Rensselaer High School - Chaos Yearbook (Rensselaer, IN)

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Bo-gaA f Crducatixm The students of R. H. S. are aware of the particularly heavy responsibilities imposed upon the members of the school board; yet, Dr. English, Mr. Dean and Mr. Hershman give freely of their time that our school may progress. Nothing is ignored or neglected which means progress. The anxious days of war have ceased and to strive ever forward is the goal of free men molding the lives of the young men and women— leaders of the future. We, the faculty and students of R. H. S., will always be grateful for the opportunities and inspirations made possible by our parents’, citizens’ and taxpayers’ sacrifices. We thank the school board members for their efforts and accomplishments. AdtniiuAtn UxMi Mr. Cleaveland, our superintendent, and Mr. Holt, our principal, have a real and personal concern for all the students and teachers under their guidance. Their unselfish and helpful counsel is an inspiration when one needs a helping hand. Their sense of justice and regard for the students’ welfare make it possible for all academic and extra-curricular activities to progress and keep abreast of the times. It takes active, not dila- tory men, to keep things moving. We, the students and faculty of R. H. S., appreciate the fact that our admin- istrators are men of action not mere words. 6

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I Salute December seventh, 1941, brought the infamous deeds of the Japan- ese at Pearl Harbor. Already, Hitler, the beast of Germany, was over running the democratic countries of the world. Our gov- ernment immediately called for the best young men in the coun- try to hunt down and destroy these enemies in their home lands. Men — fearless, courageous, and strong in body, mind and spirit — were the only ones accepted for this hazardous work that we call war. You graduates of the Rens- selaer High School — Buck, John, Eddie, Tom, Chuck, Cal, Sonny, Paul, Bob — were among the thousands that cheerily respond- ed for combat service. Your skill, your training, your ability to take punishment carried you into the foxholes of no man’s land, over the flak protected fortifications of the enemy, and onto the battle- wagone of the seas. You gave your lives in service that the rest of us might live in freedom. There is no greater service than to give one’s life for his fellowmen. May your names forever shine in bril- liant splendor at the head of all graduates of the Rensselaer High School! V7 vx I vx u I Yx vx Si Si Si

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D. Delos Dean Treasurer Dr. Harry English President Obel Hershman Secretary Robert L. Cleaveland Superintendent William J. Holt Principal