Battle Creek Central High School - Paean Yearbook (Battle Creek, MI)

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Vocational School Battle Creek, Michigan

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DR. ROGERS Doctor Virgil M. Rogers has spent the last twenty-five years as a teacher in elementary, junior and senior high schools: as principal of junior and senior high schools and as superintendent of schools. Dr. Rogers received his B.A. degree from Wofford College. The Master ' s Degree in Educational Administration was awarded at Western State College of Colorado. He received his Doctor ' s degree in Education at Teacher ' s College, Columbia University. He is a member of the graduate educa- tional fraternity. Phi Delta Kappa. His college work was interrupted when he en- listed in the Field Artillery during World War I. After the war period he completed his degree and went West. Two years ago Doctor Rogers left the position of Superintendent of the River For- rest, Illinois public schools to come to Bat- tle Creek and take over the position of Superintendent of schools. Superintendent Rogers is an active mem- ber of many associations and clubs. Among these are the American Association of School Administrators, the National Edu- cational Association, the American Legion, The Rotary Club and others. Dr. Rogers has served as guest faculty at several large universities. We have enjoyed the guidance Dr. Rogers has given us and sincerely hope he will continue on in future years. BOARD OF EDUCATION Mrs. George N. Cannon, Secretary; Robert F. Brevitz, Treasurer; Boyd H. Redner; Raymond B. Roof, President; Samuel G. Gorsline, Vice-President; Edwin L. Harding; Wendell E. Doty. SCHOOL BOARD Elected by the people to administer the business of the schools, including the spending of money, school improve- ments, and repairs, selecting teaching methods and instructors, is the School Board consisting of seven members. They are the president, vice-president, secretary, treasurer, and three trustees.