Editor, Times-Union: Those of us who attended Warsaw High School in the post WWII years were privileged to experience a special time of peace that will never be duplicated. We must understand that the when the people have reverence for God and the Bible there is as a result divine protection. The principles of Christianity when believed and guarded create an environment of safety and peace. The Warsaw High School student body elected Jack Cook as homecoming king. The school was a reflection of the community spirit. Warsaw and Winona were special "havens of rest." A community influences the world by what it believes. Each individual member of the community daily influences his environment. If the members of the community fail to teach their children the God-given principles of the Ten Commandments and the truths of the Bible, the community will be degraded. The word for this is apostasy, which means a gradual departure from what was formerly believed. I believe that many parents taught their children the principles but the children failed to pass them on to succeeding generations. The 1960s was a time of rebellion and revolution. Youth are idealistic and fail to understand that they have the golden truths in their hands. The rebellious nature of us all does not want to obey God. As I look back to my years at Warsaw High, I remember special people who I admired and respected. Mrs. Ellison was one of the people. She taught English in such a way that I felt important, and wanted, and loved. I wanted to do well in her class to please her. She knew how to inspire you to excel and use your God-given gifts. Other teachers were Mrs. Petri and Mr. Shoemaker. I will close this little glimpse into the past by saying that what we are is infinitely more important that what we have. Our possessions will not influence our children or others to reverence what really matters. It is the great treausre of serving God with all your heart. That will influence your children and the world around you. Matthew 6:33. Dennis Oatley 1964 Warsaw High School graduate Indianapolis, via email
