Tremont High School - Echo Yearbook (Tremont, IL)

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Foreword ••• To the Student Body, Faculty Members, and the Board of Education, we, the members of the Student Council, offer this first volume of the Echo. It is an attempt to revive the well-remem- bered editions of former annuals. We hope that in the years to come, this book will bring back be- loved memories of the pleasant days we have spent in this school. —The Editor. Two

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The ECHO 1943 VOLUME I PRESENTED BY THE STUDENT COUNCIL of the TREMONT COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL

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Dedication • • • The senior member of the staff of Tre- mont Community High School is a man whose broad smile and sharp wit is ever present, day in and day out. For exactly twenty years his cheery “Good Morning” has been greeting the students and fac- ulty members, no matter what the hour might be. Perhaps we have not noticed at the time, the fruits of his labors. We have given no thought to the amount of time and work necessary to keep three build- ings immaculately clean and the three heating plants so regulated that the heat and ventilation is always ideal. By now you will have guessed that the person to whom we are referring is Mr. John Waldon, whose official title is, Superintendent of Grounds and Buildings. Johnny, however, would rather be known to us as .just the janitor, our friend, adviser, and co- worker. To Mr. John Waldon, who has been our janitor for twenty years, we respectfully dedicate this first volume of the “ECHO”. He is a man who continually does his job and does it well; who mingles with us every day carrying out his desire to be our per- sonal friend, ever knowing our hopes and aims and always helping each and every one to realize them; who has the interest of the school at heart, never failing to be loyal, faithful, and sincere. Upon being asked to make a statement for publication in the “ECHO”, Mr. Waldon has written the following, which he calls, “My Observations”. Tremont High School reminds me of a court of justice where honor does abound, for under the capable and able leadership of Dr. L. Gordon Stone equal rights and oppor- tunities are given one and all. Each class is supervised by a capable teacher who has specialized in the subjects which they teach. There are twenty-three academic subjects being taught, exclusive of Physical Education and Music. I would say that Tremont High has this year attained the highest standards in the twenty years that I have been here. 1 sincerely appreciate the honor you have bestowed upon me and extend my good wishes for your every success.” —John Waldon. Three