Ames High School - Spirit Yearbook (Ames, IA)

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Many hands reached out to help you, numbers of the class of 11)55, in laying your foundations for tin future. As you ••onsider your high s» h».ol graduation, we know you must In deeply grateful for the low and security of » ood American homes, for open-doored churches pointing out to you the fundamental issues of life, for schools staffed with teachers who really cared about you as individuals, for a com- munity willing to sacrifice that you might be ready for what lies ahead. We of the faculty hope that you will aim in the future at continue»! growth in human and spiritual relationships, in eco- nomic efficiency and social responsibility. We hope, furthermore, that you continue in support the democratic process to believe in supreme worth, dignity and unique char- acter of each individual person. We wish each of you » ontinued success and happiness in the hope that you. the community and even the entire world will be a little better because you at one time were Ames High students. Best of luck, seniors! Mr. Adains. principal, deserves the ad- miration of the student body for the help and guidance he has given throughout the past year. The principal’s greatest duty is the task of making out schedules to satisfy 526 students. All of the activities of flu high school revolve around the office of the principal. What is sometimes confusion is put in •rder by the office staff, which is composed of Mrs. Daisy Flack. Miss Barbara Hvler, and the student help: Zoya Sobolev. Sharon Fieri. Jo Ann Sehrampfer. Terry Broad- well. Marcia Wilsie. Judy Broadwell, Bos- nian- Ritland. Dorothy Van Der Wilt. Joyce Lilly. Mary K. Winkler. Mary Lou McCardle. Herbert Adams Miss Barb Hitler and Mrs. Daisy Flack Frinci ial's Office Seven

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iiperin ten Jen I oj J cloo(s I hroughout tlie history of American education. the puhlie schools have been recognized ;is the foundation of our society. Dur schools have been charged with the task of building citizens, with an under- standing of their inheritances of tin past and their future responsibilities. Today, as never before, our students must be helped to understand and appreciate our demo- cratie way of life and the necessity of preserving it in the future. The public school is the one great insti- tution which we must maintain if we are to continue to build strong foundations for our future society. We are charged with tin- responsibility of providing the oppor- tunity of a free public education to every boy and girl. The kind and amount of education our boys and girls receive de- pend entirely on the effort and willingness of the community to maintain good schools. Adequate school facilities society is to be supported by a strong and dependable foundation. Harry .’. McPhail Mr. McPhail, who has just completed his fourth successful year as superintendent of the Ames Public School system, is leav- ing Ames to take a position at Freeport, Illinois. During the past year Mr. McPhail has successfully coordinated the school's activities and functions. He further de- veloped the schools' educational facilities and programs. The superintendent office staff is made up of Harry R. McPhail, superintendent of schools; Frank B. Howell, secretary to Board of Education; Mrs. Grayce I. El- liott, secretary to superintendent; Miss Laura Sayre, secretary to Board secretary; Mrs. Edna H. Davis, bookkeeper; Miss Mins Diane Schultz. Mrs. Edna Davis. Miss I.aura Sayre and Diane ScllUIt .. SCCl'Ctarv. Mrs. Grayce Elliott. Superintendent's office. ' Six

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STANDING: Thomas K. IIannum, Don S. Stevens, Karl Holtz, Frank It. Hotcell. SKATKD: Leslie It. Harrison, Mrs. Lee Hose It rook, Frank Ailatns, Mrs. Julia Cole llVWni, Harry «’. McFhail. BOARD OP EDUCATION CO-ORDINATES SCHOOL ACTIVITIES AND POLICIES The Board of Education acts as the governing body of the public school system. The Board plans the budget and is in charge of all school financial matters as well as deciding all school policies. Election is held each March to elect members for three-vear terms. Terms are stag- gered so there will always be experienced mem- bers on the Board. The Board of Education elects the Superin- tendent of schools, who is the executive officer of the board. The Board appoints a secretary for each year, and a treasurer is elected every two years. Members of the 1954-55 Board of Edu- cation are: Frank E. Adams, President: Prank B. Howell. Secretary; Hiram Munn. Treasurer; Thomas E. Hannum; Leslie B. Harrison: Earl Holtz; Mrs. Lee Bosebrook: Don S. Stevens; Mrs. Julia Dole Welden: Superintendent Harry R. McPhail. Mr. Howell, who has been secretary of the Board for thirty-two years, also serves as purchasin gagent. His duties include the pur- chasing of school supplies and the responsibility for the rental of school property. Regular meetings of the Board are held on the second Monday in each calendar month and arc always open to the public. Special meetings, also open to the public, may be called when necessary. An election was held on March 14 and Mrs. Lee Rosebrook. Dr. Julia Cole Welden. and Earl Holtz were re-elected for the coming term. The Board of Education is cognizant of the increasing enrollment in the public school sys- tems. especially as it applies to the Ames School System. Studies have been made of projected enrollments and tentative plans have been made for providing housing at the secondary school level. A recent bond issue was passed by an eighty-two percent majority for the construction of fifteen classrooms on the elementary school level. It is expected that these classrooms will be completed for the opening of the 1956-57 term. Fifth t