BOARID OF TRUSTEES

Mr.

Mr. Walter E. Blessey

Dr. Thomas B. Crumpler

Mr. F. Compton Hall

Mrs. Frank A. Herman

Mr. Davis Lee Jahncke

Officers

Members

Mr. PhilipE. James

Mr. Verne o. Kirby

Mrs. J. R. Martin

The Rev. Hugh C. McKee

Mr. A. Brown Moore

Mrs. Richard S. Ordway

Mrs. A. B. Paterson, Jr.

The Rev. Wm. P. Richardson

Mr. Howard J. Smith

Mrs. L. Kemper Williams

ELSIE C. PHILLPOTT Secretary to the Headmaster

HEADMASTER'S MESSAGE

On each section page of this volume is a little vehicle well known to St, Martin's students as "your little red wagon," For many years our high school science students have been confronted with this bit of symbolism uttered by one of their favorite science teachers; his way of saying, "this is your responsibility."

Responsibility is a word often heard in high school, so much so that its real merit is likely to be blighted in the minds of those for whom it is intended, It is a particularly important term that has several levels of significance in our lives. Each of us is likely to think of responsibility at first only in terms of his individual welfare, Homework is done, book reports are made, school routines are followed, and much effort is put forth in studying for examinations, all because these things increase the stature of the individual, Another aspect of responsibility not so easily assumed by most, is doing for others, This facet of the term is motivated by a real concern for the welfare and success of one's friends and associates. Being an active participant in school a ff airs. showing. loyalty to those whom we hold near and dear, being a team player, a dependable committee member, or just being considerate of the welfare of the group in the classroom are common illustrations of responsibility on this level, Then, there is the type of responsibility most difficult to assume because it does not result in immediate benefit to the individual or his associates. This type comes from a sense of duty to the community and society of which one is a part and is not motivated by personal gain. Students who commit themselves in this manner, unfortunately too few, are eager to make the most of their own potential in order that they in turn may make their greatest contribution. These are the students who go beyond the call of duty in order to know, to understand, to serve, From these will come the dedicated teachers, preachers, doctors, statesmen, and builders whose primary aim is to be of service.

The editorial staff, in choosing, whether by chance or design, the symbol of the little red wagon, has indeed made a most timely selection, Has there ever been a time when the assumption of responsibility in all of its aspects was more important than now? And speaking of responsibility, the students and faculty sponsor who labored so diligently to create this fine publication merit a most sincere "thank you" from all of us,