Roosevelt High School - Strenuous Life Yearbook (Seattle, WA)

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H TRIBUTE His ojicial title was principal of Roosevelt High School, but to us he was not principal in the entire spelling of the word. He was closer to being only the last three letters, which spell pal. A pal is a person in whom you can conthde without fear of being misunderstood, a person who understands your ambitions and ideals, and then bends every possible e-fort to help you accomplish them. Such was Mr. Froula-a man who, in spite of the dignity of his office, was one of us. Combining his extensive study and experience with his ability to ntalk our language, he was able to offer valuable words of advice and caution in the solving of our dificulties. It is not until times such as this that we appreciate the tremendous influence Mr. Froulais philosophy and vision had in the moulding of our school's traditions. It is this philosophy, coupled with the willing cooperation ofa progressive faculty, that has raised our school to such a prominent place among educational institu- tions. We are indeed fortunate to attend a school for which he was able to lay such solid foundations, and then, building upon those foundations, to lead to its present advanced position. He believed that young people of high school age are capable of handling many of their own school affairs. In support of this belief he pioneered in the form of student self-government which we are privileged to enjoy here at Roose- velt. Our form of extra-curricular activities is known far beyond the limits of our own city and state. And all because Mr. Froula had confidence and faith in our ability to handle later life problems. That same confidence and understanding made his form of correction in cases of student misconduct unique, but very effective. It was the cause, not the offense he sought. And once that had been discovered, he wasted no time in remedying it. In times of individual uncertainty, his counsel was invaluable. Despite his re- sponsible position, he was never too busy to stop and extend a helping hand to those in difficulty. And drawing from his astonishing fund of experience and in- formation he always had the answer to perplexing problems. To spend a half hour with Mr. Froula was in itself a practical education of equal value with many hours in the classroom. i .-E In concluding, I would like to change one word in an oft quoted slogan around school this fall. The event which has caused us to gather here has changed the saying HRoosevelt,s Greatest Yearn to 6GRoosevelt's Greatest Testv-a test as to whether or not we are capable of carrying on, without his inspirational leader- ship, the program which Mr. Froula originated for us-his students. By far the best way for us to perpetuate his memory, and one in which everyone of us can participate, is to make the ideals he strove for continue to live through our activi- ties and school conduct. At the moment, the greatest memorial that can. ever be erected to Mr. Froula is Roosevelt High School. Can we continue to keep it a worthy reminder of such a truly great friend and leader? K From us-his students. 2 DELIVERED AT MEMORIAL ASSEMBLY BY A. S. R. PRESIDENT 6