Woodward High School - Saga Yearbook (Toledo, OH)

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PROMINENT in education, Mr. Reltig was one ofthe founders of the Area Student Council. 'T-r . tl' THE BOOMINC VOICE of a leader, expressing the t thought for the day, will never be forgotten. Faced with the stark reality of the loss of Mr. Rettig, but guided by his fine example and sustained by his belief in us, we began 1963 with a firm resolution to carry on as though Mr. Woodward were here and to make him proud of us. This type of thinking is an indication of what Mr. Rettig has done for us. As our greatest booster, he has inspired every student to do his best-in athletic contests, scholastic compe- tition, and everyday citizenship. He made us believe in ourselves, for him we could do anything - the mark of a great leader. His easy, friendly mannerg his great booming voiceg his true democratic spiritg and his genuine affection for all of us will he remembered always. This list of qualities makes Mr. Rettig sound like a legendary hero, hut he was all that and more - a real giant among men. He taught us to win and to lose gracefully. He taught us courage, dedication to a task, humility and honesty. The image of this beloved man will be with us always, shaping our characters and guiding us in our lives. Wi Lives of great men all remind us We can make our lives sublime And, departing, leave behind us Footprints on the sands of time. Longfellow AS 'l'llE 'l'A'l l'Llf,R so fittingly put it, For those fortunate to have known him, nothing can now be said. He has left us, and we are stronger for having known him. l-lis influence has not died. llis leadership will not be forgotten. His encour- agement will remain in our hearts. He was indeed, good for Woodward. 5

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. . . FQREWORD Hands play an important role in the lives of us all. They are not only useful but also representative of moods, personal qualities, and activities. Hands are a symbol of guidance. When a person sees a firmly outstretched hand, he is just naturally led by it. This sort of hand reminds us of Mr. Rettig. By this symbolic representation, may seniors always remember his fine quality of leadership and strive to meet his example. May underclassmen in the years following listen to and be respectful of their new leader, Mr. Sloan, who also is fortunate enough to be blessed with a firm hand of leadership. ln this 1963 Saga, we try to show some of the moods and impres- sions which hands create. Throughout the book, hands are used as symbols to depict various phases of school life and activities at Wood- ward. To all the students of Calvin M. Woodward, may this Saga continue to bring back memories of your l962 to 1963 high school year.