Lane Technical High School - Lane Tech Prep Yearbook (Chicago, IL)

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To the Graduates of January l946: The war has ended in a great victory for our Country and her Allies and there is general thanksgiving and rejoicing among us that you and others like you are not going directly from the classroom and laboratory into battles and positions of extreme personal sacrifice and danger. Yet, our joy is tempered by the knowledge that neither are you graduating into a world of peace and tranquillity. Through- out the world, millions are destitute, homeless and starving. , Cities, farms and homes by the hundreds of thousands have been so completely destroyed that at least a generation will have passed be- fore the damage can be repaired. Suspicion and distrust are appar- ent among men and nations. New ideas in weapons, new discoveries in science, new processes in industrial production have outstripped man's present ability or inclination to control and use them for the benefit of mankind. In our own country, We face many perplexing problems. The issue of reconversion with its attendant Wage and economic problemsg the need of preparedness in case of another war emergency 5 the responsibility We have in relation to world orderg all these and other problems must be solved and solved correctly if we are to have peace and even a mod- erate amount of prosperity. And yet, all problems can be solved, all situations can be met, all questions can be answered if We cling tenaciously to the principles which are our heritage. Faith, hard Work and our belief in feedom and the right, have made our Nation the hope of the civilized Worldg we can justify that hope if we let nothing swerve us from our democratic prin- ciples. To you, the graduates of 1946, and thousands like you, will come many of the problems which must be faced. You have been taught the democratic principles of America. You hace received the benefits of a free American society. All of us Who have Worked with you and for you have confidence in your integrity and your ability. You go into the World with our hopes and our prayers for truly the World is yours. Sincerely yours,

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MR. PATTULLO Examiner MR. HUNTER War Co-ordinator f i A ASSISTAN PRINCIPAL MR. M. J. THUE Three chimes sound--- May I have the atten- tion of the entire school, please ---and Mr. Thue is on the air. A friend to all Laneites, M. J. ex- cells in his Willingness and cooperation to each and every student and the faculty. , FFICE IDES MR. PETERSEN MR. YOUNGBERG Shop Superintendent Examiner MR. ANDERSON MRS. SCHUMACHER Attendance Librarian