Fairmont West High School - Dragon Yearbook (Kettering, OH)

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The Stockholders BOARD OF EDUCATION E H. DEXTER G. L. ERNST RoY SPIVEY WILLIAM HENSEL Ross JONES President Clerk Treasurer Vice Presiderit THE school year which is fast coming to a close, has seen the completion of many projects for the improvement of buildings, grounds and equip- ment in the Van Buren township school system. The playgrounds at Pasa- dena and Southern Hills have been graded. A new stage curtain and new drapes for the windows of the auditorium have been installed at Dorothy Lane. The sidewalk and curb has been completed at Fairmont. The walls of the building at Fairmont have been made waterproof and the interior of the building has been redecorated. The P. W. A. projects at Pasadena and Fairmont are well under way. Four new class rooms will be added to Pasadena and should be ready for occupancy by September. Fairmont will have a new general shop and music department as the result of the successful eiorts of the board of education to secure a P. W. A. grant, plus a vote of the patrons of the township to match this grant for these additions. Much thought and study has been given to the develop- ment of these projects. Dr. T. C. Holy, in charge of school building planning at Ohio State University, Dr. Whitcomb, head of the industrial arts depart- ment at Miami Universityg Dr. Warner, head of the industrial arts depart- ment at Ohio State University, Professor Eugene Weigel, director of music at Ohio State Universityg Miss Edith M. Keller, music supervisor of the state of Ohiog have all given valuable suggestions and assistance in the development of our general shop and music department plans. These new additions .will be awaiting the students of Fairmont next Septem- ber. Progress toward the development of a curriculum to meet the needs of all of our pupils is being made. The Dragon, as the representative of the faculty and study body of Fair- mont, wishes to extend its sincere appreciation to our Board of Education for these fine new additions to Fairmont. The support that is always given the Board of Education by the patrons of Van Buren township, attests the fact gist our parents want a school system comparable to the best in the state of 10.

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Friends Ashore WAVING fond farefwells and loading the state- rooms with thoughtful provisions for the cruise are seen W. A. Driscoll, County Superintendent of Schools, Floyd Rasor, assistant superintendent and attendance officer, and the county board of educa- tion, Edgar Wilson, N. A. Shank, T. K. Prugh, Elgar Weaver and F. M. Staver. U Fairmont Parent Teachers Association President ....,..,. ,.....,,,.., M rs. Russell Young Mrs. Jack Hamilton and Vice President ..,..,,,..,........, Mrs. C. P. Ross Miss Helen Vogelsang ..,..... Hospitality Recording Secretary ....,....,...... Mrs. Widau Mrs. Hynes .......,.............................. Health Corresponding Secretary Mr. R. Whisler ....,................... Legislative Miss Laura Marshall Mrs. Geo. Crane ,.............. Membership Treasurer ........,.,........,...,.... Mrs. A. J. Poth Mr. Richard Somers ................, Publicity Executive Board: Miss Rachel Urick ,,..,... ..,................ A rt Mrs. Laub ..........,.. .,..., W ays and Means Mr. Clark Haines .............,.............. Music Mrs. Giele ..,................,.......,........ Program Mr. D. L. Barnes.. ................. Education Mrs. Schnorf ......,.....,... Council Delegate Mrs. Robert Michael ......,............ Welfare THE Parent-Teachers Association has stood by the 1939 Dragon cruise and thoughtfully provided many tokens of their interest for the passengers. Timely speakers have been presented. Mr. McCandless spoke on the problems of youth, Professor Slutz discussed vocations, Mr. Whisler conducted a round table on school legislative problems, Mrs. Bugbee talked on reading, and Mr. Whisler, Mr. Warner and Mr. Epps presented summer travel films. Open house and a spring style show interested and instructed many on cruise as to profitable things done by some of the passengers on the voyage. Provision was made to support many school activities such as the Purple Pow Wow, the Christmas Vester. Such loyal interest displayed by friends ashore is a large factor in smooth sailing for those aboard ship.

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Shipls Engineers THESE engineers of the S. S. Fairmont are seldom heard but often seen. Yet, behind the closed doors of the engine room, they repair the huge en- gines, and do their work with steady nerves and a clear mind. When the boat is in troubled waters or a blowin' gale they await their superior's orders and then speedily obey them. Among the numerous duties of this group are such things as discussing the ship's problems and deciding upon the exact course of the voyage. The passengers' difficulties, getting acquainted with each other, thefts, and un- comfortable quarters are thoroughly discussed by this council. Activities are carefully carried out by various committees which are appoint- ed by the chief engineer. One of the most important of these is the assembly committee which is composed of seven members: four engineers, two from the crew, and a leader which is the helmsman. This committee plans the numerous gatherings and talented passengers are chosen to take part in these assemblies. However, special lecturers and entertainers are often requested to perform. It is easy to see that the engineers play an important part aboard ship, so, smooth sailing, seamen, and may your engines always run smoothly. STUDENT COUNCIL er Dickinson, James Hartsock Nancy Britton, Richard Burns Saskowsky, Jeanne Warner Hunter, Charlotte Burkhardt Left to right-Jack Irons, Esth- Virginia Lowry, Walter Pres- ton, Joyce Glrissom, Walter David Baird. Absent-James