Monroe High School - Milestone Yearbook (Portland, OR)

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THE MILESTONE ’70 STUDENTS 10 FACULTY 36 ACTIVITIES 52 ACADEMICS 90 INDEX 122 JAMES MONROE HIGH SCHOOL PORTLAND, OREGON VOL. Ill

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The Coat-Of-Arms of James Monroe High School The eagle with spread wings and claws is the federal symbol of the United States, represent- ing the two terms served by James Monroe as President. 1817-1825. The eagle clasps modi- fied fasces, the ancient Roman symbol of authority. Below it is a shield or escutcheon, each quarter of which bears a symbol as follows: Upper left, the word vocational in shorthand. Upper right, a scroll and pen for knowledge. Lower left, a gavel for student government surmounting a laurel branch for athletic prowess. Lower right, interlinking circles symbolizing brotherhood. The shield is surrounded by stylized brarwhes and cones, blending the Scotch pine of Presi- dent Monro's ancestry with the Douglas fir of the State of Oregon. The name MONROE ap- pears on a banner below the shield. Written by MRS. ELEANOR MATTHEWS New to the school this year was the addition of the Coat-Of-Arms. Students from all four classes met regularly, under the supervision of Mrs. Mary Ellen Knutson, to discuss the se- lection. These students prepared sample designs which were shown to a professional Artist from the Crown Company on October 13, 1969. Once the design was decided upon the Crown Company went to work and the Coat-Of-Arms wets soon put on display for the approval of the entire Student Body. 3 The Coat-Of-Arms will appear on the school's stationery and other official papers concern- ing the school. Seniors took particular pride at its selection. They will be the first class to have it used on their graduation announcements.