Belvidere High School - Belvi Yearbook (Belvidere, IL)

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Page 6 Bound of Education This year the Board of Education of Community Unit School District ,100 has worked excep- tionally hard toward the completion of a six year program of school construction and modern- ization which culminated with the completion of the new Washington School . This school in- cludes kindergarden through the sixth grade and a junior high which all seventh and eighth graders of the district attend. The bond issue in l952 made it possible also to remodel Lincoln, Logan, Perry, and Caledonia schools. At Belvidere High School a new machine shop, agriculture building, and industrial arts department including shop, planning rooms and office were built. The old Washington School Annex was connected by corridor to the main high school building . New enclosed fire escapes and additional washrooms were provided also, and a corridor was built connecting the Com- munity Building and high school. All rural schools are now closed and bus transportation is being provided for the total area of T70 square miles of the district. fldminiatnation and Slacultq ln presenting the school board and administration of BHS, we include the faculty, whom we can compare to the intricate mechanism of a car's steering gear. They serve as our guides, seeking to equip us with the proper fuel so that we may become better qualified to steer our routes down the highway of life. We are very fortunate to have such competent well-qualified teachers in Belvidere High, over fifty per cent of our faculty has its master's degrees. This is a very outstanding record, of which we, as students, are proud. We not only think of our faculty as our instructors, but also as our friends, both in and out of the classrooms. They advise us in our extra-curricular activities and are always willing to help us in our personal problems relating to school--from learning better study habits to ideas for campaigning and decorating for dances. lt's through their helpfulness, knowledge, and leadership that we gain lasting impressions for our futureg for they aid us so that we may lead useful, contented lives, and may have fond memories of the good ol' days at Belvidere High School. MR. FLOYD BRETT M. S., University of Illinois Urbana, Illinois Superintendent of Community Unit School District 8100. As director of the administrative staff of Com- munity Unit School District 0100, Mr. Brett is responsible for carrying out the duties prescribed by the local Board of Education as well as those required by laws of the state of Illinois. His willingness to help, cheerfulness, and devotion to education make him a great asset to our com- munity.

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sf A MR. VIRGIL E. MCALLISTER M. S. , Iowa State College, Ames, lowag Principal of Belvidere High School, Senior Class Advisor, Whing Ding Advisor, F. N. C. Advisor. A high school principal has to be a teacher, business executive, counselor, and in every situation, a diplomat. Our principal, Mr. McAllister, is all of these and also a friend to whom every student can turn. ln addition to being advisor for the Senior Class, Whing Ding, and the Future Nurses' Club, he must also approve and schedule the plans of all other organizations. Secretary of Belvidere High School. MISS RUTH HARRIS M. A. Northwestern University, Evanston, Illinois: Assistant Principal of Belvidere High Schoolg Senior Class ,QI Advisorg Registrar. if Miss Harris is well-known in Belvidere High for her smile and helpfulness. Being of pleasant and cheerful disposition, she is always understanding and willing to help all. She has a special way with the students when they seek answers to their problems, either relating to school, or concerning their future. Her sincerity has helped to guide many students along the road to happiness and success. MISS SHIRLEY HALVERSON P007