Benton High School - Wahwahlanawah Yearbook (St Joseph, MO)

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. . . Administration MR. YV. L. DAFFRON MR. LOWELL K. BOWEN MISS «. MARION WILSON Principal Vice-Principal Advisor to («iris The records of Greek intellectual grandeur that survive prove that all agreed on the cultivation of the mind by education in the arts and sciences, and of the body by athletic sports. These principles underlie the efforts of our Benton administrators to foster and enrich our school program. MR. W. L. DAFFRON Principal To seek to know the truth and to do one’s duty was the obligation of every citizen in the Hellenic state. In promoting such a philosophy Mr. Daffron has reached a high point of success in administra- tive leadership. (five)

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Administration • • • BOARD OF EDUCATION Standing: Messrs. G. L. Blackwell, supt.; H. C. Herschman; Alva F. Lind- say, attorney; D. W. Hopkins, vice-pres.; W. Fairleigh Enright. Seated: Mr. R. V. Blomfield, secy.; Mrs. John Wyeth, pres.; Mr. E. F. Garvey, Mrs. Paul Knepper. Hellenic culture was entrusted to tin care of its leading citizens whose duty it was to preserve revered customs, to develop ideas, and to organize knowledge. On this tradition the Hoard of Education bases its leadership in the training of St. Joseph youth for appreciative participation in intellectual endeavors. MR. GEORGE L. BLACKWELL Superintendent of Schools To Mr. Blackwell has been delegated the exact- ing task of developing all phases of the school sys- tem to achieve not only diversity but excellence. His contribution of time, ideas, and skill has done much to make ours an outstanding organization. (four)

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Jane C. Mauck B.S.; Commer cial James Modi B.A.; M. E. Lan guage Arts, Athletics W. L. Daffron B.S.; M. A. Principal Frances E. Adam B.S. Vocal Music Koherta M. Cain -B.A. Health, History, Math, Language Arts Ruth Campbell B.A.; M.A. Social Science Melvin Chamber B.S. in Ed. Math, Language Arts, History, World Geography Doni Cowan B.S.; M.A. History, Language Arts, Math Mary I-ee Doherty—B.A.; M.A. English Myrtle K. Elliott—B.A.; M.A. English, Dramatics Sally Endebrock B.S. Biology Vita Finley B.A.; M.A. English, Latin, Spanish Waunita Fisher—R.N. Clinic W. Don Franci» B.A.; M.A. Health, Commercial Ruth Giddens A.E.; B.S. Home Economics Geraldine Gulick—B.S.; M.E. Counselor II. W. Hackman B.S. Instrumental Music Not in Photo: Bob R. Douglas B.S. in Ed. Physical Ed., Health, Industrial Arts Thelma Somerville—B.A. Citizenship, Home Economics (six)