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

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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.

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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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Lf! llllllwlm MR. CLARK HAINES- What is a parade without that certain liit of swing, jazz, jive or symphonic niusic to touch our heart strings? Mr. Haines certain- ly puts us on parade with his band, cliorus, and ensembles. lt might be added Fainnttnl is always ready to till a inusic need, so, let'1: parade! , ' 1 L IJ' r U 1, ,vjVd, v' MR. LELAND S. HALL- Productions all through the year have their settings rnade under Mr. Halls suiiervisiozi, Harnrnering, cutting, sawing, finishing, weld' ing, and running the various new nititrhines all corne under his category. And lor more ation he teaches general science the sixth period. Ak ,V MISS HELEN W. HARTSOCK- Miss l-lartsoclc teaches Latin, French, and P. D. to the girls. But part of the day sho will be found in the counselor's rooni with rec ords, tests, and catalogs. She is also adviser to the annual staff and annually works out a Christmas pageant tor the coniniunity. 'f-+,.,,. J.r+-L '.. L.. MR. MILO I. HEBR- Test tubes, flasks, and bealcers are iight down this person's alley, for he is the intin who oversees the cheniistry and pliysius classes. l-le also teaches just what is limi is made ot, which cornes under the heading ol biology. XX - 4 Qfctt' iam