Buena Vista High School - Vista Visions Yearbook (Saginaw, MI)

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- Mr. Barr's accomplishment in this school district are evidence of his dedication. As Superintendent, Ricker School District consolidated with Highland Park School District to form Buena Vista School Dis- trictgiBuena Vista High, Henry Doerr, Paul Koeltzow, Brunkow, and Claytor schools were built, large group instruction, team teaching and T.V. instruction were instituted. ' Mr. Barr was born November 30, 1909 in Bay City. Asa youngster he moved to Saginaw. After gradu- ating from Saginaw High in 1928, he acquired his masters degree from University of Michigan, and taught at Central Junior High for 19 years. He accepted the position of Superintendent of Ricker School District in 1954. Under his leadership and di- rection the Buena Vista School District grew to its present size and status. The Buena Vista School District will deeply miss Mr. Joseph Barr. In Memory of Ioseph G. Barr 1909-1970 'l 18 IA.