Valparaiso High School - Valenian Yearbook (Valparaiso, IN)

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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

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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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uracil ttu cJLeciciS f units Margaret Bartholomew — Home Economics; DePauw University; Valparaiso University; University of Chi- cago; Columbia University. Head of Home Economics Club. Cecil L. Bigelow — Industrial Arts: Ball State Teachers ' College, B.S.; University of Chicago, M.A. Well-liked director of manual training. Joseph B. Brown — Industrial Arts; Indiana State Teach- ers ' College, A.B.: Graduate work, Indiana University; Illinois University; University of Chicago, A.M. Heads the Tumbling Club. An ardent dieter. Sports enthusiast. Burton L. Conkling — English, Public Speaking, Dramatic Art; State University of Iowa, A.B., M.A. All students await the production of his Dramatics Club plays. Emma R. Foor — English, Journalism; Earlham College, A.B.; Graduate work. University of Chicago; University of Minnesota. Informal captain of Publications Depart- ment. Elsie Harrison — Physical Education; Ball State Teach- ers ' College, B.S.; Graduate work. University of South- ern California, University of Michigan. Keeps girls in- terested in sports. James M. Horner — Biology; Indiana Central College, B.S.; Graduate work, Indiana University. A newcomer to the faculty of V. H. S.