West Paris High School - Nautilus Yearbook (West Paris, ME)

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TE!-X C 3' Ft- ,AXY One of the greatest problems facing the nation today is that of nTeachers' Pey.U A nation that really wanted its ypopplotocto progress would pay its teachers accordingly. Teachers are what our country depenes on to secure a sound future. A person who de- cides to make teaching his career, studlng at High School andCol- lege to do seg then receives such coal- wages that he can notmake a living gets discouraged. This in turn discourages the people who have thought of being school teachers. We must have teachers. In order to have them they must receive suitable pay. In tides or today prices went up, wages went up high, yotthe school teacher received very little raise, if any. The teacher puts ln all day at pare pupils for a and plans work for school, from morning 'til night, trying topre- career of the futurcg them goes home at night the next day but she receives a small amounte pay compared to some who have Lad practically no education atall. During the war, people in slipyards and factories were :receiving as much in one or two days as a teacher was in one week. Many teachers blame them. It is As statistics normal schools are The teachers left their jobs to get higher wages. we cannot wondered why more of them didn't resign. UEnro1lments in teachers' colleges and state! half what they used to be.n must be looked upon as leaders of communities: and they must be able to have the decencies of life. If they are to give their best to the profession, they must have Money totack them up. Their summers should be free fox themselves. ne can im- prove Amcrica's future by paying more for it. The chief responsi- bility for better nity in which they pay for better teachers lies within the commu- teeeh. Taxpayers and the parents must .under- stand the pro lem and find its solution. U Beryl Bonney '48 I. 'xxx' s f's ' 4-5 ' V-'x ,f r ,4T, NTNM Iigxs 1 X. xx - s . in 'rNefpfQH.:sx U. Qxj 'XXX' K - T: i..!?s?:.,hg..X XJR .ax .. 1' 9. .A I 1 , 2 . 4. K .',. .- 1 .. ' 1 r 1 I X . X904 2 ,.LQ5p g xr .XXXxi'Xktig K M I I I l .eff L' LT1fgvJsYTN'xs -NX as .fr 'N was : qeh. - t , '.f I ,,-.Q ' 7 .1 .ass A -. Y ' '-we-as-...gash ' 'N-any .

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TI-IE FORGCTTEN PROBLEM Since the hostilities of World War II have ceased and most of the American neetle'aro once morelliving'e fairly normal life, the problem of juvenile delinquency, as well as other criminal or fenses, is no longer receiving its Qreatly needed attention. We seem to eomeletely forget these so-called criminals who are, in reality, nothing but tnfortunate persons sorely in need of a little kindness and an understanding heart. True enough there an those who seem to have no honor, no morals and no conscience and no one will deny that these few deserve any punishment which may be inflicted upon them. Fowever, if the majority of these law- breakers were made to feel that the public had some interest in them, they would become honest, hard-working citizens. Whereas after they have served time in a jail they believe themselves to be social outcasts and ge on living in abasement for the rest of their days. For these reasons it is quite evident that one of tha greatest deficiencies of the American cities and towns is their lack of judges, officials who are understanding and helpful and who have faith in human beings. One person who strongly believes that there is some good in almost everyone is Anna R. Kress, judge of Magistrates Court in New York City. Her name is not a too familiar one but it is cer- tainly pitiful that there arenit many more like her, Drs. Kress came to this country from Russia in l895. By means of a scholarship, she graduated from New York University Law School. Since then she has saved innumerable peddlers, prosti- tutes, petty Uamblers, juvenile delinqients until zhe has ri5ht- fully earned the title of nThe Poor VanfsxJud5e.n She refuses to punish the common laborer for such violations as games of chance when she, and everyone else, knows they are being carried on by the richer class and mon of prosti5e. At one time when La Guard- ia was stayiny a campaiyn ayainst gambling, she dismissed case after case announcing that she was taking orders from no one. In hundreds of cities she has personally aroused the citizen and opened their eyes to new solutions for their youth problems. As a result Youth Forums, Teen-Age Canteens and Youth Councils have been established all over the country. Anna Kress is truly a friend of people in trouble and she be lieves in action instead of resolutions. The good she has done for this country has made her loved and respected by all who know her. If only she could serve as a model for other judges and be the idol and inspiration of youth, this country would have many more respectable citizens and therefore be a nation which could set a yood example for the rest of the world. Rachel Dunham '47

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ffJU5'-, S C H13-lffi, During the latter years of the war and the peace that is fel lowing it, a cry has arisen again from a group of educators who believe that a strong central area school is the best answer to our present educational system. Such a solution, however, would only promote greater diffi- culties and cause more problems whereas the small school is well capable of taking care of itself through constructing its own needed educational facilities and providing its pupils with the essentials of a healthful and constructive education which all young people need. During the past few years our school has undergone great changes which have been aimed towards the betterment of our educa tional conditions, health and rocming. A large Gym suited to meet the requirements of our athletic and other school activities has been built. An unused portion of the school has been transformed into a healthful cafeteria: toi- lets have been cleaned and ventilatedg a well has been dug which can supply all our water demands, New Fluorescent lighting has been recently installed in the Typewriting room and the basement laboratory and Fire Hose pro- tection provided for every floor. Still more changes are being planned one of which is a new workshop to be constructed by the High School students, Added to this, new books and other materid for our educational needs are being secured in increasing quanti- ties. In a small school like ours the individual has a better op- portunity to take part in many school activities which gives him actual experience which will be useful to him throughout his life Our school gives the individual who may not be a Ubcrn ath- lete,U a better chance to play in athletic competition during practice and in interschool games where the best type of exercise for good body development can be secured. Also, our school gives the individual a good chance to develop talent by participating in important activities like prize speaking, dramatics, musicg composition of school papers, class offices and Student Council, The individual would also have a better chance to exhibit his tal ents in many of these activities before the public where the most valuable experience can be secured, Besides these advantages the general cultural subjects taugh are important in developing the principles of citizenship and mah for the well-rounded life. Sidney Perham '49