Central High School - Wakitan Yearbook (St Joseph, MO)

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Boord ot Educotion Upper picture: Mr. T. E. Dale, Superintendent of Schools. Lower picture, reading left to right: Tracy E. Dale, E. F. Garvey, VV. F. lflnright, David VV. Hopkins, Mrs. Clifford Adams, Mr. George L. Blackwell, Mrs. True Davis. rornoters ot Democratic principles ot Education She was very kind and asked me many questions about my country and my school. She showed me a picture of what she called the School Board. I was surprised to learn that t.he School Board is different from ours. At home, the school is controlled by the State. Here in the United States, a group is elected by the public, which is called the School Board, to exercise jurisdiction over the schools in this city. There are six members on the board, two of which are women. namely: Mrs. True llavis and Mrs. Clifford Adams. The remaining' four are: Mr. VV. F. Enright, Mr. David Hopkins, Dr. H. VV. Carle, and Mr. E. F. Garvey. Dr. Carle refused to be a candidate for re-election and was replaced by Mr. Harry Herschman. Mrs. Adams became presi- dent recently. Seven

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4 l 1 Our Principal i L Miss Collo E. Vorner A Principal Central High School A great Woman Whom all Centralites respect and love. Sept. s, 1941 l arrived at Central High School in St. Joseph, Mo., today at eight olclock to regis- ter. There was quite a crowd of boys and girls in the office. They all seemed ex- cited and an air of happiness seemed to be everywhere. Miss Cecilia Freedman, who works in the office, took me and introduced me to the principal, Miss Calla E. Varner. l was surprised to find a woman as the princi- Six pal, of the school because in my country, We have men as principals. Miss Varner appealed to me as being a most congenial person. My first impres- sion of her was that of a well educated and dignified individual. She seemed very understanding and her attitude implied that she enjoys working with young peopleg her sincere interest in even the most- trivial matter if it concerns the Wel- fare of another person is why Miss Varner is so highly respected by both students and faculty.

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Our Vice-Principol Mr. Morion Giblnins A friend of all students. Our Deon of Girls Miss Hester DeNeen Our beloved dean. September 9- l met Mr. Marion Gibbins who explain- ed to me about the different courses which are offered to the students. Mr. Gibbins. who is an very capable and efficient gentle- man, holds the position of vice-principal. He helps the students in arranging their programs and also is adviser to the boys. My program consists of Band. History, Iiiiglisli, Biology, H. U. T. tl., and study hall. Eight I missed my first period class, which was Band. because Mr. Gibbins was help- ingxme with my schedule, History came second period with Miss Hester DeNeen as my teacher. The boy across the aisle told me that Miss DeNeen is also the Dean of Girls. Anyone under her supervision cul- tivates an attitude of willingness. She has a friendly smile. and a personality that appeals to everyone.