Janesville High School - Phoenix Yearbook (Janesville, WI)

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Mrs, Fiore-nr-v Austin. Miz Robert Lane. Mr. Francis Grant. Mr. Gerald Cunningham. Miss Ruth Jeffii THE SCHOOL BOARD Clcik . .. , ,..,,Mr. Vernon Klontz School Board Committees BUIIJJING AND GROUNDS Mr. Robert Lane Chairman Mr. John W. Gi-oss Vice-Chairman Mix L, A. Bent Mrs. Florence Austin INSURANCE Dr. G. S. Metcalf Chairman Miss Ruth Jcffris Vice-Chairman Mrs. Florence Austin Mr. Robert Lano NEVV BVILDINGS Mr. William H. Ryan Chairman Dr. G. S. Metcalf Vice-Chairman Mi:-is Ruth Jeffris Mr. I.. A. Bent TEACHERS Mr. W. J. Snively Chairman Mr. Robert Lane -Vice-Chairman Mr. W. H. Ryan Mr. John W. Gross BUDGET Miss Ruth Jeffris Chairman Mr. W. J. Snively Vice-Chairman Mrs. Florence Austin Dr. G. S. Metcalf PURCHASING Mr. John W. Gross Chairman Mr. VVilliam H. Ryan Vice-Chairman Mr. L. A. Bent Mr. W. J. Snively M . L. A, Rent. Mr. John W. Gross, Dr. Metcalf, Mr. Wm. Snively, Mr. Wm. Ryan IGHT

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-vrr -f11,ggX, -T r 1 ' ' H if MR. FRANCIS t GRANT July 14, 1858 Junuurg 15, 19-lil Nluinbui' of Hu: School Hourci frenz 1906 tu thc iiiue: of his rlcutli ll L n, 'Qw- Mr. Francis Grant was one of Janesville's most loyal educators. As an individual. he lived a life of splendid example, as a member of the community, he guided com- munity interest gently but firmly to the schoolsg and as a school-board member, he built well for the present and for the future. From the time Mr. Grant came to the board in April 18, 1906, he was ever alert to the problems of the students and the community, and tried in every way to better edu- cational facilities and equipment. Mr. Grant served on several building committees. In 1929-30 he helped promote the building of the Wilson School, the addition to the Grant. and the first unit of the Roosevelt. Later he served when the Washington, Adams. and the final addition to the Roosevelt was built. He was chairman of the Building Com- mittee that guided the building of our present high school. Three times Mr. Grant was honored by being elected president of the board: June 1, 19185 July 1, 1929, and July 1, 1939. Mr. Grant was born in Janesville July 1-1, 1858, and lived here the greater part of his life. He married Miss Harriet Meacher of Portage on June 30, 1898. In 1936. Mr. Grant resigned from his position of official court reporter. which he had held for nearly 60 years. Because he had trained himself to write with either hand. he was extremely efficient. At the time of his death, he was one of the oldest active golfers in the Janesville Country Club. Photography was one of his hobbies, and during the Christmas holidays of this year he made pictures at his home, and he left a collec- tion of pictures of Janesville and surrounding towns that go back forty-five years. -K -K X' The students of Janesville High School pay tribute to Mr. Franc'z's Grant, a man who has shown great interest in them and their interests. Nancy Cunningham, senior PAGE SEVEN

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l Over one hundred years ago, leading Americans insisted that the only hope for democratic government was educa- tion. Educate the people in Constitu- tion and lawmakingj' they said, then they will understand and keep inter- ested in public affairs. Teach them to read and write, so that they can inform themselves. Teach them the geography of the earth and the history of man's life in it. If they are taught all these things, they'll understand! And if they understand, American democracy will be protected. Such views pointed to- ward education for all. Horace Mann, the first state superintendent of public education in America, gave all the years of his life to the fight for free public education. MR. VERNON E. KLONTZ our fore-fathers came the present school Out of the beliefs and work of system which exists primarily to give American boys and girls the skills and background necessary for the life long process of self education. Dur- ing school life one learns that schools are not the only agencies of educa- tion. American communities provide churches, libraries, radio programs, motion pictures, newspapers, forums, clubs, and other possibilities for the continuation of education. Everyone should tap these sources in order that he may be prepared at all times to take his place in the affairs of the republic. We should remember that upon the readiness of high school grad- uates to assume the responsibilities of citizenship depends the future of a great democracy. KV jdorzfz, SllPFI'l,IIff'IlJ6llf An education was never more impo1'- tant to an individual than it is today. Challenges to the individual are per- haps greater than ever before. Many of our graduates will continue in insti- tutions of higher learning. All will meet and solve problems in life's labora- tories. Success in the solution of these problems will depend much upon the preparation made during the past twelve years. Even more perhaps will depend upon how well you live, learn and profit by your experiences. Fu- ture happiness depends upon present struggles. We wish you every success. Forsa.n.s et haec olim m.emim'sse jzzrabif. O. i06ill50II, garifzcipaf MR. OWEN L. ROBINSON PAGE NINE