answer Yes, 11. Do I keep my clothing neat and tidy? ............ 12. Do I avoid being bold and nervy? ...,........ 13. Do I keep from laughing at the mistakes of others? 14. Is my attitude toward the opposite sex free from vulgarity? 'Inkeep from grumbling about things which I cannot change? ...... 16. Do I let the mistake of others pass without correcting them? ............ ,l I.1Do I lend things to others readiy? ............ , 18. Axim I careful not to tell jokes t at will embarrass those listening ? ...... . ..... 19. Am I willing to let others have their own way? ........ 20. Do I generally keep con- trol of my temper? ............ 21. Do I keep out of argu- ments? ............ 22. Do I greet others cordially? u The higher your score, the more liked you are in general.

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7 L 'fl ' 9 PUPIL TRANSPORTATION We are proud of the fact that Stephens City High School is a consolidated school and, by far, the largest school in the county. Pupils are brought here to complete their high school education from the following smaller county schools: Armel, Carpers Valley, Clearbrook, Greenwood, Hayiield. Kernstown. Miller, Mt. Airy, Round Hill and White Hall. In addition to the high school pupils coming from these schools, pupils are being transported to Stephens City, who originally attended other neighboring schools which are now closed. Of a total of 518 pupils enrolled in our school, 353 for 68.2WJ are being transported to and from school daily. To carry out this program of transportation, two modern buses serve the school and make a total of six trips, twice daily. This means that the buses carry an average load of 59 pupils per trip. One of the buses is county-owned and is operated by Mr. L. E. Cornell. The other is owned by Mr. M. K. Sandy and operated by his son, John. The first busload reaches school at 7:50 A. M. each morning and the last one in the afternoon leaves at 4: 10 P. M. Some pupils have a long day at school, but they are giving their support to a cooperative effort whereby they, and many others. can attend a four-year accredited high school and hence complete an up-to-date high school program. Mr. H. L. Orndoff, Caretaker of Buildings. Mickey has served faithfully, since the fall of 1931, and to him we MR, ORNDOFF owe many thanks for taking the bite out of cold mornings. AYLOR