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

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in jfze Name of Qaeecfam Somewhere in the South Pacific December 20, I943 Dear Miss Howe: I was in your roll room from I937 to I9110. You may remember me because I was the boy who couIdn't be told anything. You probably knew then that I would some day admit my mistake. That day has come and I do admit that a high school diploma is desirable. I am twenty-one and very enlightened on many things. Right now I am in the South Pacific. I have an opportunity to study for credits, in this particular country. Would Tech accept credits from a school located in a foreign country? If not, would it give me an opportunity to take tests for the credits that I lack for graduation? I want a diploma for two very good reasons. One is obvious, I can get a better iob when I return. The other is that I want to prove to myself that I can finish a iob even if I finish late. I have been told that industry and business are increasingly demanding and get- ting a large number of high school students in the United States today. The United States will have a big iob on her hands after this war. She will need all trained men and women available. I say available. They will be the ones in high schools today. Young men and old men are fighting and dying for our own United States, for the principles that have made it great. The men who will return, as did the men who have died, will look to the students to uphold these principles outlined in the preamble to our Constitution, to see that they do not change. Quitting school and getting a defense job may help the war effort temporarily. Some may quit with this in mind. Others may quit because of dissatisfaction, lure of money, or desire to challenge the world prematurely. Urge pupils to do all they can for the war effort after school and in their spare time, but to stay in school until they receive their diplomas. Let the present generation take care of the war now. It is the future that counts most. Our future is in their hands. Their real and lasting way to help the United States now is to prepare themselves for the future. My message to those who wish to quit school and to those who attend half- heartedly is this: For the future protection of what fathers, brothers, and friends are fighting for, finish the one main iob-High School-with credit. Thank you very much for your wishes and helpful advice. Yours respectfully, Ph. M. 3fc U. S. N. Base Hospital Four Navy 733 'A' ir ir ir

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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.

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