Arsenal Technical High School - Arsenal Cannon Yearbook (Indianapolis, IN)

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14 7fu3J.aZ'e 7a :zsewrzz .si Mmm TWO TEMPLES lAn appreciation of DeWitt S. Morgan! There was a temple upon a lofty hill, And it was seen and loved by many men, And it was built secure from base to spire. From it there came to bless the countryside All virtues to which men so freely turn, Of scholar, gentleman, and friend of humankind, And it impressed on those who worshiped there Reflection of those virtues in itself, And many in the valley passed that way. . But with the years this temple lost its strength, And buffeted by earthquake and by storm, Still consecrated to its early task, In its sore weakness, paid its toll to time. Now by eternal law this fane is swept away, All classic lines as they were known to men Swiftly and surely for all time removed, Entablaturethrown down and stately columns prone- And no more from the valley to be seen. Yet there remains a temple of the heart, With virtues as of old on this high hill, With grace and truth and beauty over it, And friendliness and faith and love upon it, And these eternal walls shall know no stain, And time shall offer to them no decay. But precious stones shall flash upon them, And stars of heaven shall shine upon them, And on this temple rain shall never fall, Nor mist surround it, nor darkness hide it, But it shall stand forever on the hill, To lead, protect, encourage, and inspire All those who in the valley pass that way. Oka Stanton Flick February 27, 1944

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DeWitt S. Morgan, superintendent of Indianapolis public schools, former Tech principal,and nationally- recognized educator, passed away February 27, 1944. The untimely passing of this truly great man, known not only for his professional interests but also for his outstanding leadership in civic affairs, was particularly felt at Tech, for here he spent twenty- one of his twenty-eight professional years. As teacher, head of the History department, vice- principal, and principal, he served faithfully and loyally, under his leadership, the school made untold progress. When, in l937, he assumed the high position of thirteenth superintendent of the Indianapolis Public Schools, Tech was proud to share his exceptional talents with other schools. 13 He had firm faith in youth, stressing always the importance of teaching boys and girls the American way of life. He emphasized what he considered the three Cs of education: competence, character, and citizenship. His keen foresight was shown when almost two years before Pearl Harbor, he took steps to inaugu- rate the defense training program in the public schools, and again, as a leader in developing plans for post-war education. Always gracious, always smiling, Mr. Morgan was purposeful and inspirational. He was devoted to his work with youth, and was a national authority on pupil personnel and guidance. Sincere, congenial, straightforward, he endeared himself to all who knew him. His standards were high, his leadership constructive, and he worked always with untiring and unselfish energy for the advancement of education.