Central High School - Blackhawk Yearbook (Davenport, IA)

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wiAi lGitUMl Miss Hertha Hauptinan. Office Clerk. and Miss Viola Volkenst. Attendance Clerk. helpinK stu- dents at the «(lice desk. To the Class of 1940: Congratulations to you upon your graduation! The world today appears to be in great con- fusion and turmoil. This situation offers a great challenge to young men and women who are com- ing into fields of leadership. Because you have learned many valuable lessons — not only from textbooks but also from school contacts, you should be equipped to do much constructive ser- vice in bringing about contentment. As you go from our high school to take your places in further fields of education or service, I wish you continued success, good health, and true happiness. Sincerely your friend, A. I. Naumann, Principal Above: Mr. A. I. Naumann, Principal. • At left: Mr . Norma Post. Secretary to the Principal. )

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 Left to raxHt: Mr. Henry II. Jrbenx. Mr. Fred Gruenwuld, Superintendent I. II. Schmitt. Mrs. Kli abeth (iriicK . Dr. Kdward F. Strohbehn. Mr. J. K. IlnumKartner. Mr. Webster I.. Mason. Mr. William M. Hrandon. Mr. Ilarry Betty. It is a genuine pleasure to greet the 1940 graduates of the Davenport high school and to wish you well in your after-school undertakings. Many opportunities have been yours here as you have been “be- coming what you are to be. This year book will serve to remind you throughout the years to come of the activi- ties, both in the classroom and out, offered by the school to all young people of the community, and more especially those in which you participated. I hope your high school experience has equipped you to live richly and profitably in the years ahead. Mr. I. II. Srhmill, Superintendent of Schools Sincerely, Irvin II. Schmitt 10

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Above: Miss Leona L. Soehren, Girls' Advisor, .-tnd Mr. Paul A. Young, Boys’ Advisor. • Center: Mr. lA «lie C. (loss, Director of Kxtra-Currirular Activities. • Beto» : Miss Wiliia Nash. School Nurse, and l)r. Carl II. Matthey. Physician and Director of Health. Miss Leona L. Soehren and Mr. Paul A. Young- fill the positions of advisers for the girls and boys, respectively. Their jobs con- sist in solving any and all sorts of student problems that may occur, such as: social and scholastic maladjustments and the like. The advisers also give guidance in the selection of subjects, arrangement of a student’s course in view of future occupations (voca- tional guidance) and assist students in the choice of the college they will attend. Miss Soehren is the supervisor of all school club work. Mr. Young is the spon- sor of the Service Club. Mr. Leslie C. Goss has charge of the arrangements for the public schools’ extra-curricular activities which include radio programs and athletics. Miss Wilna Nash is the nurse who supervises the first aid sta- tions in the high school. Dr. Carl H. Matthey is director in charge of the schools’ depart- ment of health. 12