Joplin High School - Joplimo Yearbook (Joplin, MO)

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How often have we entered the door to this roomeTHE OFFICEA past a line of chairs in which some troubled souls make themselves at home, awaiting their trial in Mr. Deatherage's court to the left of the main office. Perhaps we have approached this long desk to present a new alibi for not showing up until second hour, or a plea to have a schedule changed, to better meet our convenience. Many times a day the telephone Knot for student usej rings with requests for records which are carefully arranged in the large file behind the desk. Such is the usual buzz of activity so strikingly in contrast to the quiet emptiness pictured above. Wall plaques telling of J. H. S. victories, orderly boxes of schedule cards, calendars recording student activities, eeall tell the story of the life they represent, as the old grandfather clock, just inside the door, keeps watch, and steadily ticks out the periods of the day. Fourt c een

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At the head of the receiv- ing line for late arrivals and so-called ditchers in the masculine line, stands ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL ROY E. GREER, with a stern brow and a firm re- mark assuring that that boy will be on time to- morrow. Underneath that n e c e s s a r y disciplinary manner, however, is a warm heart and a sense of humor that we have all found and admired. 'QM ,f-L-, e gaculty esi e s A quaint little lady, bus- tling from a class of math- ematical prodigies to her post behind her desk in the office, pictures to us MISS MARGARET WILLIAM- SON, DEAN OF GIRLS. As we take our troubles and excuses to her, a cheery smile and a Welcoming Word are sure to greet us, making us feel we have found a friend. Fifteen :M 'fZL:.:2 ULHQZZQLV QILIEZEQ9