Freeport High School - Polaris Yearbook (Freeport, IL)

Page 12 text:

1' ms i s 1, Ml, ,, .. Q is A nik Wx gn.-nuns-ll Principal Reuben Baumgartner is eager to counsel students, and welcomes them into his oftice. He prepares to hold a conference with a college-bound senior. Mr. Bciumgortner Guides Students, Faculty Principal ot Freeport High School is Reuben A. Baumgartner. Although Mr. HB has been with FHS tor many years, this is only his tourth year as prin- cipal. Betore rising to his present position, he taught mathematics tor II years. Acting as supervisor ot FHS is most important ot his various duties. As well as seeing that all subjects and courses are lcept up to date, Mr. Baumgartner is Freeport Highs contact with the superintendent ot schools and with other members ot the adrninis' 8 tration. By co-ordinating this school with other high schools, he develops new ideas to be carried out in our high school: this year he has been concerned with the guidance program. As principal, he must also carry on much ottice worlc, such as planning School activities, aiding the taculty, and seeing that each day runs smoothly. lvlr. Baumgartner is always willing to listen to and advise students on their tuture plans.

Page 11 text:

ing Lights In the darkness ot'the skies, various bright stars have long served as guide- posts. In the uncertainty of school lite, the administration and faculty fill a similar position as they help the stu- dents give meaning to their lives. Q The North Star or Polaris is the most important star in the sky. Represent- ing this heavenly body is Principal Reuben A. Baumgartner, the foremost person in FHS. O P Polaris Star A...

Page 13 text:

Josef Spudicih has Two iobs aT FreeporT High School: dean ol boys', and assislanT principal. Mr. Spudich aT- Tended Mc-Kendree College, The UniversiTy of Missouri, and Columbia Universiiy, obTaining his Bachelor of ArTs and MasTer oT ArTs degrees. As The dean oi boys, Mr. Spudich helps The sTudenTs wilh Their personal problems, and helps Them To aTTain a solid educaTion. Through careful consideraTion, he guides all FHS boys in selecTing Their TuTure iobs or colleges. I Miss MargueriTe J. Huebner, FreeporT High School's dean of girls, is always willing To give advice aT any Time. Her obiecTive is To male sure ThaT all girls have a good background. Miss Huebner helps The sTudenTs To plan Their sched- ules, choose Their iobs, and helps Them obTain The goals oT higher educaTion, Believing ThaT Triendship and guidance go hand in hand, she is always ready To help FHS girls wiTh Their personal problems. Pxiler eighT years under The guidance oT Lloyd A. Sies- sel, John WhiTon sTepped inTo The posiTion oT presidenT oT The board of eduraTion This year. The board, also con- sisTing oT Harry Mcphail, led CarpenTer, Charles FursT, Dan Hurfle, B. E. Fishburn, and Don Jepsen spenT The year improving our school sysTem, including The inTroducTion of a new reTerendum Tor expansion oT our high school. 15 A-fvsvi. Josef Spudich, Dean of Boys and Assistant Princi- pal, helps many sfudenfs with their pfoblems. ix., MA, ,,, ,- Miss Marguerite Huebner, Dean of Girls, is always willing To counsel with a student. Members of the School Board for The l959-1960 school year are: Lloyd Giessel, Charles Furst, Harry McPhail, John Whiton, Ted Carpenter, Dan Hirtle, and B. E. Fishburn.