Ottumwa High School - Argus Yearbook (Ottumwa, IA)

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 Behind the scenes Mrs. Lawrence, President Mrs. Matt Lawrence, an out- standing personality known to Ol- tumwans as a prominent leader in civic activities, now holds the position ns the first woman president of the Board of Education. Her friendly and gracious manner of presiding over meetings develops unity among her co-workers, enabling goals to be suc- cessfully won. June Clouse, Miss Jones, Sec'y McLain at the Board Office Supt. Douma In connection with the Board of Education, an office is maintained for the pur|H)Sc of direct- ing some of the secretarial duties of the board. These working in the office, per- forming efficient and de- pendable service for the welfare of the school system, arc Clair Jones, superintendent's s c c r e- tary; June Clouse, office secretary; and Emmaline Weeks. The regulation and controlling of teach- ers' and custodians' pay- rolls, book keeping, and general office work sum- marize the tasks of this loyal office staff. work in many ways. Through this office are issued many work permits, enabling students to occupy part time jobs. The efforts of the Board of Education to better our schools deserve everyone's approval. The main reason for the success of Ot- tumwa's growing public school system is the work of the Superintendent of Schools, Mr. Frank W. Douma. Mr. Douma has held this position for eight years. During this period it has been his duty to co-ordinate the work of all the schools so that they will fulfill the state requirements. Along with his work with the Ottumwa schools he is a member of the State Board of Control of Athletics, and the North Central Association of high schools and colleges. Another man who has an important position in the operation of the schools is the secretary of the board, Mr. Walter McLain. Besides keeping an accurate record of all board proceedings, he also has charge of the maintenance department. This includes the handling of the insurance carried by the schools, securing the many supplies and sports equipment that is needed, and any other business or financial transactions that might arise. Under the guidance of these people, Ot- tumwa schools will continue to rank among the best. Pace 13

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Mrs. M. L. Lawrence, G. W. Loerke. S. G. Rickard, C. D. Evans, Supt. Doumn, Walter McLain, H. V. Wilson, H. E. Wing. L. A. Reedquist BOARD OF EDUCATION The foundation of each student's school success, if traced to the beginning, will be found in the efforts put forth by the Board of Education. The seven members of the board are Mrs. Matt Lawrence, Harold Wil- son, Charles Evans, Dr. Gerald Loerkc, Sam Rickard, Dr. Harry Wing, and Lawrence Reedquist. The general public, in electing the Board of Education, knows very little concerning the work and time spent by the participants, in making the Ottumwa schools among the finest institutions of learning in the state of Iowa. The officers elected within the board are Mrs. Matt Lawrence, president; Harold Wilson, vice-president. The secretary, Wal- ter McLain, and the treasurer, Arthur Traut- wein, not members, are appointed by the board and elected by the people respectively. Some of the many important duties of the Board of Education include the appoint- ment of the following committees by the president: the personnel committee—Dr. Gerald Loerke, chairman; Harold Wilson, and Charles Evans; purchasing committee Harold Wilson, chairman; Sam Rickard, and Dr. Gerald Loerke; finance and insur- ance committee—Sam Rickard, chairman; Charles Evans and Lawrence Reedquist; athletic field committee—Dr. Harry Wing, chairman; and Lawrence Reedquist. Mrs. Lawrence is also chairman of the building committee. Under her supervision, each member of the Board oversees the functions of certain Ottumwa schools. The election of a school superintendent and the hiring of teachers and custodians are also uppermost in the work of the board members. Although this Board of Education at times seems to be “dull and uninteresting to most “teen-agers, they do respect their Page 12

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J. Van Antwerp L. King L. Bristow F. Burrish E. Davis R. Day S. Aas H. Cox C. Dayton C. Alton D. Creswcll M. Eighme V. Bcrnau L. Crozicr C. Enoch K. Brady A. Danielson F. Fast J. F. VAN ANTWERP—Principal. B. A.. M. A., Hanover College, University of Iowa. LOIS M. KING Assistant Principal. Dean of Girls, Argus Annual Adviser. B. A., Grinncll College. SELiMA AAS—Glee Clubs, Mixed Chorus. B. M., University of Kansas. C. E. ALTON—Biology. B. S., Illinois Stale Teach- ers' College. VIDA BERNAU Girls’ Physical Education, G. A. A., Pep and Student Assemblies. B. S., Northwest Missouri State Teachers' College. KATHRYN BRADY—English. B. A.. University of Iowa. LEONARD W. BRISTOW—Printing. Iowa Wes- leyan College. FLORENCE BURRISH English, Publications’ Cri- tic. B. A., University of Iowa. HELEN COX—Clothing. Hi-Tri. B. A.. University of Iowa. DORRIS CRESWELL—Typing, Jr. Business Train- ing, Argus News. B. A., Coe College, University of Iowa. L. Z. CROZIER Physics, Aeronautics. Public Ad- dress System. B. A., Washington and Jefferson. ARLENE DANIELSON- -English, Speech. Drama- tic Club, Players' Club. B. A., M. A., St. Olaf Col- lege, University of Iowa. ELIZABETH DAVIS—History, Counsellor. B. A.. Grinncll College. ROSCOE DAY—Biology, Golf. B. A.. M. S., Fletcher College, University of Iowa. CLEVELAND DAYTON—Band. MARIETTA EIGHME Art, Art Club. Sophomore Class Adviser. B. A., University of Iowa. CLARA B. ENOCH—English, Torch Club. B. A.. University of Iowa. FLORENCE FAST—History, Junior Class Adviser, Cafeteria Cashier. B. A.. University of Nebraska. Page 14