Central High School - Red and Black Yearbook (St Louis, MO)

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GENERAL D. H. WEIR PRINCIPAL L LIEUTENANT GENERAL STANLEY HILL ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL

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K 0 QV Qglwzfzzfe At the beginning of the second semester in lanuary, l907, it became necessary, because of the growing importance of commercial education, to find a thoroughly competent man to become the head of the commercial department of Central High School. Such a man was found in the high school at Taylorville, Ill. Thus began the long service of Henry Field Pratt, an uninterrupted service of thirty-five years, in Central High School. Mr. Pratt is a graduate of the Michigan State Normal Col- lege and of the University of Michigan, and by summer study and travel has kept fully abreast of educational progress. His ideals of thoroughness and dependability have been out- standing and many a pupil has been stimulated to high en- deavor and consequent success by his class-room experiences with this inspiring teacher. He is held in high esteem by his colleagues in Central and by the Men's Club of High School Teachers which he has served as president. His most notable characteristic is his conscientious devo- tion to duty, daily, hourly, detailed and faithful, and Central regrets exceedingly that he must leave us. Mr. Pratt takes with him the best Wishes of faculty and pupils. Good luck, Mr. Pratt.

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WGN? 307552475 Our forefathers believed Vacillating in their pur- that every man has the pose to Vanguish the right to liberty, freedom, Vaunters who have and the pursuit of happi- brought such Vicissitudes ness. In the Preamble to upon us. Every man, the Constitution, written woman and child at home 154 years ago, appears is Volunteering his ser- this phrase: To provide vices to help lift the Veil for the common defense of darkness. The Voice of and to promote the gen- the future calls us to fight eral welfare. until every Vestige of Vil- We Venerate our Valiant lainy has Vanished. men who had the Vision Therefore, with all the to found our democracy Vim, Vigor and Vital- upon such Valid princi- ity of a Virile nation, ples of profound Value we Vow to bring Venge- and who bade us keep ance upon the Vile, Vi- Vigil to preserve these cious Villains who seek Virtues throughout our to Victimize our free, Vast land. peace-loving people. Now, we Veterans With such Verve and of democracy are determination for threatened by Vain- the might of Right, glorious aggres- it is not difficult to sors who Violate Vaticinate the out- every principle come. It shall be Vital to our way as of old: Veni, of life. Our Vidi, Vici! ON Valorous Van- TO VICTORY! guards are D. H. Weir, notVague or Principal.