Edison High School - Torch Yearbook (Tulsa, OK)

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Our principal, Mr. Lewis Cleveland, is a familiar figure in the halls and classrooms of Edison. Much more than an able administrator, he is deeply concerned with students as individ- uals. He is always receptive to new ideas and is willing to experiment with new methods and techniques, if they seem likely to improve the educative processes of Edison. His years as prin- cipal have been years of progress for the school, and Edison has gained national recognition for academic achievement. Mr. Cleveland is a prominent figure in com- munity affairs, having served as vice-president of the Southside Rotary Club and as president of the Secondary School Principals, Association. A member of Phi Delta Kappa, he has been an active participant in the work of the Oklahoma Education Association and the National Educa- tion Association. His leadership abilities have been recognized by his church, which he has served in many capacities. As a good citizen, lVlr. Cleveland ranks high, because he accepts respon- sibility and performs admirably. Students at Edison recognize Mr. Cleveland as a genuine friend. His belief in freedom with responsibilities has produced an atmosphere con- ducive to development of true democratic con- cepts. We at Edison strongly believe lVlr. Cleveland has more than earned the deep respect we offer him. We may say of our principal what he, with great pride, has so often said of us: that he, in every sense of the word, is 'tanother Edison cfirstif, Our principal willingly counsels several senior boys. Always behind Mr. Cleveland is his staunchest supporter, his wife, Elizabeth. . A ' - -I . rg S Mr. Cleveland takes a moment from his busy schedule to pose near the fresco at the Sinclair Research Laboratory.

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Dr. Charles C. Mason. who has served as Super- intendent of the Tulsa Public Schools since 19444 has, through diligent and efficient service, raised the Tulsa schools to a new standard of excellence. For the last twelve years, Dr. Mason has accepted for the Tulsa schools the National Freedom Foun- dation Award for the teaching of citizenship and democracy in the schools. Ninety-nine schools and over 77,000 students are under his supervision. Be- sides his excellent worlc as chief administrator of the Tulsa school system, Dr. Mason also acts as executive officer of the Tulsa Board of Education. Tulsaas Board of Education is composed of seven members, elected for three-year terms to establish and carry out school policies. These members are civic-minded citizens who further the aims of edu- cation and serve without remuneration. Keeping the curriculum of the schools up-to-date is one of the Boardis many duties. It also strives to coordinate the schools and keep them working toward common goals. lt is constantly in contact with hundreds of school administrators and representatives, yet it manages to keep a personal touch as it guides the students of public schools to greater achievement. Board of Education William L Butler Lahman D Tones Mrs. Ridge Bond President Vzce Preszdent Carl C Beesley Mrs V1r il O Wood Robert J. Riggs, Jr. Mrs. Opal Carllson