Central High School - Girardot Yearbook (Cape Girardeau, MO)

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Principal and Assistant TO CENTRAL STUDENTS - In the early fifteenth century Vergerius stated the goal of liberal studies as: XVe call those studies liberal which are worthy Of 21 free man: those studies by which we attain and practice virtue and wisdomg that education which calls forth, trains, and develops those highest gifts of body and of mind which ennoble men, and which are rightly judged to rank next in dignity to virtue alone. Through the past 300 years these ideals have been partl- mount and today their prominence is evident. The per- manence of growth and development of any Deople has been dependent upon educational opportunities. History will reveal that countries and nations have endured to the degree to which these have been afforded the people. It is amazing to see how far reaching secondary edu- cation has been extended to provide equal opportunities for the boys and girls of'our country. The time has come when education is not only a privilege but a necessity. The high school graduate has increased his chances many times for a favorable adjustment to life situations. In the past generation, from father to son, the short span of years has placed before us opportunities seldom dreamed I of. From this has evolved the present conception of the New Education which is liberal in its comprehension. i Boys and girls of today are indeed fortunate to have ' the vast educational opportunities at their disposal. For this they should express their sincere gratitude to those who have made it possible. This can best find expression I by taking advantage of opportunities and thus fulfilling the hopes and expectations of parents by becoming sound, loyal, and progressive citizens of tomorrow. I .... ,zicqjf Mr. Louis J. Schultz, our principal, has been at Central High School for six and one-half years. He came to Central in 1925 and for three and one-half years taught in the Industrial Arts department. After having received his degree of Bachelor of Science in Education at the Southeast Missouri State Teachers college in Cape Girardeau, Mr. Schultz obtained his Master of Arts degree at the University of Iowa. Before coming to Cape Girardeau, Mr. Schultz taught in the schools of Morning Sun, Iowag Flat River, Missourig and Pontiac, Illinois. Serving as adviser to the boys of Central High School and general director of social life and activities, Mr. Schultz has a very important position in the school system. He has endeared himself to his pupils and the surrounding community because of his friendliness, humor. and sympathetic understanding of the problems of young people. , 'PO STUDENTS - Down through the centuries the young people of each succeeding generation have passed the portals of learning, Today, through the development of our present system of High School education. these portals are opened wide to the youths of the land. Some pass by, some glance in, and some enter, To those who enter and remain come four years of happy experiences. Amidst the pleasures, the joys, and the hard working hours, they imbibe the spirit . of loyalty-loyalty to their school, to their comrades, to their work and to right thinking, While gathering know- ledge, they learn to manifest the lovely qualities of hon- esty, unselfishness, obedience. patience and self control-- those beautiful attributes which contribute to character building. Thus this essential preparation for the proper selection of social loyalties in early manhood and woman- hood will fortify them with due discrimination and cour- age when the temptation to strive for popularity and ma- terial success may cloud their vision of the one essential loyalty - allegiance to our Maker. M. 'Zion' e txlllke-efklxelevf Mrs. Lucile Settle-Naeter has been here at Central lligh School since 1925. She received her degree of Bache- lor of Science in Education at the Southeast Missouri i State Teachers College in Cape Girardeau, and has at- i tended Washington University in St. Louis, Missouri. I During her years in Central Mrs. Naeter has divided her time between teaching and her work as assistant prin- ' cipal. She has taught Algebra, Civics, and History classes. This year she taught several history classes and MRS, NAETER sponsored the Junior Girl Reserves Club, one of the larg- est in Central. As adviser to the girls at Central Mrs. Naeter helps them in their undertakings, approves their ideas and plans, and assists them in making difficult decisions. In addition to her work as adviser, Mrs. Naeter keeps the attendance record for all the students of the school. I l

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Superintendent and School Board To the Students: g - g The high school anniversary should di- rect the attention of all the people to the benefits of education. No factor of hu- man endeavor is of more importance than that of education in the development of man's physical, mental, moral and spiritual nature. Education is no longer the ex- clusive privilege of the few but is now the heritage of the many. Schools are established by the laws of the various states for the betterment of the people and are the basis of our form of government. They are for all the chil- dren of all the people and every citizen contributes in some way to their support and maintenance. America is founded on the right of the people to rule. A democracy can not long endure in a country where ignorance rules supreme. It is the privilege and duty of all who have enjoyed the opportunities afforded at Central to aid in establishing our Re- public with all that is best in us and with all that ennobles and enlightens citizen- ship SUPERINTENDENT WHITEFORD V C Mr. J. A. Whiteford has been Superintendent of Cape Girardeau schools for ten years. As preparation for his work he attended the Northeast Teachers College at Kirksville where he received his Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science degrees. After graduation there, he obtained a Master of Arts degree from New York University in New York City. Before com- ing to Cape Girardeau, Mr. Whiteford held positions as head of the school systems in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, and in St. Joseph, Missouri. Recognition of his ability as an educator brought him twice the office of president and secretary of the Missouri State Teachers Association. Many of the major improvements of Cape Girardeau's public schools have been com- pleted during his administration. Franklin, a grade and junior-high school, was builtg May Greene and Washington were enlarged and improvedg and Central's annex was remodeled, the cafeteria was built, and the yard of the school was graded. The public schools of Cape Girardeau have prospered during the time they have been under the ,direction of Mr. Whiteford, and have shown a steady and consistent improvement. THE BOARD OF EDUCATION Members Term Expires Mr. B. Hugh Smith, President . . . . 1936 Mr. Hugo Lang, Vice-President .... 1937 Mr. W. H. Oberheide .......... 1937 Dr. M. H. Shelby ....... 1936 Mr. E. L. McClintock ....,.... 1938 Mr. John Kraft ................ . . 1938 Miss Elizabeth Walther, Secretary . . , ........... . . .Elected Yearly -11.,

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Faculty MARY ALEXANDER, A. B., B.VS. in Ed Ploysical Education, Hygiene Southeast Missouri State Teachers College W. A. BUCKNER, A. B., M. A. , Cb617'liSf1'jl, General Science Central College, Fayette, Missouri University of Missouri CORNELIA GOCKEL, B. S. in Ed. Coininercial Subjects Southeast Missouri State Teachers College University of Iowa ROSE B. GORDON Librarian Southeast Missouri State Teachers College EDNA HAMAN, B. S. in Ed. Art Southeast Missouri State Teachers College Applied Arts School, Chicago University of Wisconshm PAUL JENKINS, B. S. in Ed. Social Sciences Southeast Missouri State Teachers College University of Missouri MARTHA JONES, B. in Ed. Home Economics Northeast Missouri State Teachers College University of Missouri University of Minnesota HELEN KETTERER Secretary to Principal Southeast Missouri State Teachers College CLARA E. KRUEGER, B. S. in Ed., M. Latin Southeast Missouri State Teachers College University of Missouri University of Colorado University of Michigan ELo1sE MCLAIN, B. S.. in Ed. English, Drarnatics Southeast Missouri State Teachers College University of Missouri ' Northwestern University University of Washington