Monroe High School - Hayu Saghalie Yearbook (Monroe, WA)

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ADMINISTRATION

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Foreword and Dedication The name Forty-niners'' brings to mind memories of those intrepid indi- viduals who sought through sheer courage and physical strength to push back savage frontiers to make room for progress, and to uncover the wealth of a new land. In the same manner, the Forty-niners' of Monroe High School are pursuing the treasures to be found in education. They are pushing back the borders of ignorance and intolerance, seeking knowledge and under- standing of mankind. Since the early pioneers of Monroe were also seekers after fame and fortune, it seems only proper that we, the student body of Monroe High School, should dedicate the 1949 Hayu Saghalie to them. They came to this region not knowing what was to face them, just as the '49ers of Monroe High School entered high school not knowing what they would encounter. The pioneers found their future in this community, and the graduates will find their's in the education they have imbibed. The early pioneers of this community have nearly completed their history, but the class of '49 will continue for years, making history and fortune, inspired by the education obtained and the ideals formulated in Monroe High School. — 2 —

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Upper leti: Mr. Gerald Ladley. Superintendent. School Board: Mr. Lever. Supt. Ladley. Mr. Barr. Mr. Kirby, Mr. Scharf, and Mr. Taylor. Lower right: Mr. Allan Burke. Principal. Superintendent's Message Contrary to the old saying, what you don't know can hurt you. It hurts you now and it ruins your prospects for the future. Ignorance is the greatest and most dangerous enemy you will ever have 10 fight. Education is the only all-powerful weapon for fighting this enemy. America has used this weapon with magnificent success up to now. Our position of leadership and respect could never have been achieved without our educational system as a foundation. Now our system of education desperately needs help. Two million school age children are not in school. Many schools do not have sufficient text- books and lack other necessary equipment. We cannot win the fight against ignorance under these conditions. We cannot long maintain our position of world leadership without a superior educational program. It is our duty as citizens to provide our people with the world's best educational opportunities. - 4 — —G. D. Ladley