Joplin High School - Joplimo Yearbook (Joplin, MO)

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r. 1. . Elliot SZ!fJC'1'I'IIfClItll'lIf of 1110 Joplin Public Sflzools lfnder the g'uidz1nc'o oli Hr. Elliot l1lL1Cll inrogrm-ss and iinproveinent has hc-en inude in the ,loplin School System. lflis enthusiasin, his love lor vouth has made it possihle For sueciess to eoine to him. A friend ol' :ill who seek his friendship, he has eoine to hold ai plzure in the hearts of all who know him. , . , . . . . Hr. lplhot s interests are varied. He is Il lover oi all things good and llGZ1L,lfllwLllLIl,l't, literature, and niusie. An impressive speaker, he is 11 favorite with the student body. These statements taken from :Ln artiele which he addressed to the senior Class of 1934 typifv his per- sonality :uid el1zu'f1eter: 'A . . . he glad of life lJtti'Z1llSl' it gives you Z1 ehanee to love your fellow nizlng he zihle to look up to the stars in silent Con- teinplzilion of His Infinite l'niveise: fear nothing exvept ig'norzu1c'e, greed, dishonesty, eowardiee, or lllSI'flllU1Lll'I he governed hv your admiration of vir- tues, rather than hy vour disgust of vieei eovet noth- ing that is your neighbor's except his kindness of heart und his gentleness ol mannerg spend as much time as you nun in Ciod's outsof-doorsf' Beeause he is earnestly interested in what stu- dents are doing, heeuuse he is helpful in so manv Xvuvs, and lBCl'ZlLlSC' he does mueh to make sehool life enioyuhle. we consider ourselves fortunate indeed to have Mr. lilliot at the head of our school system. 18

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rllhe Qftice Staff ln referring to the office staff of Joplin High School, the descriptive phrase Hahle lieutenants may he most truly applied. Theirs is the immense task of keeping in order the many records pertaining' to attendance, grades, enrollment, schedules, programs, etc., and doing at the same time other routine work which the school requires. Many of the school's disciplinary problems fall to their lot, too. Although some of their contacts with the members of the student body are unpleasant, for the most part there is a mutual good feeling, friendship, and understanding between them and the students. In the photo above we sec Miss XVilliamson, Dean of Girls, Mr. Roy Greer, Dean of Boys, Miss Martin, Sccretaryg and De- Forest Young, one of the many students who come daily to one or the other of these people for help or advice. Miss XVilliamson, because ot' her kindness and helpfulness is well-liked hy all girls. Mr. Greer is one of the most popular men oi' the faculty. llis und:-rstanding of boys and his technique in working with them is admirable. Capable, efficient, and friendly, Miss Martin is liked by hoys and girls equally, and is always ready to give assistance in ironing out the tangled details ol' school life. Q QQ 17

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Mr. Blaine P1'i1icipaZ of the High School . During the years that Mr. Blaine has been principal of joplin Senior High School, he has become an integral part of it. He is known to all the students as a man with a genuine interest in the student body, and as a man of fine character, with a sympathetic un- derstanding ol the problems that so often confront the pupils of our high school. Through the many years that Mr. Blaine has been principal, Joplin Senior High School has increased in enrollment, acquired more adequate equipment, developed a Wider scope of courses in the curriculum, and has become outstanding in participation in all kinds of worthwhile activities. Much of the national recognition that has come our wayfa great deal more, by the way, than the average high school may point to as its own- is due, in no small part, to the efforts of Mr. Blaine. His interest in all kinds of competitive contests has awakened in the student body a desire to enter many contests of Value, and to conquer the obstacles in the pathway of achievement. Mr. Blaine, Well-known for his unceasing efforts in keeping our school high upon the roll of scholastic standing, famous for his success in main- taining harmony between the various departments of the school, and noted for his interest in the Varied problems of high school students, and high school life, is a principal we are proud to have in charge of the destinies of a great high school. 19