Kewanee High School - Kewanite Yearbook (Kewanee, IL)

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Our Superintendent Leaders of a Democratic Mr. Charles Bruner y A 1-:cognition of the responsibilities of the supervision the educational system of any community in a democ- racy should be a commonplace. A firm believer in demo- cratic pro1:.s.:es with all of its ramifications, Mr. Charles Bruner, superintendent of schools of Kewanee, has com- bined tlze abilities of an educational specialist of public education and intelligent leadership to promote high educa- tional 'standards throughout Kewanee's school system. Mr. Bruner was graduated from the University of Indiana Where he later obtained an M. A. degree. He also has credit toward a Ph. D. degree, obtained at the Univer- sity of Chicago and Columbia University. Mr. Bruner has been superintendent of our school sys- tem for a number of years and though courses have chang- ed, teachers have come and gone, he has always maintained the high standards of our school system, being a guiding spirit in the molding of characters and personalities of students so that they are ab.le to enter the world better fitted to find their places in it. The members of Mr. Bruner's office staff are Miss Adela Wesebaum, his secretary, and Miss Letha Larson. Miss Wesebaum, known throughout the school system for her very efficient Work, is also secretary to the Board of Education. Miss Wesebaum and Miss Larson are very im- portant aids to Mr. Bruner in the administration of school affairs. i uk 'k 'k 'Ir 'Ir 8

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First Semester Student Council in Action. Standing : Carol Anderson. Walter Boney Shields. The Greatest Good for the Greatest Number In the Declaration of Independence Thomas Jefferson listed the rights endowed from a democratic nation and said that to secure these rights, Governments are insti- tuted among Men, deriving their just powers from the con- sent of the governed. In Kewanee High School, this same principle prevails. The Board of Education, and the faculty, act as our executive body, while the student council gives members of each class a voice in administering high school activities. We are proud of our democracy! is it if 'k 'ir 'Ir Q 7

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Institution , .l . . ,,,4..- . . Mr. R. M. Robinson, principal of Kewanee High School, is to be- highly commended for his excellent lead- ership and guidance. Principal Robinson's fricpsflv, gentle- manly way of associating with the students, wmttif.-r it be at assembly programs or personal conferences-l in his office, has been of outstanding significance in his' demo4 cratic leadership of Kewanee High School activities. His zeal for promoting democratic processes in the classrooms, in extra-curricular activities, and in every phase of school activity is one of Kewanee High School's most valuable assets. Students of K. H. S., especially the Seniors, are very grateful for Principal Robinson's worthy combination of leadership and ability. Mr. Robinson was graduated from River Falls Normal, and received his B. S. degree from Beloit College. He at- tended the University of Minnesota Where he obtained his M. A. degree. He has also taken graduate work at the University of Wisconsin and the College of the Pacific. Mr. Robinson is capably assisted in the office by friendly Miss Genevieve Saygh. Miss Saygh is secretary to Mr. Robinson and general secretary in the office. She also gives valuable aid to the student body. l Both Mr. Robinson and Miss Saygh are advisers of various school organizations. Mr. Robinson is adviser for the student council and financial adviser for the Kewanite. Miss Saygh supervises the Tri-Y. Qui? Principal M1v..R. M. Robinson if if ak ak N . 9 J