Perry High School - Clock Yearbook (Massillon, OH)

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Tyk- 6 J 61 'N 3' 'x 'Q ki Ya n u Q EJ C C. l ' Paulp ' -Cot-D ' .lust why is a book, any kind of a book, dedicated to a person? ls it because that person is well-liked by those who come under his jurisdiction? ls it because he bas an effervescent personality? Or is it because he is a good .loe ? If any book is dedicated to a person solely on the above propositions, then the book should not have been produced in the first place because the dedication becomes a method of buttering up individuals who A book is dedicated to a person because he shows interest, a real, down to earth genuine interest, in every phase of school life. No other man associated with Perry Local Schools has devoted more of his time, drive, and energy for the advancement of this school system than Mr. Pfeiffer. During the Second World War Winston Churchill PAUL PFEIFFER have already buttered up the publication staff members. We, the members of the 1961 Clock, have not been buttered up by either of the two gentlemen to whom this book is dedicated. We prefer it that way. But we must say in all sincerity that we have received ob- jective cooperation, if there is any such thing, from both men to whom this book is dedicated-Paul Pfeif- fer, executive head of Perry Schools, and Robert Flan- ders, principal of Perry High School. was never seen without a cigar in his mouth. That cigar was seen everywhere. And Mr. Pfeiffer is as ubiquitous as Mr. Churchill's cigar. Just think back, how many functions have you been to that you liaven't seen Mr. Pfeiffer? If Mr. Pfeiffer doesn't have in- terest, devotion, and love for his schools, then no one does.

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Tlwdocb Table 06 Comiuzb Page Nwmbov Introduction, , , , , . , 1 Dedication .... . . . 12 Class Officers. . . . . . 14 Freshmen ,,,,, , , , 16 Sophomores. . . . 36 .luniors ....... . . . 51 Seniors ......... . . . 65 Academic Section , , , , , , 99 Teachers ........ . . .104 Clubs, Organizations ,,,,,,,, , , ,110 The Perry High Alma Mater , , , , , ,139 Football ............... . . .140 Basketball. . . . . 149 Track ..... . . .156 Baseball ,,,, , , ,158 Cheerleaders . . . . . .160 Highlights. . . . . .162 Publications , , . . .178 Advertising .... . . .132 Index ...... . . .205

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up - 0 dv ' r f :Z , 19' fa is Q Q, t gex Since Mr. Pfeiffer has been executive head, his ad- ministrative duties have increased with the growth of the community. As the population of Perry Town- ship increases, there will be a steady need for more schools and classrooms. Aware of this problem, Mr. Pfeiffer has spearheaded a drive for a junior high school which will open in September. Two new schools have been built-Watson and Lohr. Even before Wat- son was completed the dynamic growth of the com- munity necessitated an addition to that school. An addition had to be tacked on to Whipple Heights School. Two years ago when the first Clock was published, the staff of that publication described Robert Flanders as a man of many personalities who must be a friend to all his students and faculty. He is a liaison be- tween parents and individuals who come in contact with the school. He must be a disciplinarian-one of the most difficult tasks of the educator. He is a man of wisdom, full of sage counsel to those who need it. Times have not changed. Mr. Flanders is sti.ll that same man. The fact that he has not changed is proof that Mr. Flanders is a man of conviction. What is Besides the growing pains of the community, Mr. Pfeiffer has under his wings many teachers. His as- sociations with teachers cast him in the role of every- thing from a minister to a trouble shooter . . . Yes, and sometimes he even is cast in the role of an adminis- trator. Diligent, hardworking, humble, disceming, fair, just, and honest-the adjectives can flow ad infinitum to describe the Executive Head of Perry Local Schools. That's why we, the staff of the 1961 Clock, proudly co-dedicate this book to Paul Pfeiffer, Man Among Men. f his conviction. lt is that every student at Perry High should receive the best education available. Perry High during its five years of operation has emerged as one of the best schools in Stark County. During these five years, Perry High has had only one principal, Mr. Flanders. Much of the success of Perry High must be credited to the leadership that Mr. Flanders has given the school in the academic line. And so The Clock proudly co-dedicates this year's publication to Mr. Flanders, Man of Conviction.