Washington High School - Scroll Yearbook (Milwaukee, WI)

Page 25 text:

ADMINISTRATICDN

Page 27 text:

A TRIBUTE URING the course of twenty-five years, a school has been founded and a community built. One guiding hand has directed the laying of the corner stone, one hand has led a meager band of en' thusiastic students from a bare, crude structure into a massive, majestic building. , With patience and foresight this leader has anticipated in various ways through a quarter of a century the needs of the community: in the erection of a building that will ever be a source of pride- a magnificent grayfstone edifice with a smoothfterraced lawn and a spacious green campus, bordering a stately boulevard between two beautiful parks-a building large enough to accommodate the future generations. Even when the rapid growth of the community exceeded expectations, this man in less than a decade, with a loyal and competent faculty, provided new classes and housed, with comfort, a student body of 2500. Ever valuing diligent learning and practical application, this pioneer has blazed luring trails in broad, fertile fields of knowledge, and, with skilled guides, has kept the paths clear of fallen debris. Hence, the community has felt the force of clear, sound minds. Realizing also that the needs of the community would never be met without fine citizens, this man has enlarged the opportunities for social growth. In dramatic and forensic activities, high standards of journalism, and true sportsmanship he has encouraged the habit of sensing true values. Building the school upon a modern cofoperative basis, he has encouraged each student to contribute toward the unity and success of the whole. Thus he has aimed to prepare each boy and girl for life as well as for participation in public service. Into the development of citizenship went a firm conviction that character is essential to the highest type of scholarship or intellectual achievement. Opportunities for character refinement have been offered in the classroom, in extra activities, and in the founding of traditions. Many timeftested practices have been transformed into honored cus' toms through his encouragement. With pleasure in personal contacts, he is ever ready to confer with a faculty member or counsel a student. An interview with every pros' pective senior is a definite part of his school program. Thousands of alumni show allegiance to his guidance. The sound of the chimes followed by the familiar Good morning, School will always be remembered. Nor will we ever forget the rooter huddled between two husky football players. Cn a cold crisp afternoon Mr. Balzer welcomes the team onto the field, cheers them during the game, and applauds them when they leave. So does he encoura e us when we come, inspire us while we are here, and send us Go Speed on our way. He is our leader. U91 5