Manual High School - Mirror Yearbook (Peoria, IL)

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ur Aa'mz'nsZmZ0rs CZOIDZ School Aa'mz'nz's1fmtz'0n Dr, Mark Bills, Superintendent of Schools, has led us through another successful year. Peoria is truly lucky to have such a competent person as the head of its school system. Dr. Bills, who is dedicated to progress, avidly sup- ported the move to our new school. Through the interest of the Board of Educa- tion, our new school has moved forward. Com- posed of dedicated citizens, the Board serves the communitywithout monetary compensation, The administrative policies which the present Board determines affect the future of our com- munity. Left to right: Mr, Jackson Newlin, Mr, F. M. Bourl and, President ofthe Board of Education, Mrs. Virginia Newell, Mrs. Betty Cleaver, Mr, Robert Jamieson, and Mr. Espey Williamson,pose in their meeting room at the Board of Education Building. 5 Dr. Mark Bills, Superintendent of the Peoria Public School system. 26

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Vocational, Cultural, ana' Physical Interests The stage is set for various uses in our new auditorium. M asic Department Manual has always been noted for its fine vocal music department, stage band, orchestra, and marching band. Our choir this year, has made a wonderful effort and their wish for new robes will soon be full -filled. The band, also, is working to buy new uniforms. Physical Eclacation Along with the regular Physical Education Classes, all sophomores have Driver's Educa- tion Classes twice a week and seniors have Health classes. With the new facilities the ac- tivities has greatly increased. The old locker room above has been deserted for the last time. Jerry Miller shows his family around in the shower room at dedication day. mmmm T, - , , M, rs g , x W 2 f. qi lr zz iz ral Y .W asf My X X' 2

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Are Interested in M anna! Manual H zlgh Leaders In this message for our '63 Mirror, Mr. Weldin encourages our students to move toward success. He says, The greatest game in the world is success and every man who is a man is playing his cards to win. Success is made up of many attributes and no one element in itself can assure it. The fixed star of ambition is the eternal guide which beckons men on the goal of success. Courtesy and politeness are but rungs on the ladder to success. Our principal, Mr. Harold Weldin is a graduate of Manual High School and exem- plifies the Manual spirit. Mr. Weldin re- ceived his B.S. Degree from NorthWestern University and his M.S. Degree from the University of Illinois . Mr. Harold Weldin, our princip Mr. George Mason, our assistant principal, ale Miss Irene Mullan, Dean of Girls. al, Mr. John Wilkinson, head counselor. N Mrs. Margaret Tucker, counselor. girls' Mr. Franklin Dale, boys' counselor.