Joplin High School - Joplimo Yearbook (Joplin, MO)

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let s Explore flze Qasi anal ,qbresent . . . . . SUCIAL CE These expert historians of our school are always ready and eager to answer any perplexing questions. MISS CLARA GARDNER, at the left, teaches all the necessary datesg JAMES VAWTER, behind her, is the economics instructor, explaining all the functions of modern economy to us. MISS SUSAN HASWELL and MISS EMMA L. PRICE dedicate their time and effort to furthering the historical background of our students. E. O. HUMPHREY, social instructor, seems, in the above picture, to be intensely interested in CHARLES 0SBORN'S explanation of the globe. Their newer and more modern ideas make their history classes favorite paths of exploration of the past and present. Sixteen

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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

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TIME MARCHES ON! but pauses for a few moments inside Mr. Vawter's door, while these ECONOMIC STUDENTS MAKE USE OF TIME A vital part of our curricula is this course, because it prepares our up and coming citizens to face the future with open eyes and open minds, at a time when the welfare of our country depends on just such. knowledge. Interest in such subjects as eco- nomics, along' with the other vari- r 4 ed courses in social science, is con- stantly being stimulated by grow- ing enthusiasm on the part of student and teacher alike. Open discussions in which everyone may take advantage of our untouch- ' able 'trigght of free speech make the every day 4'g'rind smoother and more enjoyable .... Each in- structor does his best to guide the way or point out a better one, as Miss Haswell exemplifies to these HISTORY STUDENTS BEING S HOWN THE BEST WAY AROUND THE WORLD.