Summit School - Flame Yearbook (St Paul, MN)

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DOROTTH?OTTERSON,nmvsUWngowxmmintheRul Cross Recreational Corps, in grateful remembrance of her cheerful guidance and her participation in the Summit School activities. THE FLAME

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MINNESOTA OME grizzled philosopher once said, There is nothing like a war to strengthen patriotismf' And it is true that during these past years there has grown in the hearts of all of us a great and lasting affection for our United States. But, at the same time that this national patriotism has been in- creasing, a similar but less obvious and, in many ways, more personal feeling has grown-that of state patriotism. Over a century and a half ago the Fathers, writing the Constitution, took special care that specified rights and privileges of the states should be pro- tected against any attempts at control by the federal government. And these states' rights have continued until today. Where but here, in the United States, could forty-eight little countries be united under one democratic government and yet keep their individuality in their own laws and leaders? This special gift of statehood is usually taken for granted and seldom thought of-but never completely forgotten, especially in times like these. For who does not feel a little personal pride on hearing the news that Minnesota is leading in the sale of war bonds or that Minnesota war plants have been awarded a new government contract? The soldier overseas does not, at the mention of the word 'Khomef' think instantly of the whole great United States. Rather, in all probability, his first thought is of some lake, field, or town that is intrinsically part of his state, and his state alone. In the illustrations throughout this year's Flame we have tried to show snatches of the things characteristic of our Minnesota. The screen prints present four of Minnesota's more celebrated industries: farming, lumbering, mining, and the coming role of Minnesota as a great center of air transporta- tion. In addition to the symbols of our state-the moccasin flower, the gold- finch, the gopher, and the state seal-the black and white sketches deal with small impressions of its different sections. Perhaps your own special idea of Minnesota is not represented here. Doubtless you see other, more personal pictures at the mention of its name. That is as it should be 3 for the right of every person to his own views and ideas on any subject, even patriotism, is one of our great democratic principles. We only hope that you will think as we do that our state, Minnesota, is a fitting theme for this year's Flame. DOROTHY OERTING Art Editor THE FLAME 7