Kewanee High School - Kewanite Yearbook (Kewanee, IL)

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Teache and Auditing Committee Mr W B Russell, Mr. V. D. Curtis, Mr F H Steele. The Board of Education The Board of Educa:tion, in addition to its many tasks of supervision, has done much to promote a feeling of demo- cracy throughout the school system. Their encouraging guidance has not only helped the students to appreciate democracy. but will make them realize what they, as futgre citizens, are expected to o. , xx ' . Y 5, an 1 ra- if President Building Grounds and S nply Dr. L. L. Spanabel. Comfmftee Mr. E. F. Lindbeck, M1 Fred Por ter, Mr. L. E. Mitton. Being fully aware of the changing conditions of the world today, the Board of Education did everything possi- ble to promote a lasting appreciation of our democracy and the privileges it offers to students-future citizens. The Board of Education was instrumental in encouraging a study of programs that could be used to promote this appre- ciation of Democracy in Kewanee's schools. The Board of Education, elected by the adult citizens of Kewanee, is in itself, the essence of the democratic pro- cess as We practice it in our everyday school affairs. In addition to its routine duties of supervising employment throughout the school system, repair and maintenance of school buildings and grounds, levying the school tax and disbursement of the annual school appropriation, the Board of Education has been a guiding influence represen- tative of the citizens of Kewanee. They have, indeed, Work- ed diligently for the Welfare of the educational system of Kewanee. Members of the Board of Education are Dr. L. L. Spanabel, president, Mr. F. H. Steele, proprietor of Steele's Bakery: Mr. Vernon D. Curtis, cashier of Kewanee Machin- ery and Conveyor Company, Mr. Louis Mitton, member of the office force at Walworthg Mr. Fred Porter and Mr. W. B. Russell, both employed in the office of the Kewanee Boiler Corporationg and Mr. E. F. Lindbeck, proprietor of the Music Store. 'A' if if ir 10 E

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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

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A In a democracy the most basic principle involved is the will of the community. In Kewanee, once every year, the fathers, mothers, and all other adults go to the polls to choose their representatives to formulate the policies of KeWanee's educational system. No step in the functions of the educational organization of Kewanee could be of greater importance than the election of these represent- atives-the Board of Education. To the Board of Education is thus entrusted the confidence and sanction of the public in maintaining the general, guiding principles of school activity. These basic principles formulated by the Board are of utmost import- ance in the education of students-the future citizens of America. It is particularly fitting that students should be aware of the responsibilities of the voter in going to the polls to elect those who will represent their point of view most effectively. For Seniors, the opportunity will soon come for participating in elections which determine the general will of the community. Being directly under the influence of those with heavy responsibilities concerning their own Welfare they will be better able to understand and ap- preciate the functions of those to whom they delegate administrative powers. ' Reading About the Candidates. Off To the Polls. Mrs. F. A. Kirby. Mr. W. T. Price The Community At the Polls Through the votes of all types of people in the com- munity of Kewanee, members of the Board of Education are elected. This democratic factor does much to acquaint the students with the' respon- sibilities of being a citizen, and thus aids greatly in in- suring the basic principles of democracy. l'Il See What Mrs. Smith Th nks Mrs. Elmer Peterson ir ir 'ir ir ir 11