Brooklyn High School - Eaglet Yearbook (Brooklyn, OH)

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l l I DR. HOMER W. HAY Superintendent of Somerset Public Schools General in charge of our army of eleven hundred is Mr. Griffith. It is with fear and trembling that we ans- wer a summons to his inner sanctum. for he has an uncanny knack of dis- covering our little weaknesses fgoing A. W. O. L.l Our summons may often bring good news, but, if not, we in- variably leave his presence with the conviction that our punishment is un- doubtedly deserved. To his present duties of commanding the affairs of our school has recently been added the teaching of a radio code course. Mr. Griffith can be counted on to keep our school up to date and fighting fit O O 5 n Dr. Hay, as commander-in-chief of Somerset's schools, deftly carries into execution plans mapped out for the administration of the schools. In his quiet office he is found ready and will- ing to help us in planning our own personal campaigns for the school year. And when we leave, with his understanding advice and cheery smile, our loads have magically van- ished from our backs. Not only in the seclusion of his inner office does our commander-in-chief reign supreme, but in the classrooms and in the halls, by merely raising his hand, he can still the clamor of our noisy troop. Dr. Hay is not only our commander-in- chief, he is also our friend. MR. WILLIAM E. GRIFFITH Principal of Somerset High School

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President: Mr. Harry S. W berger. Secretary: Dr. C. I. and Mr. Miles Manges. Eaafrcfafg ' The efficiency and skill with which our school is kept running smoothly is due largely to the efforts of a group of public-spirited citizens, our school board, who give willingly of their time and ability to aid and benefit us. Chosen by the voters, it is the duty of these seven members to see that our school is run wisely and with the greatest value to our community. Long before our school year begins, they have begun work on our many prob- lems: the selection of our administra- tion heads, provision of a competent faculty, financing of our yearly pro- gram, the determining of our widely varied curriculum and consideration of any improvements to be made. Recently, too, our school board has found many ways in which to aid the war effort. The basement of the Pa- triot Street School has been remodel- ed and reconditioned, and is now be- ing used by the Red Cross as its headquarters, both for surgical dress- ings and as a production center. The defense courses which have been set up in our school to help in the furthering of the defense pro- gram are also the results of efforts of our board of education. Recently, with a view toward ex- pansion, our school board has pur- chased the forty-three acre Spangler farm adjoining the school grounds. This farm will be used as a laboratory, and as a project in connection with the vocational agriculture program. This summer it will be made into a victory garden. Somerset, now a third class school district, elects seven members to its board of education. They are Dr. Charles C. Barchfield, presidentg Mr. Iohn W. Gnagey, vice president: Mr. Harry S. Wolfersberger, secretaryp Dr. C. I. Hemminger, treasurerp Mr. W. W. Westfall, Mr. Iames O. Courtney, and Mr. Miles Manges. Working tirelessly in their desire to improve our school, they have helped to make our school life enjoyable and profitable. To them we extend our sin- cerest praise and our deepest appre- ciation. aes ahleld Pe dtMIhWGgyV minger. Treasurer: Mrs. W W Westfall, Mr. james O. Cout y

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UI It I.I'llIII'1ItS IN UI It I ItLII'I'. Mr. Mcnscr Miss Mrvrrs Mr. Dirt: Miss Millrr Mr. I'rvsmgrr Miss Rippmnn , I IVIis- Rnlftml Miss Rumnwl Q i 'i Miss Ruth Davis C f IVIr-. Ilm-ut-r i X K Mrs, Glcssnrr M.-, 11t,,ii...t A , N' ' ' r I I r The faculty directs its every effort to see that students get the fundamental rudiments of learning that are the foundation for all future training. Students are receiving sound backgrounds in the basic courses of high school that will prepare them to serve their country in wartime and in the peacetime to follow. ENGLISH In this department students receive a sound course of English and literature sup- plemented by work in creative writing, pub- lic speaking, and dramatics. The instructors are Miss Serene, Miss Gilbert, Miss Snyder, Mrs. Horner, Miss Miller, Mrs. Glessner. SCIENCE AND MATHEMATICS Mr. Menser gives seventh and eighth graders a course in mathematics that pre- pares them for the higher mathematic courses taught by Mr. Frysinger and Mr. Griffith. Mr. Rininger, Mr. Wagner, Mr. Ebersole, Mr. Pile, and Miss Meyers are the instructors of the science department. Patiently, they explain to students the wonders, mysteries, and intricacies of science. SOCIAL SCIENCE Civics, world history, American history, problems of democracy-all are delved into by the students of this department under the instruction of Miss Long, Mr. Schrock, Mrs. Trent, Mr. Hopkins, and Mr. Dietz.