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Board awards high school diploma to World War II-era veteran James H. Zetner
Summary
The Oregon City Schools Board voted to award a high school diploma to James H. Zetner, a former Clay High School student who left school when drafted in 1945 and later served in the U.S. Army occupation forces; the board removed the word "honorary" to issue a regular diploma under state law.
The Oregon City Schools Board of Education voted May 20 to award a high school diploma to James H. Zetner, a former Clay High School student who left school when drafted late in World War II and served in the Army occupation forces.
Board member Mister Eversman moved to remove the word "honorary" from the agenda item and to award a regular diploma under state law; the board approved the motion and then voted to grant the diploma. The board recorded a roll-call vote in favor (Mister Shea — yes; Mister Eversman — yes; Mister Sabet — yes).
Why it matters: presenters said Zetner reported for induction in August 1945 and served in the Army occupation forces following Japan’s surrender; the district has Zetner’s honorable-discharge papers on file, presenters said. Because he left school when drafted, state law cited during the discussion permits districts to award a diploma in such cases.
Background provided in the meeting: Eversman described Zetner’s education history, including summer-school work under a former superintendent, and noted Zetner’s long ties to the district. Board members said Zetner remains active with the local VFW post and will participate in Memorial Day activities; the presenter invited the public to attend the district’s Memorial Day wreath-laying at 11 a.m. on Monday, May 26.
Discussion and vote: before the vote the board amended the agenda language to remove the word "honorary," citing state statute allowing a regular diploma in these circumstances. The board then approved the diploma by roll call.
Next steps: the district will issue the diploma and has the veteran’s discharge documents on file as part of the district record, presenters said.
