Central High School - Echo Yearbook (Superior, WI)

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Mr. Merwin Stetfens, dean of boys Our Dean of Girls-has a Wisdom born of understanding, a capacity for sympathy as well as firmness, and is a true friend and inspiring leader. One who is at ease in any situation, who maintains discipline and promotes reg- ularity of attendance, she treats each individual problem with utmost intelli- gence and confidence. Besides helping and advising girls at school, she aids girls in finding homes Where they may work for their board and room in order that they can attend school. This year the dean has been given the same office that President Coolidge occupied in l928 when he made Central High School his summer capitol. lt has been appropriately named the Cool- idge Roomu complete with pictures and memories of the late President. Miss Rasmussen, outside of her duties as dean, teaches world literature' and is one of the advisers for the Stu- dent Council, -5-. M' . iss Minnie RQSITI USS DEA N5 Our Dean of Boys-sees quite through the deeds of men, and handles the touchy problem children with tact and more understanding than they sometimes like, His genial personality radiates to all around and his ready smile is a source of encouragement to all. One who understands youth and is ready to serve and be a friend to all -such is Mr. Steffens whom all boys may seek for advice, yet Whom they recognize as a fun-loving leader. In the absence of a principal, Mr. Steffens ably filled the vacancy for six Weeks until Mr. Amundson arrived. During his regime, everything ran smoothly in its usual order and pre- cision. Besides his duties as Dean, Mr. Stef- fens teaches a two-hour class in prob- lems of democracy. He also is adviser to the LeRoy Doleysh Post and is one of the advisers of the Student Council. en, d eqn of girls

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STAFF As the indispensable center of our executive system, Principal Carl Amundson occupies the inner room of the main office. Welcomed to Central with a gala assembly, the new Princi- pal has favorably impressed us in four short months. Faribault, Minnesota's loss and Cen- tral's gain, he has capably filled the duties assigned him. He has won the adminration, respect, and friendship of those people with whom he has come in contact. Every day he must meet challenges with a vision and understanding belonging to few men. Principal Amundson gives advice to those who seek it, eagerly plans and enters into student social activities and keeps Central's routine running smoothly. Regarding his duties here, Mr. Amundson said, My job is to continue to do everything to make Superior Central a school which students are proud of and enjoy attending. In his hands rests the control of educating more than four hundred graduates each year, who pass through the portals of Central and go out into the World. Central's office girls are well known to students because of their friendly advice, their even temper when trying problems seem unsolvable, and the cheery smiles which aid in smoothing out difficulties. Mrs. Bessie I, Lockwood is secretary to the Principal. She has charge of budgets, filing, senior honor roll, social calen- dar, credits, correspondence, and permanent records. All the intricate duties of the office are in her hands. Miss Doris Sanders, working in the morning, and Miss Betty Palm, working in the afternoon, make out ab- sence sheets, call the homes to determine reasons for absence, help with student pro- grams, and generally assist Mrs. Lockwood in the main office. -5.- Mr. Carl Amundson, Principal Mrs. Bessie I. Lockwood, Miss Betty Palm and Miss Doris Sanders, secretaries to the principal

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Y Qs 61 5 ,- VW... . ,t-,.e,..,.... t E -100 1 1 s Pg! Ross V ,ROAD at Our seniors now approach their goal, In Centrale life, they've played their role. h They've reached the crossroads all too soon 335 For they will gradqate thla Iune Aw. Awwnm mia- .am .fil- sffvloles 3 X