Central High School - Blackhawk Yearbook (Davenport, IA)

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Don L. Hempstead, Assistant Principal Associate In cooperation with Mr. Berry, assistant principal Don L. Hempstead aids in solving administrative problems as well as those of the student body. Advising the Student Council, acting as chair- man of the study halls, and serving as Director of the Guidance and Counseling Department are the three major tasks among his many duties. Under his direction are nine counselors, who, in turn, are special advisors to their particular division of the student body. All matters of attendance, scholastic and social curriculum, and personal prob- lems of the students are given individual attention by these people to help solve any difficulties that may arise during their enrollment at DHS. Miss Jeanette Keppy is secretary of the counsel- ing office. The Counseling Staff. Seatod are Miss Kathryn Tweoton, Mrs. Edith Prislco, Miss Jeanotte Keppy. secretary of the Counseling Offico, and Miss Lucille Burianek. Standing are Allen Slickers. Paul B. Still, Miss Pauline Cotter. Miss Jean MacDonald, Lawrence B. Kenyon. and Harvey H. Voris. 8

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Director Members of the Class of 1952: I hope that each of you has secured a copy of this yearbook of 1952. No other school publication portrays so well and makes such a valuable perma- nent record of school life at Davenport High as does the Blackhawk Yearbook. Congratulations to those of you who have worked so hard to make this a truly fine book. The teachers and I all hope you feel that Daven- port High has served you well. We trust that your experiences here have been pleasant and most profitable ones, and that through the years they will provide many pleasant memories. From pleasant memories and knowledge of years well spent come strong loyalties, and we want you to be loyal to D. H. S. I am sure that every teacher and every adminis- trator in our school joins with me in extending con- gratulations to you upon the completion of your high school work. Our very best wishes go with you for your future success and happiness. Sincerely, Seated arc Superintendent Harold J. Williams, Presi- dent Richard LeBuhn, and Secretary John G. Baum- gartner. Standing are Albert Block, John Burrows, Walter Vieth, Robert Wells, Les Jones, Mrs. Rhea Cornelius.

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Directors When students of DHS need guidance with their problems, whether they be those of the present or of future plans, they invariably consult Miss Soehren. Dean of Students. As senior class adviser and director of college place- ment activities. Miss Soehren gives aid to each student who is interested in planning for his future, or needs her personal help to solve his present scholastic problems. Miss Soehren also chaperones all of the school's social functions. She is a member of the counseling staff and ranks next to Mr. Berry and Mr. Hempstead in the counseling of the student body. Mitt Leona L. Soehren, Dean of Studenti The High School Offico Staff. Seated are Mitt Mary Jane Hayet and Mitt Joan Wettendorf. Standing it Mitt Viola Volkent. The Activities Office and its func- tions are under the direction of Mr. Orville F. Kahler and his secretary, Mr. Hollis Brown. The department schedules school and sports events and sponsors pep assemblies and other programs to promote school spirit at these activities. The Activitiet Offico Staff. Seated it Mr. Orville Kahler, Activitiet Director. Stand- ing it hit Secretary, Mr. Hollit Brown. 9