Ames High School - Spirit Yearbook (Ames, IA)

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Assisting him in the office are Mrs. Grayce Elliott, secretary to the superin- tendent; Miss Laura Sayre, secretary to the business manager; and a newcomer to the office, Mrs. Edna Davis, bookkeeper. The business manager. Frank B. Howell, also has his office in the superintendent’s section. The principal’s office is the scene of many a student interview, and the gather- ing place for the speakers on the daily sound system announcements. Here Mr. C. Herbert Adams, principal of Ames High School, spends a busy year, welcoming visitors and new students, interviewing stu- dent teachers, dictating letters, and adding the finishing touches to the numerous proj- ects that make Ames High noted for its high standards and ideals. The knights of the office staff are Miss Beverly Gore, head secretary to Mr. Adams, and Miss Pauline Houk. assistant secretary. These girls conduct all the general office business and supervise the student office workers. Mrs. Grayer Elliott. Miss Laura Sayre and Mrs. Edna Davis Ames High Mr. Harry It. McPhail. superintendent of Ames schools A new member of the school administration is Mr. Harry R. McPhail, superintendent of schools. Replacing Dr. Steven X. Watkins, who took a similar position in Lin- coln. Nebraska. Mr. McPhail serves as coordinator of the nine public schools in Ames. Mr. McPhail has had most of his experience in Iowa schools, coming to Ames from Davenport where he was director of elementary schools in the school system there. The versatile edu- cator is active in various civic groups, including the Rotary club. Masonic lodge, and the Red Cross.