Joplin High School - Joplimo Yearbook (Joplin, MO)

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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

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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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Glen Deatherage Vice Prmfifaal of the High Sdzoof The students of Joplin High. School have been very fortunate this year in having Mr. Deatherage as vice principal. He has an en- viable reputation as a teacher and adminis- trator. His versatility is shown by the width of his experiences as a teacher, ranging from the position of chemistry instructor' to that of draniatics coach in the various schools in which he has taught. After having served as principal of the high school in Carthage, Missouri, and as principal of the Central High School and junior College in St. joseph, Missouri, Mr. Deatherage was, until 19344, a salesman for a text book company. At that time he became principal of the North junior High School in Joplin, and remained there until he became vice principal of the high school this year. Of the subjects he has taught Mr. Deather- age chooses English and history as his favor- ite ones, His hobbies are camping out and hunting. Being a very human, interesting, and un- derstanding man, Mr. Deatherage has be- come a great friend of the student bodv. It is with great pleasure and pride that ive number him as a member of our faculty, and as one of the administrative heads of our school. 20