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Show Sunday. January 27, 1980. THE HERALD, Provo. Utah—Page 37 tented , Forum Speaker Says All Should Think Historically Each person maynot be an historian but everyone should learn to think historically This observation was made inthe Brigham Young University Forum address by Dr. Hanna Holbron Gray, a noted historian andpresidentof the University of Chicago. “We are a part of an historical world moving through times of change,” Dr. Gray observed. “One of our greatest challenges is to know history that broughtus to this point in time, learn from what history has to teachus,and applythis knowledge ina perspective that will be beneficial to us daily She pointed out that last night's news — Iran, caucuses in Iowa, Afghanistan, and the aftermath of the Super Bowl — is all a part of historybut it can't be written yet in proper perspective “Historically, the Super Bow! may not have been really importantbutit could reflect someinteresting aspects of ourselves and the dimensionsofthe lives and beliefs of the participants,” she said “The crowd control could even be analyzed and help us learn more about ourselves, especially in view of the fact that in recent years we have witnessed massive riots and revolutions. Dr. Gray, who has been president of the University of Chic: oe since ahafe 78, observed that beyond this ly hist world, people express their views of how history works according to their own lives, knowledge and perspective. “These views can be used for good orevil,” she cautioned the students. ‘‘We continuously make judgments of the world around us based on values, con- victions and prejudices. But we should be careful jazi regime in her native Ger- manyfrom which she and her parents escaped in the mid“Ancient historians wrote that lessons can be learned from the past. Those lessons can be the most importantcontributions to the present. These include lessons on politics and their impact, health and disease, moral ethics and models to pursue for moral ical Dr. Gray exclaimed. er asserted that history not only teaches pe ayes but it also gives credence and aoe in the conqust of nature and the emancipati life. noted, however, that some WURLIIZER proven wrong. “Tf we can’t shape an unders of the oe can never shape order for the future," she ‘We need to know the difference between these mountains and valleys in history.” Dr. Gray said that a liberal education connects people realistically to the past. Each person must assimilate this individually. “Historical knowledge and underst are means by which we can understand what how others think. This may even involve some fears. However, it has always been the case that with a great dealof knowledge,it makes us think and makes us work before we make judgements,” she concluded. Quality since 1856 Timpview Students Conduct | Drive to Aid Refugees ees8 youth apathetic about world problems?” ” say Members ot the Timpview High school Honor Society. the last month, the school’s chapter, well aware of the problems in Cambodia, has been involved in a relief project. Their efforts culminated in Decemberin a threeday fund-raising drive in which students and faculty were made awareof the tragic conditions prevalent in Cambodia and were encouraged to contribute monitarily to the relief effort. The project netted almost$360.‘‘If thecritics of today’s teens could have seen the numberofstudents unfortunates on the other who gave up extras to side of the world,their a itudes would certainly be different,” said ouathan Lysenko, who spearheaded the drive. It is observed that some students donated $5 or moreto the cause. The Thnpriew HonorSociety, a groupofselect students who have distinguished themselves in areas of leadership, scholarship, character, and service, sincerely thank those whoso willingly donated to this worthy project. The group plans at itional service projects in coming months. Bonneville Announces Essay Winners Bonneville Elementary held an essay contest in honor of Utah Teacher Appreciation Week Jan. 21 through 25. Entries were due by Jan. 18 and winners were announced én er a. Kindergarten children drew pictures and.all other grades wrote essays with a theme, “Why I think myteacher is the greatest.” The contest was sponsored by the PTA. The winners are: kindergarten, Mindy McFarlane, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Scott L. McFarlane; first grade, Dana Gress, son of Mr. and Mrs. Riichard E. Gress; second grade, Jeremy PIANO SALE ith, son of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Laypath; Casie anyon, Tiffany Haag, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert G. Haag; Delioa, Blake Anderson,son of Mr. and Mrs. Roger B. 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