Marianne Hanson, Garfield High School Class of 1950, was a senior when her design was selected from 61 entries for Seattle’s Memorial Wall. Her words and design continue to inspire young people today.
She wrote the inscription that remains on the wall today:
“YOUTH HOLD HIGH YOUR TORCH OF TRUTH, JUSTICE AND TOLERANCE, LEST THEIR SACRIFICE BE FORGOTTEN.”
Read the full editorial in The Seattle Times: “Seattle’s Memorial Wall inspires youth to hold high timeless values.”