Sexton High School - Oracle Yearbook (Lansing, MI)

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, A S l me exif Principal 1918 -1943 lt is with a deep appreciation of his loyalty, friendliness, and service that the students of the J, W. Sexton High School remember Charles E, LeFurge. .To his colleagues he was known as an able administrator, to the pupils and alumni of Central l-ligh he was at all times a true friend and a wise counselor. During his many years as principal of Central he guided the course of unknown hundreds, directing their lives into useful channels, l-lis life was dedicated to the elevation of school standards, and to this end he gave untiringly of his sound judgment and vast experience. With attention and interest glowing in his eyes, he would listen to the confidences and problems of the students and faculty, attempting at all times to formulate an agreement suitable to everyone concerned, Although he had been in poor health for many months before his death, he took great pleasure in the planning of our new building. There can be no finer memorial to lvlrs l.eFurge than the fine spirit of friendliness and cooperation which he has left with us at Sexton High. Page Four

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CHRISTIAN H. RGOSENRAAD, AB, AM Christian ll, Roosenraad, Principal ot J, NW Sexton High School and Dean ot lioys is regarded as a true friend of a student in need ot advice. He is always willing to help those who seek his counsel, and under his guidance the problems ot the indiyiduals ot the student body are niet and analyzed, We owe to Mrs Roosenraad many ot our oroaressiye achievements which have rnade our school one of the best, To you, Mr Roosenraod, we will toreyer be indebted and be appreciative ot your many ettorts to aid us on the road to success. E BEATRICE GIBBS, AB., AM. To our gracious Assistant Principal, Miss E Beatrice Gibbs, the student body of l W Sexton High School extends heart-felt thanks and appreciation. Your untiring assistance and aid as Dean of Girls and as Club Adviser can not be equalled tor its tune vvisdorn and sympathetic understanding During your absence from our niidst this past year, the realization ot these invaluable characteristics has been on actuality for us. To you, Miss Gibbs, may we say that your influence has niade a lasting irnbression upon our lives, and we thankyou tor it, Page Six