Bloomington High School, The Gothic, 1944, Page 8

Description:	LT. COLONEL DONALD L. SIMONLt. Colonel Donald L. Simon, principal of Bloomington High School, was called to active duty inthe Army Air Corps July 1942. We give you hispersonal Message to the Students written after asurprise visit to the school on Sunday morning,April 2.A MESSAGE TO THE STUDENTSRecently I visited the Bloomington High School. You were not there,as it was Sunday morning. Mr. Binford accompanied me on a tour throughthe buildings. How pleased I was to see the progress you have made! Ilonged to be back in the principals office—to share again with you thepride that comes from feeling that THIS IS MY SCHOOL!During the two years I have been on active duty with the ArmyAir Forces, you have modernized the office, established a Little Theatre,expanded the library facilities, and installed additional machinery in theshops—to mention only a few improvements in physical equipment. Anexamination of the program of studies reveals that revisions have beeninstituted to keep the curriculum in step with trends influenced by thewar. From reports in the newspapers I am aware of your activities insupport of community projects, such as the purchase of War Bonds andStamps and over-subscribing to the Red Cross. I am happy in the realization that the students of the Bloomington High School are making aworthy contribution to the war effort.To the Seniors, I extend congratulations. As the day of graduationapproaches your minds turn to the question: What can we do to serve?In spite of your enthusiasm I sincerely hope this war will be over beforeyou have had a chance to make the supreme sacrifice. Young men andwomen, just like the 1944 graduates of B. H. S., will be needed in theyears ahead to help our communities adjust to peacetime living and tosee that those graduates and former students who have given their livesshall not have died for a lost cause. I pray that you may know happiness,prosperity, and peace.DONALD L. SIMONLt. Colonel, AC(Principal on Leave)
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Collection:	Bloomington High School

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