West Division High School - Comet Yearbook (Milwaukee, WI)

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Dear Mr. Knoelk, It is customary for you to Write a message to each graduating class and for your words to appear in our year book. But, because of things you have said and done, we realize, With- out your writing it, that in leaving our school we take with us your best wishes for our future happiness and welfare. This year, because of unusual circumstances, it is we who would like to take the opportunity of here saying our farewell to our principal. . There are reasons why we, more than any other class, want especially to do this. We have something in common with you that no other class has had or will have. We both began West Division together. Although our class came in as inexperienced freshmen to an entirely new world, you came to an equally new World but you had had years of experience as a prin- cipal. You realized more than we that many problems would face us, and We looked to you for aid and guidance, which you gave gladly. We won't forget. Good-bye, and thank you. The graduating classes of 1944. 7

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it f iii sl. Dear Mr. Shaeffer, It's a aueer feeling-this one of saying a welcome and a good-bye at the same time, but that is our situation at this moment. You have entered the office of vice-principal just as we are about to leave. We honestly wish we could stay and profit by your appointment. We know your story, Mr. Shaeffer, and it's a fine one to know. You began teaching at West as a young man. Students enjoyed being in your classes. Soon you were raised to the position of head of the commercial department. You held that office for many years. When we first came to West Division, it was not only in that capacity that we knew you, but some of us were fortunate enough to secure you as a teacher and adviser. We may not have shown or even realized it then, but now most of us who were in your classes would like to tell you how much we admired your quiet dignity. You never lost your temper. We marveled at your patience. When we heard about your appointment, we were happy for you. You were getting a bit of what we felt you deserved. That happiness had a tinge of selfishness in it, though. You see, we knew that the vice-principal has charge of the senior class. What we like best about the whole thing is the way you still smile and say hello to us in the halls. We can still talk to you and receive understanding and sympathy. Your dignity be- comes you even more, now. We congratulate you, Welcome you, and, with regret, say good-bye. The graduating classes of 1944. 9