Bloom High School - Bloom Yearbook (Chicago Heights, IL)

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The Bloom Story Page 4 Athletics Page 50 Organizations Page 90 People Page 132

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Superintedent Harold H. Metcalf Retires After 18 Tears of Devoted Service It is with great affection and genuine regret that Bloom Township High School and Community College bids farewell to Dr. Harold H. Metcalf, superintendent for the last 18 years. During his tenure the school has grown from a single building housing 1687 students and 63 teachers in 1947 to two campuses and a junior college today with more than 200 teachers providing education for upw ards of 5000 persons. A newr building to house freshmen and sophomores opened last fall, and land has already been purchased for another such building. Always alert to advances in education in all its phases, he has innovated many practices, including a Citizens Advisory Committee and evaluations by experts from area universities to provide “Better Service to Bloom Youth.” Through his efforts, Bloom is recognized as one of the outstanding comprehensive high schools in the nation. “We’re from Bloom and Couldn’t Be Prouder” because of Dr. Metcalf, and we wish him every happiness in the future. (Above) Dr. Metcalf stands beside the Trojan Head, presented by the Class of 1962. Both symbolize Bloom. (Below) His un- failing courtesy and good humor are evident as Dr. Metcalf con- ducts a telephone conversation at his desk. (Below left) City of Bloom officials Tom Parisi and George Bonick bid farewell to Dr. Metcalf as Cynthia Basel, GAA president, and junior Mar- lene Berner look on. 5