East High School - Speculum Yearbook (Aurora, IL)

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Blueprints for Tomorrow-Having worked with the faculty and the architects through the year on plans for the new East High, Dr. John W. Gates, superintendent of East side schools, and Harold W. Matthews, principal, explain the artist's sketches and detailed blueprints lining office walls. Besides taking an active part in the publicity campaign, Mr. Clifton F. Simmons, president of the board of education, spoke at honors convos and pep assemblies. Adam .dadfiezaw schools, junior high school and senior high school, took the time to come to many of the activities of the school. Mr. H, W. Matthews was kept busy directing the work of the 66 faculty members and l5l 8 students, Meanwhile the assistant principal, Mr. J. L. Hunter, supervised the school bank and taught bookkeeping classes. Always on principal, Mr, Hunter's duties include man- drive, as well as teaching advanced book- Jay L. Hunter-Besides being assistant Veronica G. 0'Neil-Acting as girls counselor, Miss O'Neil advises Girls' aging school bank accounts, the magazine Club and Student Council, teaches stu- dent government, and heads the com- keeping, mercial department. hand to help students plan their futures or solve their personal problems were Miss O'Neil, girls' counselor, and Mr. Albright, boys' coun- selor. To plan the courses of study, to provide for activities, and to train good citizens for tomorrow-these are the goals and the re- sponsibilities of the administration of East High. f Aaron AIbrightfAs counselor and adviser of the Boys' Club, Mr. Albright directs the activities of the boys in the school. He also supervises the hall monitors.

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Dr. John W. Gotes7Superintendent of East side schools forthe past four years, Dr. Gates finds time in his busy lite to participate in many high school activities as well as manage the ten grade schools and the junior and senior high school. Z l 14 . . Aided by Dr, Gates, superintendent of the East side schools, and Mr. Matthews, principal of East l-ligh, the Board of Education continued the four-year building program which was be- gun last year. As the basic plans for the new East High School were completed, the board revealed them to the P.'l'.A. and then to the student body. During the year, the department heads and members of the faculty worked with architects to plan the details ofthe various de- Harold W. Matthews--Principal of East High since l95O, Mr. Matthews supervises the activities of l,5l8 students and 66 faculty members. Despite the extra burden ofthe new school plans, he still has time to add a bit of humor to student activities. 'an partments of the school curriculum. Construc- tion of this building which is to be erected south and east of the Roy E. Davis athletic field on Fifth Avenue is to begin in the spring of l955, and the building is expected to be ready for occupancy by l957. Besides work' ing on the high school plans, the board also completed plans and directed construction of several grade school additions. Dr. Gates, al- though very busy supervising the nine grade Board of Educal'ion7Discussing plans for the new building program and ways to better the school system are Clifton J. Simmons, president, Nicholas A. l-lerrnes, J. A. Furnas, Edna M. Rollins, secretary, Floyd D. Keck, Clifford l. Johnson, l-larry R. Sheagren. Not in picture: Albert K. James, Fred Klebe. 22

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.44 , PARENT-TEACHER BOARD--Back Row: Mrs. A. Hansen, Mrs. B. Everett, Mrs. G. Orland, Mrs. A, J. Berwick, Mrs. G. C. Goewey. Third Row: Mrs. C. Abbott, Mrs. H. Sheagren, budget-finance co-chairman, Mrs. J. C. Brewer, Mrs. R. A. Osman, Mrs. O. S. Skeen. Second Row: Mr, G, Orland, Mr, C. Hulls, Mrs. B. Dye, Mrs. A. Settles, Mrs. E. Tweet, Mrs. C. Obma, Mr. L. Mrkvicka. First Row: Mr. A. Albright, dean of boys, Mrs. D. Brown, budget-finance co-chairman, Mrs. E, E. Elder, second vice-president, Mrs. D. Glossop, president, Mrs. A. J. Kackert, first vice-president, Miss Anne Lim- baugh, secretary-treasurer, Mr. H. W, Matthews, principal. :2.7,4. wzwMeg 964.546 fm Opening this year's schedule with a pot luck supper for freshman parents and teachers, the P.T.A. began its work of acquainting parents and teachers with the problems ofthe present- day high school student. Meeting the Chal- lenge of the Times, the program theme for the year, lent itself to the ever-present pur- pose of helping East High's students plan for Office Assistant- Whenever there is any doubt about a student's record, Mrs. Berniece Barton is the person who is called on. She is office assistant, checks student atten- dance, and keeps the four-year programs on file. Mr. Matthews' Girl Friday ---The lists containing the names of this year's graduating senior class get a final check from Miss Mildred Comet, secretary to the prin- cipal, Mr. Harald Matthews. Miss Comet makes sure that Mr, Matthews keeps all of his appointments. wwf' Kc, their future. The Parent-Teacher Association, a valuable aid to the development of under- standing between parents and students, helps demonstrate to the parents the important role of the modern teacher-not only in book education but also in aiding the student come to the understanding that successful living must be planned. Head of Maintenance- -Checking over his mail and the agenda for the day is L. G, Ludwig, superintendent of the east side school buildings and grounds, Mr. Ludwig makes sure the buildings are in good running order and have a neat appearance. Come ond Get Itl--Finishing touches are put on the salad and dessert counter by Mrs. Esther Anderson, cafeteria director, She is aided by students and a staff of five women who serve noon meals to students and faculty. C1