Woodward High School - Treasures Yearbook (Cincinnati, OH)

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care for the life, health and welfare of man; it would substi- tute honesty for greed, and civic righteousness for corruption; ein brief, it would strive for the upbuilding of a true and real citizenship. This nation can not exist without a founda- tion of sane, strong, pure'men and women; it must be a nation of clean and wholesome homes. Therefore, realizing that the place next to the home and in many instances more important than the home, where alone such ideals can be accomplished, is the school, it has to-day intrusted to that institution this great opportunity of the countryis salvation. Furthermore, in recent years of our own lives there has been a great and marked progress along industrial lines and many branches of industry have arisen and developed. Consequently, educa- tional leaders have introduced into school, particularly high school, industrial, commercial and domestic training as nec- essary parts. The optional course, the course in which one can choose for himself what studies are best for developing the tendencies within'him, has been adopted in the high school. What, then, are the attempts and ideals of the new Woodr ward, under the new educational system, for to-day and the future? The first thought in this direction will show the ne- cessity of stimulating a civic consciousness. And this indeed is the work to-day and will be in the coming years of the new school, a work whose end is the making of a nation. Woodwardk citizens of four years will graduate as so- cially efficient men and women, ready for the greater citizen- ship. For not only will they have passed under its cultural influences, but they will have been given such learning and training as will enable them to make an honest and honorable living. For, through the vocational training, some may enter a vocational life and strive even for the highest office in this country, or may pursue a more advanced education in a higher institution of learning. The industrial training prepares some for a specific trade, for toil in the shops amid the busy hum of machinery and the noise of the hammer. Equipped for the intricate financial and business world are the commercial grad- uates; while entering into domestic life are they who have ful- filled the four years of the domestic science course, who must aid in making the home homef' and the institution it should be and the unit of our nation. All are members of one great body, the United States; but each has his own place and use, and is necessary to the perfection of that body. But above this matter of earning a living, Woodward places the teaching of unselfishness and help to others, believing that there must be a generous offer of what one has to bene- fit all with whom contact is made. To-day it is known how dependent men are upon one another for health, happiness and general welfare. Woodward has taken upon herself to impress this truth and to teach her students so to conduct themselves that their immediate community may be made better in life, health and citizenship, that thru these com- munities thlis benefited, the best principles of living may be extended farther and farther. And so does Woodward High School of to-day endeavor to fulfill her inspiring watchword and motto, tiEsse quam viderif, To Be Rather Than to Seem? FREDERICK FRANZ.

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show forth, and the building stands now as a monument 02 his architectural designing which shall live to do him honor for years to come. To thoroughly describe the building of to-day, would oc- cupy too much space. But why does it exist to-day, what does it stands for and what are its purposes and ideals? These questions confront us; and to answer them, it will be nec- essary to review the real and inward history of the school, even from its modest beginning. In conformity to Mr. Woodwardls wishes, children who had no parents able to provide for their instruction or whose par- ents or relatives refused to do so, were admitted to his insti- tution, for it was recognized in those rough and hardy days of the western communities by nearly all men who had been fortunate enough to receive some education, that man must not live by bread alone; that there was something in life be- yond the mere earning of food, which brought only physical development. They realized that there was a great necessity for intellectual enlightenment, that would cause a man to see above the earth, filling him with a respect for himself, the community and its obligations upon him, and a desire for the respect of his fellow-men. These ideas were felt by Wil- liam Woodward and were embodied in the school which he founded. In looking over the activities of the school, it is evident that the Woodwardites led in many movements that lend to create a healthy, strong, patriotic and loyal manhood and wo- manhood. Athletics were carried on. Football was popu- larized in this section of the country by the Woodward boys. The cadets were organized in 1893, although military train- ing had long existed in the school. Loyalty to its founder was expressed in Founder's Day, first celebrated in 1893. The Art League having for its object the beautifying of the school in- terior, was established in 1902. There were many other ae- tivities carried on, all issuing from the true and energetic spirit filling the Woodward hearts. Even of the movements for higher education in this city she was the cradle, for in the building that recently passed away, the University of Cincinnati held its first meetings, and the instruction was given by Woodward teachers. And her graduates, what about them? They who passed out into the larger world, after four years of honest toil, were in the truest sense men and women. To them had been given an enduring and beneficial knowledge and culture which would.guarantee influence, respect and the confidence of their fellow-citizens. They were ready to meet responsibil- ities and fulfill their duties, and prepared to enter into an honorable civil and mercantile life. And we have but to look and see that ttOld Woodwardi, that has passed away did not fail in her object and ideals. Thru those to whom she is endeared her influence has reached into all parts. Many have attained high positions in this country; even the high- est and most honorable place is to-day filled by one of her graduates. And what higher spirit of enthusiasm and patriot- ism for ones country could have been expressed by the uboys ot' Woodward than that when their fatherland was in danger of disruption, they should form a company of soldiers and enter into war, and aid in reuniting their divided country; while during the same period the ttgirlsii of Woodward, too, were actively, thot silently engaged in working for the same end. Such graduates did ttOId Woodward produce. But within the last few years, there has come about a great change in educational ideals. A great civic conscious- ness has awakened, a consciousness Which recognizes more strongly than ever the conditions of the country, and whose attempts are manifold. For business it desires an ever-in- creasing morality and honesty; it would have an ever-growing

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