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

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D. L. Barnes, Superintendent Mr. Barnes, our superintendent, serves as a co- ordinator for our high school in its relations with the board of education, with other schools of the districts, county, city and state. ln addition he finds time for a loyal, individual interest in Fairmont and her activi- ties. l-le's our friend. BOARD OF EDUCATION HE Van Buren Township Board of Education filed suit against Oakwood School District for SlU0,000 in l937, claiming this was the proportion of the Van Buren Township districts bonded debt payments rightfully belonging to the Oakwood district as a result of the annexa- tion of school territory from Van Buren Township in 1926. The suit was decided in favor of the Van Buren Township School District, and as a result, on November 29, l94O, George L. Ernst, Clerk-Treasurer, received a check for the sum of 555,553.67 from the Oakwood school district as first payment on the total amount of 577,913.99 allowed the district by the Court of Appeals. The remaining 522,360.32 of the total judgment will be paid, according to court order, over a period of nine years. The Board of Education has completed the installation of lockers, heaters, and showers in the locker rooms under the stadium. These rooms are now in use as football and track dress- ing rooms, removing the crowded conditions that existed in the dressing rooms of the school building. An electric Hammond Organ has been purchased and installed in the Fairmont Auditor- ium. This with the addition of orchestra instruments, gives Fairmont a music department comparable to the best to be found in Ohio. The larger band and orchestra instruments, and many of the smaller instruments such as violas and violins, are loaned to students in the var- ious music groups by the Board of Education. Negotiations are under way for the purchase of 9.45 acres of additional land for future expansion. The tract under consideration adjoins the east side of the present high school grounds and extends east to the Shroyer Road. This action seems advisable because of the tremendous home building expansion going on within the township at the present time. This expansion has in- ,U i creased the enrollment in the Van Buren Township Schools over the enrollment in September. The purchase at this writing has not yet been completed, but barring the unforseen, the deal should be con' sumated in the near future. The Administration, the faculty, and the student body of Fairmont sincerely appreciate the fine equipment provided our school, and the progressive policy established by our Board of Education. E. H. Dexter, Mr. William Henselg Mr. Chester Moyer, vice president: Mr. George L. Ernst clerk-treasurer. 'lx LEFT TO RIGHT: Mr. Boy Spivey, president Mr.

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W. A. Driscoll County Superintendent Floyd Rasor Assistant County Superintendent County Board of Education F. M. Staver, T. K. Prugh, N. A. Shank, Elgar Weaver, and Earl t Heck. PARENT-TEACHERS ASSOCIATION HE P. T. A. has paraded a varied and most interesting program of events throughout the Cllf year. Do you remember that in September There was open house with Mr. and Mrs. Boha- chek and the faculty in charge. ln October There was a card party in the gymnasium to raise money for the year. There was also a demonstration by the pupils and teacher from the Nan Kennedy school. Mrs. Parks and Mr. Somers were in charge. ln November -There were motion pictures of Europe shown by Mr. and Mrs. Robert Wal- ton. Mrs. Hedge and Mr. Ross Wagner were chairmen. ln December' A Christmas Vesper service was presented with Miss lrlartsock, Miss Urick and Mr. Hall co-operating. ln lanuary Miss Alta Becker reviewed For Whom the Bells Toll. Mrs. Geo. Lenning and Mr. Leland Hall, chairmen. ln February Dr. Warrningham spoke on the problems ot youth. Mrs. Warner and Miss Funck, co-chairmen. ln March A large attendance for the first township music festival, planned by Mrs. Kuhns and Mr. Haines. ln April May A style show and art exhibit sponsored by Miss Vogelsang and Miss Urick. SLATFD, LEFT TO RIGHT: Miss Ctnistena Vxflral, Mrs. Rirl Bolrtrtshek, Mrs. George Lcrrrnnfr, Mrs A l P tl Mrs. D. D. Rolrrrger, president, Miss Rachel Urrck, Miss Laura Marshall, Miss ldlftlvll Volrflsrrrrr. STANDlNG: Mr. Ross Wagner, Mr. l. E. Prass, Mr. Clark Haines, Mr, Rrvlrard Svrrrers, Mr. ll. l R rr

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I. E. Prass. Principal lust as a parade needs a drum major to lead it through successful maneuvers, so does a school need a principal to guide it over the rough spots. If the above was ever applicable to any individual, in U truth, that person would certainly be Mr. Prass. Pages XX 'vdja' on pages could be written of his ability, understand- ing, leadership, and poise, but the staff feels that a better understanding of him and his work can be gathered through the pages of this book. Mr. Prass Says: HHIIATS off to the l94O'4l senior annual depicting a year of Progress on Parade . As fine as it is, it cannot portray all of the accomplishments of the year. A bigger and better Fairmont was the keynote from September to lune for its 530 students and 21 faculty members. The aims and objectives were more nearly met than ever before. Dayton's P. A. C. report devoted much space to Fairmont and rated it as the outstanding county school in curriculum progress. Scholastic honors were bestowed upon Fairmont graduates by Harvard, Princeton, Mon- mouth, DePauw, Cincinnati, and Miami Universities. Industrial Arts instruction has reached a new peak in the reorganized units of work. A high standard of maintenance is praised by many visitors to our building. Teachers and students join with the janitors in its promotion. A simple lunch hour plan put into use this year gives all more time for eating and relax- ation without lengthening the school day. Definite progress has been made this year in pupil attitude and school citizenship. All in all, this is one of the best mannered student bodies. Fairmont's teaching of health habits is especially prominent in this year of national de- tense. The Dragon, Fairmont's monthly mimeograph publication, received superior rating for the sixth consecutive month and the seventh consecutive year. The State Department of Education rated our school higher than in any previous examina- tion. Reports would indicate that more will attend college this coming year than ever before. ln an actual study of Fairmont graduates for the past five years it was found that only three per cent were unemployed. Our guidance program is bearing fruit, especially in the vocational field. Students have enjoyed an accelerated social program during the year. May the future bring better and still more accomplishments. I. E. Prass.