Ames High School - Spirit Yearbook (Ames, IA)

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To tin- seniors of '4s in memory of their years at Ames High—of the times spent in the chemistry lab. tin- shop. the history classroom ami the after hours time put in at the Boone- Aines football game, the music fes- tival. the Prom, all climaxed by the final Commencement ceremony- we dedicate the 1948 Spirit.

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2v. UU ins U'eucls S chool Si st em As the main executive department in our public school system, the superintendent’s office has numerous responsibilities. Seeing that the policies of the Board of Education are carried through is tlie principal job of Dr. Steven N. Watkins, superintendent, and his two assistants, Min. Gravce Elliott, who serves as his secretary, and Miss Laura Sayre, who works for Dr. Wat- kins and does secretarial work for the Board of Education. The purchase of all school supplies, from typing paper to those familiar text books, as well as instructional services and operation and maintenance of the school building, is handled by this office. Supervision of the nine Ames schools is carried out through their respective principals. “In discussing the problem of whether or not to hold any public forums this year, a group representing the several service and other local agencies decided to have one forum and bring to Ames some outstanding personality,” l)r. Watkins stated. ‘ Robert St. John was selected and his topic was “Dictatorship or Democracy.’ The forum was held Sunday afternoon, Feb. 15, and approximately 800 people attended. The program was thought to be quite successful and a similar policy will be followed next year,” concluded Superintendent Watkins. ★ Mi Sayre and Mrs, Klliott Six Superintendent Watkins Also sponsored by this office was night school, which was offered for three sessions. Included on this program were metal working, plastics, woodworking, commercial training, home eco- nomies, and photography. Headed by Everett Hit land, director of adult education, the various activities were conducted by several people. Miss Madalene Canvin taught shorthand with Mrs. Mvrna Green teaching typing. In charge of woodworking were Laurence Simmering and Ronald Easter. Miss Edna Mundt supervised the home economic classes, assisted by Mrs. Mary Welch. Miss Dorothy Dillan, Miss Ella Mae McDermott. Miss Dorothy Merrick, and Miss Gladys Olson. Richard Trump was in charge of photography. Highlight of the year for Superintendent Watkins was his tour through various sections of tin United States. One of ten Iowans chosen for this trip, he toured Chicago, Detroit, and New York. The group visited industry and big business to find out the things a high school student should know when he graduates. Because of the executive abilities of Dr. Watkins and his office personnel, Ames schools continued to function smoothly and efficiently throughout the school year.