Decatur High School - Decanois Yearbook (Decatur, IL)

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1945 To preserve the American way of life students must avail themselves of the best educational opportunities possible. In no other country is free education possible for all. Our forefathers, our leaders, have been men and women who believed in education and in a well trained mind. To study, to discipline our thinking, to become informed concerning present day problems, to develop an open mind is to make the most of your present school days. High wages, ease of getting jobs, desire for more money, have caused some students to leave the classroom. Even though one plans to return, coming back is never easy. The best time to complete a high school education is now while you are ofhigh school age. This is your job now, and the manner, the determination, and the attitude with which you face thisjob is an indicator of how you will face the next. In America we have the best pattern of living of any nation in the world. You, the high school youth, have a responsibility to perpetuate that pattern. Education is the answer. Only educated men are free. Di Dean of Girls 514 Miss Elizabeth Connarcl Miss Connard's job of counseling almost one thousand girls is no small task. She gives incoming sophomore girls special guidance with regard to their programs and the vocations they expect to enter. This guidance program is carried over to the seniors who wish to obtain information about various colleges and universities.

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fi ar- f ., i if t' , ,gg . i U' -i 1. , ,f A sf Mr. C. F. Stiegemeier Many and varied are Mr. Stiege- meier's duties as assistant principal. It takes a very versatile person to meet and solve all the problems and ques- tions that arise during the course of a day. To Mr. Stiegemeier goes the credit of seeing that the school runs in an efficient and orderly manner. THE DECA-NOIS The present world conflict has placed before you, who are students, a problem that needs very careful and thoughtful consideration. That problem is whether for not to continue with your education. The temptation ofgoing to work, from the stand- point of remuneration, is the greatest in the history of our country. However, before going after some of this easy money you need to answer two questions: First, is it absolutely necessary for you to work? Second, will you be helping the war effort more by going to work or by staying in school? The president of the United States has advised each student to remain in school until his high school edu- cation is complete. VVhat better advice do you need? Rememberjust one thing when you make your decision and that is that you have to live-with yourself a long time. Why not make yourself and others proud of you? Stay in school, educate yourself, and make this a better world for all of us. UHJZXU ' ssistiant Principal ,

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3' :,: A u p r ilri if 2 ' - 1 4- o 'I , Mr. C. F. Stiegemeier Many and varied are Mr. Stiege- meier's duties as assistant principal. It takes a very versatile person to meet and solve all the problems and ques- tions that arise during the course of a day. To Mr. Stiegemeier goes the credit of seeing that the school runs in an efficient and orderly manner. , 2 . - ... --.- , THE DEcANols The present world conflict has placed before you, who are students, a problem that needs very careful and thoughtful consideration. That problem is whether or not to continue with your education. The temptation ofgoing to work, from the stand- point of remuneration, is the greatest in the history of our country. However, before going after some of this easy money you need to answer two questions: First, is it absolutely necessary for you to work? Second, will you be helping the war effort more by going to work or by staying in school? The president of the United States has advised each student to remain in school until his high school edu- cation is complete. What better advice do you need? Remember just one thing when you make your decision and that is that you have to live-with yourself a long time. Why not make yourself and others proud of you? Stay in school, educate yourself, and make this a better world for all of us. 8111 ssisthnt Principal