Valparaiso High School - Valenian Yearbook (Valparaiso, IN)

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m eSSciaeS to S lllClCIl Is Youth is the time of much dream- ing. We all dream of becoming il- lustrious men or women and receiv- ing the plaudits of our fellows. This is as it should be, for we receive much inspiration from our dreams, and out of them come great things. But man, through the centuries, has learned that dreams are never real- ized by wishful thinking but only through self-denial and strenuous effort do they come true. America ' s greatest need is, men and women who are mentally well adjusted and physically fit to en- dure. May each of you be the man or woman whom America ne eds. H.M. lessee. Principal. HOMER ML JESSEE, Principal Mr. Jessee gives attention to his school correspondence. r. AeSSec L omiJlefeJ Jhirtii UJcarS ol Service Valparaiso University, B. S.; Indiana State Teachers ' College, A. B.; Uni- versity of Chicago. Mr. Jessee is the one to whom the students of V. H. S. may turn for per- sonal advice. He has the information and experience to meet the many needs of the boys and girls and their school. He has successfully controlled the affairs of the high school for thirty years and has maintained its excellent stand- ing among the schools of its size. Mr. Jessee has kept the morale of the stu- dent body high and has inspired good sports- manship and confidence in every participant of school life. Mrs. Charlotte Barkley, a graduate of Val- paraiso High School, is Mr. Jessee ' s secretary. Charlotte is a friend to all whose steps pass through the halls of this building. Charlotte ' s ditties in the office and about the building bring her in daily contact zuith the students and teachers. CHARLOTTE BARKLEY Secretary to the principal

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ROY B. JULIAN, Superintendent Mr. Julian counsels Cornelia Powell. M. ministration Kjivei You have completed another year of your high school education. You have recently seen the unfolding of history in a most amazing way. It is now your opportunity to lend your strength and training to the pres- ervation of your country in this hour of national crisis. The best way to do this is to prepare yourself for the jobs that must be done. Con- tinue your school in the regular way. Be prompt and reliable in all things. This is what your government de- sires of you now. If you live coura- geously and learn to think clearly, your efforts will help to save our civilization for the generations to come. R. B. Julian. Superintendent i: julian rctiuc in i ' t ' anti Jraanizati ons Indiana State Teachers ' College; Butler University, A. B.; Graduate work, University of Chicago, Indiana University, M. A. Since Mr. Julian took office, he has worked not only to maintain the sys- tem ' s high ranking among Northern Indiana schools, but also to improve it. He has been active in local and state organizations. At the present, Mr. Julian is a member of the state Teachers ' Retire- ment Board. He is chairman of the Porter grace rickard County Red Cross Association, is on the Secretary to the superintendent Public Library Board, and is a member of the Rotary Club. Another person indispensable to the school is Mrs. Grace Rickard, who in addition to helping Mr. Julian has charge of the high school book store. In addition to her many duties as secretary to Mr. Julian. Grace also sells school supplies to the students.

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GERALD H. STONER President Jht ' ee V -itizend Direct S chooiA The school board of Valparaiso is composed of three cit- izens who may be either men or women and may be members of any vocation or profession. They are appointed by the city council on the recommendation of the mayor. The term of office is three years, but a member usually serves at least two terms and his position changes each year by rotation. The major job of the board is to make the budget and formulate the policies for the public schools. The members initiate the construction of new buildings and improvements. Last, but not least, on the recommendation of the superintendent of schools, they contract the teachers for all Valparaiso public schools. Dr. Gerald H. Stoner The life of a doctor is often a variety of experi- ences. Such is the case of Dr. Stoner, who is serving his third year on the Board of Education. He now holds the position of president. Dr. Stoner, a native of Por- ter County, was graduated from Wabash College and the former American Col- lege of Physicians and Surgeons. Marvin C. Cain Mr. Cain, the auditor of the Continental Diamond Fibre Company of Valpa- raiso, is a graduate of Washington Township High School here in Porter County. He now holds the position of treasurer on the school board. He is not only the youngest member of the board, but also is the newest, this being his sec- ond year of service. MARVIN C. CAIN Treasurer Mrs. Maude V. Douglas Mrs. Douglas, the wife of a local doctor, is the second woman to hold a position on the Valparaiso Board of Education. This year she is serving as secretary and is completing her fourth year. Mrs. Douglas, a graduate of Albion College, Michigan, is well-known in Valparaiso for her club activities. GO GO MAUDE V. DOUGLAS Secretary