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

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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.

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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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MR. HOMER WAGNER- Assistant Principal It you are absent or tardy for a day or two this gentleman sees that you have a read- mission blank. He may also be reached in room 202 teaching algebra, mathematics, and college review. With all this he is also the man who takes over in case our principal, Mr. Prass, is absent. For good measure he is treasurer ot our athletic funds, official time- keeper at the games and chairman of the curriculum committee. MR. E. F. COUSER- Why Columbus crossed the ocean and What is the meaning of economics prob- ably expresses best what Ernest Fri ous- er teaches. incidentally tts? F ' in the middle ot his name s ng re to deceive you. Many in t ublt ha e found him tried and true. He a he s pilot the junior class through its ac ies. l B Nr n ll! gd N' -- MR. IOHN E. EPPS- The sophomores fstudy the problems ot the world with Mr. Epps. Yet his shoulders are broad, and they also take on some gen- eral science and the coaching ot the basket- ball squad. He also scouts in the football season and coaches the freshman team. MISS LEAH FUNCK-f W f ., On stage! Lights! Camera! Action! 'lihis is the etiect when the junior and senior pfays go into prodzlction. One sure lrequirement under this ,coach is ability to be heard. Along withilthis Big job of drai-natiosl, Miss Eunclc teaohes classes in English and has a very popular class in speech. Q- is.