Western Technical College - Latech Yearbook (La Crosse, WI)

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. -,,. .jue-222 5 Q LEFT TO RIGHT: E. Vergin, City Supt. of Schoolsg J. Kennedy, Employer fLa Crosse Cooler Co.Jg R. Kumm, Employer CG. Heileman Brewing Cojg L. Youngman, Employee QAllis Chalmers Co.jg T. Cartwright, Employee QAllis Chalmers Co . J . .T.I. School Board Our City Board of Vocational and Adult Edu- cation plays a very important role in the efficient functioning of our school. Its members are appoint- ed by the La Crosse District School Board for a four- year term, beginning January 1, in accordance with specific membership provisions. The The Board is made up of five members: the City Superintendent of Schools, two representatives of labor, and two representatives of employers. The Director of the local school is an ex-officio member of the Board. The appointments are made so that the term of one member expires each year. Wisconsin is recognized as a leader in the field of vocational and adult education. As early as 1911, provisions were made by the State Legislators to es- tablish schools for vocational training. The voca- tional schools have supplied a need in out educational structure that the other public schools simply could not meet. That need is becoming even greater to- day. New machines and automation have done away with most of the nonskilled jobs. The entire State will soon be divided so that each local school district is a part of a vocational school district. As the scope of the training offered in these schools has been widened to include two-year tech- nical courses that lead to an associate degree, the work of the local Board has also become greater. Long-range planning is more necessary than ever. Future needs in both equipment and buildings must be planned for as they continue to add new courses of study and keep those that have already been es- tablished up to date. To. be sure you qualify for a job tomorrow, get an education today! 4 l

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DMINISTRATICJ , . f'-1, Dir. Richardscgmandl Pres. of rhe WS1'C,'O1'1' handto 'W'efQbii?i6fG ov. Warren PL Crosse

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Our Director I want to extend my sincere congratulations to the students who have finished their required curriculum. You have set a timely example because the most important investment you can make in this world is the dis- covery and development of all your talents. This investment alone has equipped you to meet the challenge of modern technology. You are equipped to do a job--do it well--give your employer more than he is paying for and you will find the results rewarding in every way. Remember - education does not stop on graduation day. All of life is a time of learning and relearning. People who stop learning are handicapping themselves in two ways: They are not prepared to earn what they believe to be a satisfactory wage, and they cannot rise to the cultural and achievement level that would be made possible by increased knowledge and understanding. Strive for quality in your work, in your everyday life, and in your continuing education. Quality breeds self-confidence, an important ingredient in today's world. To the students who are leaving - good luck and report back often. To the students who are returning in the fall, we are looking to you for leadership in the year ahead.