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

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Our Director Au. I want, to extend my sincere congratulations to the stu- dents 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 discovery and develop- ment 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 FQL. it Q 2 p i: 1 q i 71,1 S 1- 1 'Q PL' Q I Q - ' ffza- - , . are not prepared to earn what they believe to be a satisfac- tory wage, and they cannot rise to the cultural and achieve- ment level that would be made possible by increased know- ledge and understanding. Strive for quality in your work, in your everyday life, and in your continuing education. Quality breeds self-confi- dence, 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.

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FISCUISII A E. Vergin, City Supt. of Schoolsg J. Kennedy, Employer fLa Crosse Cooler Cojg R. Kumm, Employer CHeileman Brewing Cojg L. Youngman, Employee fAllis Chalmers Cojg T. Cartwright, Employee QAllis Chalmers Co.J. C.T.l. School Board The Coleman Technical Institute School Board plays a Anticipating the future labor needs of industry and for- very important role in the efficient functioning of our mulating long-range plans for the buildings and equipment school. Its four members are appointed by the La Crosse needed to Supply them with these skilled Workers is the District School Board for a four-year term beginning i1TlpO1'tant task Of Our Board. January 1, in accordance with specific membership pro- visions. The director of our school and the City Supt. of schools are ex-officio members. Supervisors i E EEL B' ' 4 ' is ' its i 'i- ,.. W .Bb r.- i S M! . as I' ., ' ' Y122 55 ,,,-P-if Victor Larsen Dale Tessmer William Campbell William Temte John Eppley Instr. Services Business Student Services Asst. Student Ser. Mgt. Develop. Services

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3 .11 ' Dedication With a deep sense of appreciation for her unfailing sup- port of the aims of Coleman Technical Institute, we dedi- cate this edition of La Tech to Mrs. Hedwig Rekow. Mrs. Rekow was a teacher here for thirty-one years and contributed greatly to the growth of vocational and techni- cal teaching. Her special field here was teaching business ma- chines, but she also taught filing, business English, and hu- man relations. She kept her department up to date by keep- ing in touch with local industries. Her students became well versed in mathematics as well as skilled machine operators. Her standards were high, her students successful. Mrs. Rekow holds a B.S. degree from Wisconsin State University at La Crosse. She also has twenty-two credits to- ward her master's degree in guidance and counseling. She holds a life certificate as a teacher in Wisconsin secondary schools, as a teacher-librarian, and a Senior A classification as a teacher of commercial subjects in Wisconsin Vocational and Adult Schools. Ill health prompted her retirement in the summer of 1967. The faculty lost a fine co-worker, the students a good friend, counselor and teacher. In September, 1967, the La Crosse Board of Vocational, Technical, and'Adult Education adopted a resolution citing Mrs. Rekow for her thirty-one years of teaching vocational and technical skills. We are happy to reaffirm this honor by dedicating this 1967-1968 yearbook to her. an l'