Roosevelt Junior High School - Yearbook (Rockford, IL)

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ROOSEVELT 1936 MR. CHARLES W. ROE, President Rockford Board of Education llln the ever onward march of time, history records the progress of nations and races in terms of contributions. The nation and its people who stand out as shining examples for future generations to admire and follow are those who have made some great contribution to society, thus enabling others to enjoy a richer and fuller life. l'lf we were to attempt to give each nation and all people clue credlt for the contribution which they have made to society, undoubtedly we would find that nearly every age has made advancement in the art of music. I like to think of music as being a gift or an inheritance passed on to each genera- tion with the expectation that each new age will benefit by the labors of those who have put their lives into this great art, and each generation if they are to keep faith with their fellow men, must hand down to their chil- dren something better than they have received. Hln Rockford, in America, and I believe throughout the world a new em- phasis is being placed on music. Our spiritual, educational, and civic leaders recognize that a strong moral structure of citizenship cannot be built to withstand temptation and discouragement unless our people have a better understanding and appreciation of the better things of life. eCharles W. Roe.

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DIRECTORS

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MR. W. W. ANKENBRAND, Superintendent Ph. D., New York University It is a genuine pleasure to congratulate the students of Roosevelt Junior High School on the successful completion of another year's work. I have watched you at your work and play, the records of which are in this book. Like the players in a great symphony each student has played his part. You have helped create an impression that has pleased all of those who have watched you during the school year. HContinue the fine work started this year. Reveal the best that is in you to your friends and associates. So many students shrink from revealing their best selves. Many conceal the fact that they care for a symphony or a sonata, and would not reveal that they get a greater thrill from a Chopin prelude than from such music as uThe Music Goes Round and Round . How often have we hidden from classmates the love of good books for fear of ridicule. Be true to yourself each day, and life will be more like a symphony because of the truth you have lived. aw. W. Ankenbrand. ROOSEVELT 1936 muiZ-JUDo MR. H. C. MUTH, Principal M. A., University of Chicago llOne of the unfortunate things about a large school community is that we have many acquaintances and a few friends. To a certain degree our Yearbook corrects that situation by bringing us all together. HIt is my earnest desire that this 1936 Yearbook will become one of your most treasured possessions. --H. C. Mutl'l.