Atwater Consolidated High School - Speedometer Yearbook (Atwater, OH)

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Iqpssosmrrsn 0 THE COUNTY ADMINISTRATIVE AND SUPERVISORY STAFF 1. J, V. McDowell, County Superintendent 2. Mrs. Pauline Young, Assistant Superintendent 1 -Music Gladys M. Thompson, Assistant Superintendent Music 4. J. W. Dirkson, Assistant Superintendent-Maw ual Arts 5. Mrs. Gertrude M. Warman, Assistant Superin- tendent-Art and Writing 6. Margaret M. Nash. Assistant Superintendent- Music 7. Mildred P. Armstrong, Secretary 8. R. M. Whittlesey, Atwater,-Vice-President County Board of Education 9. Mrs. Edith S. Harmon, Aurora-Member Coun- ty Board of Education. 10. S. R. Carlisle, Garrettsville-President County Board of Education 11. R. B. Richards, Brimtield-Member County Board of Education 11. It. B. Richards, Brimfield-Member County Board of Education 12. A. W. Messenger, Windham-Member County Board of Education. Not alone because this issue of The Speedomet- er is dedicated to them, among others, but be- cause they are the fundamental unit of the county educational system, the County Board of Educa- tional receives first mention. This group, elected by the people for a term of four years, meets bi-monthly, and gives general oversight to the educational policies of our county. Since this Board chooses the county and assistant superinendents, and consequently controls their activities, it is in their power to hinder educational progress by a reactionary attitude, or to further it by approving progressive methods. It is a satis- faction to testify that the Portage County Board is distinctly a forward-looking one. Our high standing among the county school systems of the state is sufficient proof of this. Stanley R. Carlisle of Garrettsville was chosen President at the January meeting, with Roy 0. Whittlesey of Atwater, Vice-President and Mrs. Edith S. Harmon of Aurora, chairman of the Audit- ing Committee. A. W. Messenger of Windham is the oldest member in point of service, while R. B. Richards' of Brimfield is the newest member, suc- ceeding H. J. Season of Streetsboro, who served as President until thc expiration of his term on Jan- uary first. Our County Superintendent, J. V. McDowell, has just ended his first year of service in this field. His efforts have been devoted to familiarizing him- self with conditions at the several schools, and in analyzing their individual problems, as well as inaugurating and furthering the general admin- istrative and supervisory policies which will make for more successful educational achievement. With efficiency and economy as ideals, he has introduced, among other new ideas, the Portage County Spelling Method, and the County Purchase Plan. The five Assistant Superintendents in their spec- ial supervisory fields have a year of hard and satisfactory work to their credit. Mr. J. W. Dirk- son gives county-wide attention to the Manual Arts, including wood and leather work and industrial drawing. In Mrs. Gertrude B. Warman, Portage has thelonly County Art and Writing Supervisor in the state. Few counties have exactly the same type of Music Supervision, which has functioned admir- ably with us. Miss Margaret Nash, Miss Gladys Thompson, and Mrs. Pauline Young divide the county schools among them, visiting each school in their respec- tive districts once weekly. The several musical entertainments given during the winter, and the exhibit at the county field meet are concrete evidences of the valuable work of these five specialists. Miss Mildred P. Armstrong, Secretary and Office Assistant, has at her finger-tips the multitudinous details of her important work, and renders friend- ly and helpful service to all who visit the county sanctum. If success is dependent upon harmony, the Port- age county administrative and supervisory staff cannot fail to attain it, for mutual regard and co- operation are continually and distinctly evident. 1926