Mark Keppel High School - Teocalli Yearbook (Alhambra, CA)

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FIELD GENERAL Mr. While To the Students of Mark Keppel High School: The Summer Class of 1943 will be the fourth War Class to graduate from Mark Keppel. No one knows how much longer the war will last, but it seems probable that we are at least half way through it. Therefore, for most of our graduates, the war will be a relatively brief and unusual experience from which I sincerely hope will come a deep interest in world affairs and a conviction that this sort of thing must not happen again. When the war is over, the present and recent graduates will still be young and they will return to the normal interests and desires of all young men and women — furthering their education in trade school and college; building for success in business, trade, and profession; establishing homes; participating in government; cultivating life-long friend- ships. May the Victory you help to win insure your happiness and success in these activities. Good luck for Today and Tomorrow. T( let old aw Lawrence B. White. [20 1

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Mr. Bettinger Commander-in-Chief Mr. Bettinger is our very capable Commander-in- Chief. His job is one that re- quires untiring labor and wise leadership. To him we are indebted for a progressive year, both in our Three R ' s and in our war efforts. - 53ib « Mr. Stokesbary Chief oi Staff The Chief-of-Staff is the principal liaison officer be- tween Headquarters and the field of operations. His is the responsibility of or- ganizing general proced- ures and curricula. Mr. Stokesbary ' s able leadership has contributed greatly to the achievements of a successful school year. [ 19 1

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BRIGADIER GENERALS TO THE STUDENTS OF MARK KEPPEL: Although the war has temporarily interrupted your general plan for liv- ing, the ability with which you learn to adjust yourselves to extremes will make it easier for you to construct a pattern of life which will be an im- proved design for living in the New World. We will not always need tanks, warplanes, anti-aircraft guns and battle cruisers. My wish for you is that you make an honest, earnest effort to solve your to- day ' s problems to the best of your capacity. With this experience you will gain the skills that will make the business of living in Tomorrow ' s World more enjoyable. Janet M. Watson. Miss Watson Girls ' Vice-Principal GREETINGS AZTECS: To you who are coming into your maturity through the discouragements of depression and war, may I extend a word of greeting and courage. You have already successfully weathered the storm of economic chaos and now, with a firm faith in tomorrow, you have the opportunity of helping to win a glorious victory and soon, we pray, a victorious peace. Bruce M. Lawson. Mr. Lawson Boys ' Vice-Principal [ 21 ]