Burlington High School - Doe Wah Jack Yearbook (Burlington, NC)

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at if T116 DOE fWAH 'JACK Nmsrerw Twewry-Five .44 . wiv' MRS. XV. H. CARRQLL As the only woman of the board Hrs. Carroll has ever been mindful of the spiritual values in the great work of the public schools, and her services have demonstrated the wisdom of placing women in such positions. XVith her idealism and interest in humanitarian principles is combined practical common sense. Hence. she has been a most valuable member, and her place will be hard to fill. lVe sincerely regret to learn, that on account of her many other duties she has found it necessary to resign. For several years she served efficiently as chairman of the Committee on lluildings and Grounds, and was also a member of the Committee on New Buildings. DR. l . SPOON Although a very busy man Dr. Spoon Finds time to serve as a member of the Committee on lluildings and Grounds. Inspection of the physical properties will convince anyone that this work has been well done. Honesty, sincerity, and devotion to the highest ideals of business ethics are among his outstanding qualities. He has done much for our schools that really counts. C. M. Hourvm In reaching a decision or in formulating a policy Mr. Horner's motto always is this: If it is the best thing for the pupils-if they really need it, then see that they get it. He has an unselhsh interest in the children of Burlington and is for them first. last. and all the time. Mr, Horner is an optimist and believes that money wisely spent in developing the schools is one of the best possible invest- ments. He is a member of the Committee on New Buildings. R. XY, lji.-XRNWELL .Xs chairman of the Fuel Committee Mr. llarnwell looks ahead and keeps us all warm during the cold winter months. He is a man of decision and action. His alert business sense and his broad-minded viewpoint make him a valuable type of man to have on a school board. 10

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,fr ,' 1'-'Z , , -, gif CI-'ITC DOE'WAH 'JACK my Ni-vi :rm lui-.iv l'ix'i .qi 4' furlzhgion Board of E6fll6'flfIi0lZ Fortunate is the school system which is backed up and directed by a lioarrl of liducation made up of high minded men and women whose hearts and souls are wrapped up in the welfare of the boys and girls. It may truly be said that the Burlington sehools have such a board. XVe are enthusiastic about our lloard of Education. l71Nl.i2v l,. XYli.i.i.xMsoN, fifllllfllltlll Mr. XYilliainson was elected a member of the board in April 1921, and was immediately chosen as chairman. lr-le is a business man of parts, and with his approval and assistance the bookkeeping and the business methods of our schools were entirely reorganized, The budget system has been adopted and the schools live strictly within their income, Mr. XYilliamson's business experience and executive ability have proved to be of inestimable value to the board. Among his many friends and acquaintances he is regarded as the soul of courtesy, and is known over the state as one of its most public-spirited citizens, His kindly consideration of the legitimate interests of teachers and pupils has endeared him to all. 'l. l'. BltlN'l'titlRlliliX', Tl'L'll.VIH't'l' Mr. Montgomery occupies a very important position on the board as Treas- urer, and is also chairman of the lfinance Committee. In these positions he serves with great efliciency and steadfast loyalty the best interests of the schools. He loves the boys and girls and nothing does him more good than to see them cared for in the right way. He gives much of his time, thought, and energy in devotion to his duties as a member of the board. It should be borne in mind by the public that the members of the Board of liducation receive no salary or remuneration of any kind for services rendered. XY. K. Hom' .Xs chairman of the Cominittee on New Buildings Mr. Holt has displayed his well known ability in getting things done. l'lis sound business judgment and wide experience have made it possible for him to render the schools great assistance during their period of expansion. Mr. Holt is probably on more committees. boards of directors. etc., than any other man in Burlington, ln spite of this he is always prompt at meetings and never pleads lack of time for rendering service. fl

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