Monroe High School - M Book Yearbook (Monroe, WI)

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EDMUND ANDERSON Luther College, B. A. University of Iowa Algebra, Physics Sponsor—Sophomore Class Safety Club ROBERT BERGSTROM River Falls State Teachers College University of Wisconsin, B. S. Agriculture Sponsor—F. F. A. JEANNETTE ANDERSON Whitewater State Teachers College, B. E. Bookkeeping, Geography Sponsor—School Bank JOHN C. CALDER Oshkosh State Teachers College Stout Institute Industrial Arts Sponsor—Camera Club Girls’ Manual Arts ALLAN F. BARNARD Carroll College Oshkosh State Teachers College, B. E. American Problems Sponsor—Senior Band Junior Band HELEN CASS Whitewater State Teachers College, B. E. University of Wisconsin University of Southern California Northwestern University English 10 Sponsor—Bulletin

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Today the United States is going through what is undoubtedly the most critical period of its existence. We have been too complacent, too self-satisfied, so that now we are compelled to exert every possible effort to make ourselves strong enough to win the war. Life has really been too comfortable in this democracy of ours. We have taken too many things for granted. Now, suddenly we find that we must make an all-out effort to do many things that should have been done before. Men are trained. Ships are built. Plants engaged in manufacturing machines for our comfort and convenience are quickly changed over into production of war machines. Apparently, any physical change is possible. But a supreme effort by our nation is mostly dependent upon the character of its people. That is something that cannot be suddenly achieved. Character takes a lifetime to build. We hear a great deal today about “morale.” What is “morale” if it is not the expression of the character of a people? Youth in America has had a great deal of freedom. Whether this freedom is a blessing or a curse depends upon how it is used. Many nations set a pattern for youth, and this pattern must be followed. There is no free choice. This builds a certain kind of character, but not the kind that America wants for its youth. My earnest wish for the students of Monroe High School is that they use the opportunities and the freedom given them by the institutions of Democracy, to build a self-disciplined life and thereby a character that will stand any test that may come suddenly and unexpectedly. I believe that a conscious and conscientious effort on the part of each student to develop his character so that he will be strong, upright, and decent, is the most important contribution he can make to his country in its time of need. May each of you firmly resolve that your life shall contribute to a higher morale for the United States of America. It will do us no good to win the battle for democracy on a foreign field if we lose it at home. Part of our battle for democracy is in the schools. 'It is a battle that every citizen who cares for democracy must help to fight. These times call for men and women who will work on every front. The building up of men and women is the biggest front of all. The battle eternal goes on in every individual life. To win any other battle worthwhile, it is necessary to win this battle, for ideals and strength in the individual. Throughout your years spent in Monroe High School we have tried to prepare you for the battle you are now going out to fight. We have tried to guide you so that you who win this war and those who come after you will be fully prepared to plan a lasting peace and to go forward as free men in a democracy, taking your place of leadership in the world.

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RUTH COWIE University of Wisconsin, B. S. Clothing Sponsor—Handicraft Junior Red Cross JOHN L. HASSBERG Milwaukee State Teachers College, B. E. University of Iowa, M. A. Music Sponsor—Mixed Chorus Orchestra Girl’s Glee Club Junior High Mixed Chorus ERNEST V. ERICKSON Platteville State Teachers College, B. E. University of Wisconsin, Ph. M. Algebra, Physics Sponsor—Sophomore Class Safety Club MARION E. HAWKINS River Falls Teachers College, B. S. University of Wisconsin English Sponsor—Dramatics Forensics VALBORG FLETTY University of Wisconsin, B. A. University of Michigan, M. A. World History Sponsor—Forensics DON HUDDLESTON Carroll College, Ph. B. University of Wisconsin Physical Education Sponsor—M Club Hi Y