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Frank W. Douma Principal v
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:lhc ARCUS To Mr. Douma, the executive, we owe our deepest appreciation; a friend to his students, whose first consideration is the welfare of Ottumwa High School. CHAPTER ONE VERY organization, no matter how large or small, needs a group of executives. In our school the executive department is made up of our school board, faculty, office girls, and student council. We hardly realize each day how much is done for us, how much is carried on by these leaders. To you, our teachers, who have guided us through difficulties in our school life, we express our sincere gratitude. Through you we have better mastered the problems of literature, science, and art. You have shown us how to wisely make decisions, how' to be a sport in failure, and gain the small success that leads to higher levels. You gave to us a goal toward which to strive, and then w'ent with us to help each one make his wray. You kindly showed each one his mistake and helped him choose another path. You have been to us a guide, a leader, and a friend, to whom w e took our troubles and were sure of justice, fairness, and yet sympathy. And thus we've learned to understand you, to know you did w'hat you thought best. For all these things we give in return but little, but we do give to you our heartfelt thanks. There are others too w'ho have helped to make our school life more pleasing. The girls in the office who meet our whims and fancies one by one. Their patience has been ever present, helping every one to overcome the little difficulties in the order of our school procedure. For these kindnesses we owe a deep gratitude. To the Student Council, our own representation in the Executive department, we are also indebted. They keep for us, order in the halls, a Lost and Found department, a club- room, and carry through other projects during the year. One of the most outstanding examples is the Relief Fund, launched each fall for the benefit of our own students. Let us show' them our appreciation for this work. The School Board is ever working for our benefit, striving to gain the best in every way for our school. They show great interest in our projects and activities. Each one helps us to see the close relationship between the students and executives. They have set for us ideals toward which we may strive to build our school, so as to make it a smoothly run organization of education. We are proud to say we are studentes of Ottumwa High School. 11 is very seldom that w e pause in the passing of our busy days to realize the many things which are being done for us by those w'ho help us every day. Often wre do not sense this aid and therefore do not show' our appreciation. At other times, minutes are so scarce and we are careless and forgetful in giving recognition for their kindnesses we accept so readily. So, for we who are graduating, this marks the last opportunity given to us in which w'e may express our deep gratitude and sincere appreciation for all the favors, large and small, which you, our teachers, leaders, and other executives, have so willingly granted each and every day for the last four years. 7
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