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

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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'

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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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