Frankenmuth High School - Eyrie Yearbook (Frankenmuth, MI)

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Dedication During Robert D. Wallen's twelve years as principal the entire history of education in the United States has undergone its most turbulent period, with changes in every field. Great growth has marked his years as principal with the emergence of a new full four year high school. That Frankenmuth has a fine progressive curriculum is due to his efforts, and understanding of trends taking place. ln the material offered students there is never a feeling that this is a classC school. Mr. Wallen served with the Air Force during World War Il, and graduated from Central Michigan University in 1950, coming to Frankenmuth to teach in the secondary school. Later he received his Masters degree in education from the University of Michigan. He broke his years as principal to return to the University of Michigan in 1953. lt is with regret of both faculty and students that the principal leaves here to become Administrative Assistant for the St. Joseph Schools. As this he will be affil- iated with Richard Zeihmer, former super- intendent of schools here. Mr. Wallen stated that though he was leaving here he would consider Frankenmuth his home. As representatives of the faculty and student body we, the yearbook staff, dedicate this, the l966 yearbook, as partial recognition of the debt we owe Mr. Wallen.