Roosevelt Military Academy - Rough Rider Yearbook (Aledo, IL)

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I S vw'- 7 llg' 'ill ,l .. 'L ... vllfl I-.Il llWF A7135 ff T .I Major Roy A. Staggs The Rough Rider staff of 1971-1972 would like to dedicate this edi- tion of the yearbook to Major Staggs, who has served as principal for Six years, This will be Mjor Staggs' last year at Rooseveltg after this he will enjoy his golden years of retirement. It is the sincere wish ofthe Rough Rider staff that he will have many full and happy years ahead of him. Major Staggs has served admirably as a teacher of higher mathematics and as an administrator. He has been a great help to the cadet corps in numerous ways. He may rightly be proud of himself. It is the hope of all teachers, we believe, that their satisfaction will not be attained by solely resting on their laurels, but also through the knowledge that they have taught their pupils just a little of what life is all about. Major Staggs has done all this and much more. For this, Major Staggs, we congratulate you and wish you the best of success in all your en- deavors. The 1971-1972 Yearbook Staff

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ROOSEVELT MILITARY ACADEMY gg fa fm,4Nx ALEDO. ILLINOIS 61231 PHONE 309-582-5166 OFFICE OF THE SUPERINTENDENT To the Seniors of 1972: I extend my warm congratulations to each of you as you complete your final requirements for graduation and pass through the Roosevelt Memorial Gate. I know the pride your families and friends feel on this occasion ar I share it with them. The Class of 1972 has proven itself worthy of being rated with outstanding senior classes of the past. As you are about to become a part of a complex, critical and yet exciting and challenging world I would be pleased if you would take with you a little of my philosophy. HONESTY -- be honest with yourself. Do not pretend to be what you are not. Be aware of your shortcomings and endeavor to overcome them: capitalize on your stronger traits. T HONOR -- an almost forgotten word but in its meaning lies the foundation of this great country of ours -- the honorable men who fought for independence -- the honorable men who designed our constitution. You, too, can be honorable if you are fair to others, do not cheat or lie, respect your elders, respect the laws of our land and have the moral courage to say no when others about you weaken. INTEGRITY -- that quality that makes you of sound moral prin- ciples, upright, honest and sincere. DUTY -- the respect you owe to your parents and other adults, to your fellowman and to your country. This respect results 4 from a sense of justice, morality, honesty: a sense of feeling of obligation. FAITH -- faith in God to whom you may turn for help and guidance. Alone you can do nothing. SET A GOAL -- like the athlete who stretches and strains to reach the tape to win the race, reach out and set your sights on a worthwhile goal, then following these principles of honesty, honor, integrity and duty apply yourself with enthusiasm and determination to reach that goal. Good luck and best wishes to you. Make good use of your abilities an energies so that you may leave this world just a little better for your having lived -- better for those who follow you. May the highest ideals of American citizenship guide you in a life of success, happiness and achievement. Sincerely yours, Glen G. Millikan :UAT Superintendent