Union High School - Bobcat Yearbook (Union, OR)

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Albert Hopkins, Superintendent of Union Schools Superintendent’s Message This year has been called the best in the history of Union schools. Its success is due directly to an ideally cooperative program including support irom Union as a community, from members of the faculty, and from enthusiastic support of the student body. When a school shows ambition, or when the school fails completely, the question is asked, “Who (or What) is responsible?” In answer, I can say that talent, intelligence and sometimes genius is to be found in many high schools in this country, but too often these finer attributes pass by unseen, and are consequently wasted. Chances are hardy for success in the schools when the school's board of directors is careful in its selection of administrators and faculty personnel. There is always good material in the schools, but unless supervisors, teachers, directors, coaches, sponsors, and advisors seek out potentialities in students; unless they insist on the student’s recognition of his own worth; unless there is proper encouragement when depression sets in; unless students are pushed on; unless there is praise for a job well done; the school will lose its flavor, students will become disinterested, faculty members will be restless, administrators will bog down in uncertainty, and the entire community’s morale will be at its lowest. Students of Union high school are commended heartily on their fine school year. All departments sought to be at their peak in excellence. Union and out lying districts have ably given their support. School directors have met school needs. All have responded generously with their energies for the year 1948-49.