Many of the problems of our youth today stem from lack of purpose or the feeling of self worth. Skills training at the secondary level could provide this feeling of self worth. Cooperative training programs could supply many high school graduates with the purpose in life they are seeking. (DS)

The relationship between community involvement and academic excellence is discussed. The hypothesis was that performance on the Scholastic Aptitude Test is best predicted by the extent to which students extend their education beyond the classroom to become involved in the businesses, organizations, and other institutions in the community. Senior…