Salem High School - Clarion Annual Yearbook (Salem, OR)

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James C. Nelson It isn't likely that Professor james C. Nelson will abandon the old school building without a few regrets and a goodly supply of memories. After all, when a man has spent twenty-three successful years in such an institution- flfteen as principal, eight as principal emerituwhe is quite liable to feel a certain affection and attachment for it, inconvenient and out-of-date though it may be. Mr. Nelson himself says: l can't conceive myself as much at home in any other building. My whole life has been centered around this one, and it won't seem like Salem High anywhere else. Of course, I hope the new building is successful g but I do wish this one had been made to do for a while. Yet all who are acquainted with jimmy know that the years to come will Gnd him forwarding activities and school spirit in the new high school with a zeal equal to that shown in the o . Ralph W. Tavenner As assistant principal of Salem High, Mr. Ralph W. Tavcnner has found little time for himself. Many of the students may not realize just how im- portant is Mr. Tavenner's place in the life of the school. Hc organized the Group Ill clubs. the Student Faculty committee, and was instrumental in forming the Sigma Lambda Chapter of the National Honor Society in Salem High, of which he is adviser. He has also carried out various re- searches which he felt were of interest to the students, and through constant contact with the problems of school activity he has become a most under- standing and helpful friend to the whole student body, ln regard to the new building, Mr. Tavenner gives the following desire: ul feel that the greatest wish l can offer our new school is a condition of comfort for all the students-a lack of the crowded conditions and noisy bus- tle which have been prevalent in the present building. l ciglil

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Fred Wolf A real interest in the school, a wil- lingness to advise and aid, a great un- derstanding, and an amazing efhciency -all these are in the person of Principal Fred Wolf. Working under great odds -a student body that grew larger and a building that didn't-hc, never- theless, has succeeded in maintaining interest in school activities, and by personal interest has insured each stu- dent a well-rounded school life. Mr. Wolf gives the following message to the students of Salem High School: The assembling and compilation of the record of the past year as set forth in this annual brings us to an impor- tant milestone in Salem High School history. Our hearts thrill with antici- pation as we approach the first dedica- tory Step in the inauguration of our program in the new environment. lt will take many years to endow the new school building with the memories that make the old building so dear to us, but we bring a spirit richly imbued with memorable accomplishments. And so a lingering farewell to a be- loved past and a joyous welcome to the future. l , .7 seven Silas Gaiser Perhaps not such an old friend, Mr. Silas Caiser is none the less a well- known and well-liked one. His three short years as superintendent of Salem Public Schools have proved him a friend and backer of Salem High-a willing adviser and a loyal supporter of school activities. My greatest ambition for the new school, says Mr. Gaiser, is that the student body will be capable of taking over the responsibilities of not only the proper care of the equipment but also the general control of the school on a constructive basis. I should like to picture the school as an actual laboratory for practicing democracy. I hope that the students who go in and out of those halls will appreciate thc fact that the community of Salem has provided them with unusual physi- cal equipment in facilitating their edu- cation. The only return the community will ever receive is in the service that each student may now and in the future give to Salem.

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A school as large as Salem High needs behind it an The School Board efhcient force to protect its interests and plan for its future. It was through the forethought and influence of the School Board that plans for a new school building were completed, and the anticipation of greater convenience and modern conditions is due to their broad-minded administration. The members who make up this Board to which much thanks is owed are E, A. Bradheld, chairman, Walter B. Minier, ex-chairman, F. E. Neerg Mrs. David Wright, Percy A. Cupperg and W. H. Burghardt, clerk. Mabel Robertson The girls of Salem High have felt themselves fortunate indeed to have always at their disposal the advice and aid of their Dean, Miss Mabel Robert- son. Ready at all times to be of service, Miss Robertson has proved herself more than capable of holding such a position. She is beloved by all the girls, who look to her for help in the little things that mean so much to them -a needle and thread in an emergency, advice on puzzling problem. Her office is always open for anyone who may wish to use the telephone or the medi- cine box. Through her organization of the Girls' League, Miss Robertson has made innumerable friends among the girls and has strengthened these friend- ships by her sensible advice and ready support. An example herself, she has inspired many a girl to seek perfection in personal care, etiquette, and de- velopment of personality, nine