Walnut Hills High School - Remembrancer Yearbook (Cincinnati, OH)

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throng a Jtucfy of human refaliona The most important single iob in lite is getting along with the other fellow. Leaders in educa- tion continually dwell upon the need for more study in human relations. Colleges cry, not for the boy or girl with superior grades, but tor those with high grades plus a well-rounded char- acter and a titness tor society. The business world demands men who can work with other men and handle them tacttully. It is up to the schools ot our nation to AA Our school underlines the importance ot human relations. Studying the novel, we learn what motives compel characters to react as they do. Classes in iournalism give us the experience of working con- structively with others about matters dealing with humanity. From economics come the underlying causes ot conditions which torce men to act irrationally. Sociology classes treat social problems and the psychological aspects ot human relations. produce graduates skilled in the art ot human relations.

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K XV,. 1rdW 'Ai olufion to worfcf probfemfd come.4 It would be o gross understote- ment to soy merely thot n ew world problems orose during the lost ten months. Attempting to meet such problems, Wolnut Hills strives to groduote young men ond women willing to meet their responsibilities os citizens with ideols, colmness, ond decision. In history vve find sirnilorities to pre- sent vvorld situotions. By our onolyzing the blunders ot other peoples, the time moy come when Notion will not rise up cigoinst notion, neither will there be Wor onymoref' JO l ff! A complete coveroge ot history is given every Wolnut Hills pupil. While oncient, medievol, ond modern histories ore tought, one moy toke insteod the oll-inclusive world history course. Knowledge ot Americon his- tory ond government is required ot every- one. Advonced students ot history moy elect to toke the economic ond sociology courses. From o study ot the problems con- tronting peoples throughout history, vve cul- tivote insight into world problems.

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0-or inaiion, relaxation are goab ln the typical American lite ot hurrying and Worrying, co-ordination and re- laxation are two vital, yet neglected, phases. In a college preparatory school vve tend to overstress mental acuteness and conscientious study, Still there is considerable emphasis placed upon co-ordination through the physi- cal education and music departments. A Well-co-ordinated body is certainly one ot the primary social assets. In our gym classes We learn what health- tul relaxation is through such super- vised games and exercises as volley- ball, pentathlon, apparatus work, and track events. The driver training course teaches competence and precision in driving. It has been said that a good athlete is potenti- ally a good musician. This is logical, tor a good musician must have a relaxed voice or tingers and a good sense ot rhythm and musi- cal balance. The music department instills in us an appreciation of all forms ot music, ma- jestic symphonies, lively operettas, and pleas- ant choral ensemble work. We may lead happier, healthier lives in a World ot tension through knowing howto apply what we have gained about recreation and physical facility. 24