Webster Groves High School - Echo Yearbook (Webster Groves, MO)

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inefeen, jorfy Democracy is having its most severe test at the present time. lt is being thrust aside in many parts oi the world and there are some who fear its foundation is weakening in America. Certain ones are demanding more of democracy than ever before and its seeming failure to satisfy these new demands may be the reason it is considered to be in danger. The highest type of government presupposes unsel- lishness on the part of the governed and the greatest good to the greatest number is its slogan. Freedom of thought and speech is essential and must be guarded carefully, but freedom must never become mere license and the elfect oi one's actions on others must be considered. The High School and the Annual are channels through which the principles of democracy may flow. May they ever exert a wholesome influence on the lives of the youth who come in Contact with them. I. T. HIXSON Principal Page Thirteen

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WILLARD E. GOSLIN Superintendent of Schools Page Twelve FAQ fill, Democracy is not a commodity, Neither is it a subject to be taught. On the contrary it seems to be a pattern of lite which can be experienced. The school's chief concern lies with the growth and development of each child. The most complete growth can take place, we believe, only in a school atmosphere where significant degrees ot democratic living are available to all concerned. Democratic living in a school consists in providing for each person, pupil, and teacher alike, an oppor- tunity for expression of interests and participation in activities on a level compatible with the maturity oi the individual, This means then that the modern school seeking to contribute to the cause of democracy endeavors to have all individuals meet on a common ground and share an experience of democratic living through the school years. On such an experiential basis young people may establish the habits and gain the understandings necessary for continued participa- tion in a democratic society.

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'Cl 31. 2 662. F Zznarc! of' gyucafion FRANK L. WRIGHT, Ph. D., President I. P. LARSON, Vice-President W. P. JOHNSON MRS. L. F. YNTEMA W. F. SCHREGARDUS DR. HOLLIS N. ALLEN .xdalmlfnidfraforzi WILLARD E. GOSLIN B.Sc., Northeast Missouri State Teachers College M.A., University oi Missouri Superintendent of Schools CHARLES E. GARNER B.Sc., Northeast Missouri State Teachers College M.A., University of Missouri Assistant to Superintendent and Director of Research HOWARD A. LATTA IAMES T. HIXSON A.B., Missouri Valley College M. A., Washington University Principal l OE R. VERBY B.Sc., Northeast Missouri State M.A., University of Missouri Acting Guidance Director B.Sc., Kansas State Teachers College M.A., University oi Missouri Assistant Principal Page Fourteen I Teachers College