Beaumont High School - Pine Burr Yearbook (Beaumont, TX)

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E. W. JACKSON, Superintendent Our executive of the Beaumont city school system, E. W. Jackson, is always busy seeing that Beau- mont keeps ahead with a progres- sive, adequate educational system. Clever and capable, he goes about his duties with efficiency and en- thusiasm that substantiate our claim that Beaumont is educationally alert. BOARD OF EDUCATION Constantly alert to our needs and activities, these citizens have worked faithfully to see that our school is progressive and well-equipped, knowing that education is the foundation of our democracy. In their work they have been considerate and thoughtful, giving us the own problems, and, in so doing, assisting encountered even in student government. chance to help work out some of our us to learn for ourselves the difficulties They have given us a practical lesson in American democracy, which is necessary if we are to become intelligent citizens. We want to express our appreciation to them for devoting time from their own work to take care of our welfare. MEMBERS C. L. BABCOCK, President H. H. HOWELL, Vice-President GEO. D, SWITZER, Secretary R. M. CHATHAM S. PERRY BROWN J. C. CLEMMONS G. H. LANGFORD MRS. W. H. MUNRO 12

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E. C. MCDANALD, Principal As there must be an executive division of government, so must there be an executive head of our fchool. Mr. Mac is our able leader. Pfitient and sympathetic, he gives Beaumont High his constant inter- est and thought, and with justice and understanding settles problems which arise. Il

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,fv'L1,XJ KX ,Ml X, i QQWW CECIL E. FERGUSON, Registrar No matter how t a n g l e d our schedules become, we can always count on Mr. Ferguson to give us sound advice and straighten out our troubles. In addition to keeping each student's permanent record, he also has several individual talks each year with each of the 1400 students of B. H. S., seeing that each is put in classes which suit his needs, and seeing that each has an adequate schedule. I3 NEWMAN SMITH, Assistant Principal Wisely lending his council to all who seek it, Mr. Smith exemplifies in the best manner the traditions of American education. His friendly advice and courteous attention to the problems both of students and faculty members have Won for him innumerable friends. He who has a problem which presents apparent- ly insuperable difficulties finds in Mr. Smith a willing listener and Wise counsellor.