A simple signature at the bottom of the draft article will do. Occasionally, no relatives are found even after the most diligent search. The article writer then must secure approval from the class president. No Memorial Article can be published if opposed by the next of kin. Some graduates have regularly updated their files, some have not.
Every article is subject to editing for length and syntax.
If an article is excessively long, it will be returned to the writer. In these cases, however, a 1,000-word memorial article may be supplemented by a longer feature article at the front of the magazine or the feature article may take the place of the memorial article and be referenced as such in the Register of Graduates. Each article is published with a photo. Select a photo that represents how the graduate would prefer to be remembered. If a suitable photo cannot be found, the graduate s Howitzer photo will be used.