Washington High School - Neshotah Yearbook (Two Rivers, WI)

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For the past five years the lives of Two Rive1's'youth have been affected both directly and indirectly through the work of the superintendent, George M. G'Brien. In this short time, he has proved his outstanding ability, keen interest in students, and general thoroughness. He ada ted himself so well to the coolest spot in Wisconsin andjits inhabitants that he immediately became an important part of this community. Above all he won the respect and ad- miration of every student in Washington High. Some of the visible additions to the school for which Mr. O'Brien worked include: the stairs leading into the bowl, the new lighting system enabling Two Rivers to participate in evening football and track events, the picturesque sports Held, the stationary bleachers in the GEORGE M. O'BRIEN gym, and the much-praised loud speaking system which was installed throughout the school. The superintendent was graduated from Elkhorn High School and later attended Lawrence College. He received his bachelors and masters degrees from the University of Wisconsin. He not only participates in school activities but also has a wide variety of outside interests. Besides serving on the Library Board, the Vocational Board, and the Boy Scout Executive Committee, he is an active Rotarian, having served as president this past year. His hunting and Hshing interests have ta'ken him from Canada to Wyoming. With great pleasure, the annual staff of 1948 dedicates this annual to a great friend and superidtendent, Mr. George M. O'Brien. I

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Drive which borders the lake between Two Rivers and Manitowoc. Not only does Two Rivers attract tourists, but professional athletic teams have found this cool city an ideal place for summer training. Moderate temperatures promote pleasant working condi- tions in the thriving industries. Wood, plywood, steel, and aluminum manufacturing plants offer employment to many people. With the two rivers affording natural access to the lake, commercial fishing has also become a major industry. A number of the inhabitants are engaged in the construc- tion of electrical appliances and marine engines while others occupy themselves in the woolen mills and the numerous service positions of a normal community. The ice figure has been selected by the annual staff to represent the theme of the 1948 Neshotah, Two Rivers- The Coolest Spot in Wisconsin. A editor Yvonne Bohm, organization editor Jean Talmadge, editorial editor Earl Puls, art editor Page 3

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L. B. CLARKE, principal GEORGE M. O'BRIEN, Jzzperintendent We are all proud of the Washington High School, We are equally proud of you young people who give life and action and meaning to the high school program. The outstanding faculty and fine school plant are the community's contribution to your education and training. The high,school's program is geared to the thought that it may help you to be better men and women. The educa- tional program provides an opportunity for you to learn to live better as well as to help you to make a better living! If all of the objectives of a high school program might be scanned they would cover a wide range of ideas. I think that we may sum them all up into two. The first would be to help you to get the best out of life for yourself. The second would be that the school help you to make the greatest contribution within your power to your country and the age in which you live, In the years to come I hope you realize those objectives. I know that you will continue to respect and revere the Washington High School, and will continue to work for a fine educational program for the young people of Two Rivers. George M. O'Brien We all take pridefstudents and townspeoplefrin the slogan of our city- The Coolest Spot in Wisconsin. We think of those mid-summer daysfthe last two weeks in July and the first two in Augustewhen the rest of the state is sweltering in the heat, when tourists camp out for the night along the lakeshore from the Park toward Manitowoc, to cool off in the welcome breezes from Lake Michigan. A fine slogan it is! And yet the credit for our fortunate situation in the summer must go to Nature, to our climate. You and I haven't anything to do with it. With no effort on our part, during those summer days we are just fortunate. Let us think of this slogan on the obverse side of a coin or medal. On the reverse side let us put The Warmest Spot in Wisconsinuewarmest in terms of friendship, hos- pitality, and cordiality. Nature does her partg the other part is up to us. Let us do our share to give our city-and our schoolfea reputation for good fellowship that will equal that of the cool breezes furnished by Nature. L. B. Clarke Pagc5