Brackenridge High School - La Retama Yearbook (San Antonio, TX)

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Dedication To Bessie Lee Dickey Roselle, a great American and one of the most highly esteemed teachers of Brackenridge High School, her students and friends proudly present the Distinguished Service Cross for gallantry in line of duty. Mrs. Roselle gave her life in the service of her country by teaching the youth in her classes the duties of citizenship, the principles of democracy, the meaning of freedom, and by increasing faith in the glorious destiny of our beloved land. Teaching with true American spirit — that spirit which seeks to share information with others, to find the best in them, to develop it unselfishly. She fired her students with an ambition to make use of their talents and to become worthy Americans; for she gave them vision and enlarged their horizons. She has sent out from Brackenridge many men and women now of importance all over the country. She untiringly helped them win the shining summits of the sun. Many a former student has remarked, When I have felt pride in my achievements, the things she said to me have been in my heart. She added greatly to the sum of human happiness by example and practice. She herself had learned, and she taught others the meaning of true contentment, to put one's heart into his work and do his best. That is why she walked in beauty and awoke in others a quick sensitivity to the worthwhile things of life. That is the reason the last day of her life closed with a glorious sunset. Mrs. Roselle will live forever, for to live in hearts we leave behind is not to die. She is just away — out of touch with us for a while. She will always live in the lives of her many friends who remember her ideals and endeavor to fulfill her dreams. Priceless memories she has left behind her—these are her service medals—a real monument to a great American. Teacher and friend, hail and farewell! PAGE 4