Education: The Case of Kenneth Daane

Lanky, sandy-haired Kenneth Daane, graduated from Michigan's Grand Haven High School, then supported his mother by grinding precision tools in Muskejon. After he enlisted in the Army he was sent to the University of Chicago. He got pneumonia, lost part of his left lung, then got bronchiectasis. Last March, pallid, 22-year old Kenneth Daane was back in Grand Haven, a 50% disabled veteran, anything but bitter, eager to start a new life. Last week he was well on his way.

Kenneth found his new start in two small rooms in the Masonic Building: Grand Haven's "guidance center." In full possession of the...

Want the full story?

Subscribe Now

Subscribe
Subscribe

Learn more about the benefits of being a TIME subscriber

If you are already a subscriber sign up — registration is free!