Beloit High School - Trojan Yearbook (Beloit, KS)

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Mrs. Henrietta Boyd a. B. Kansas University English Journalism Library Mrs. Vera Irwin A. B. College of Emporia Latin I Miss Irene Tinkler B. S. Kansas Wesleyan University Typing Senior Sponsor Miss Carol Francis B. S. Kansas State College Home Economics Freshmen Sponsor Mr. Edward Miller B. S. Fort Hays State College General Shop Manual Traning Junior and Sophomore Sponsor Miss Nila Jean Torrence B. S. Kansas St. College Biology Girls Physical Education Sophomore Sponsor Mr. Robert Harrison A. B. Kansas Wesleyan University Mathematics General Science Physical Education Freshmen and Junior Sponsor Miss Alma Morrison A. B. McPherson College M. A. Kansas University English Public Speaking Senior Sponsor Miss Pauline Sams A. B. Kansas Wesleyan University English Freshmen and Sophomore Sponsor Miss Mary Hughes B. A. Kansas University World History American History Government Junior Sponsor Mr. Eugene Tice B. M. Bethany College Music Mr. Sidney Smith B. S. Kansas Wesleyan University Mathematics Aeronautics Physical Education Senior Sponsor 5

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CCcL ministration Mr. John Morrell Mr. Morrell has been in school work for twenty-seven years; he taught two years in a rural school, four years in Beloit High, served three years as principal of the high school, and has been superintendent of schools for the past eighteen years. He as shown an active interest in many community projects ar.d has taken a major part in making them a success. Mr. Morrell is a graduate of Missouri University from which he has his Bachelor of Science degree. He carefully budgets the appropriations for school work each year, hires teachers, and purchases new equipment for the school. John Morrell is a civic leader who has always worked to put Beloit on the map. Mr. E. M. Chestnut Mr. Chestnut has managed the City of Troy for eighteen years, is renown for his teaching of an American history class and noted for his guidance in students activities. “E. M.” is known by Beloit’s business men for his active part in the Rotary club of which he is a past-president; he is also known as one of the top-flight golfers on our golf links and for his interest in international affairs. He received his A. B. and M. S. degrees after attending the University of Kansas and Kansas State. Sir. Chestnut encourages pep assemblies, promotes junior and senior plays, and takes a kindly interest in every student. Mr. Howard Bradley B. 8. Kansas St. College M. S. Kansas St. College Vocational Agriculture Sophomore and Freshmen Sponsor Miss Clara Botlman B. S. Fort Hays State College Commerce Junior Sponsor Mr. 4. Boyd Finney B. A. Sterling College Chemistry-Physics Phychology- Sociology Senior Sponsor 4

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Citizens of Troy Helen Pelton and Donald Shurtz were chosen First Citizens of Troy for 1948, by the senior class. Virginia Blauvelt and Bill Brown were voted Second Citizens. Some of the qualifications for the Citizens of Troy are: leadership, cooperativeness, scholarship, participation in the various school activities and friendliness. They were presented at an All-School Victory party held April 9. Helen has been active in the field of music during her four years at B. H. S. She was president of the freshman class and held positions on the Y-Teen Cabinet during her sophomore and Junior years. Helen has an excellent scholastic record and is co-operative with fellow students. Donald Shurtz has an excellent scholastic record, and is prominent in music activities. He was an efficient secretary of the junior class, and has shown that he possesses the qualities of leadership. Virginia is vice-president of the senior class and has been active in the field of music. She is a band member and pianist for the boys chorus. Virginia has received two music letters and a scholarship letter. She was attendant to the 1948 football queen, and appeared in the junior play cast. Bill Brown is president of the student council this year and was president of the junior class. Bill has received honors in music and letters in athletics, and is also prominent in FFA activities. 6