DeVilbiss High School - Pot O Gold Yearbook (Toledo, OH)

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p R I N C I P A L pot o go MERRITT C. NAUTS Mr. Merritt C. Nauts, our principal, centers his efforts on what he considers his greatest privilege — working for the welfare of DeVilbiss High School. How many of us realize the magnitude of his task? We are not aware of the spirit he brings to us, nor of his desire to assist every student committed to his care to become a helpful, self-reliant person. Among the essential factors in the development of our school have been his discerning judgement, his wholesome sense of humor, and his unfailing optimism. Anticipating our needs, he grants our requests when he can, quietly and understandingly. Always working for our good, he patiently listens to our troubles and helps solve our difficulties with the calm serenity that has marked his successful career. He teaches us to meet with good will and courage the obstacles that confront us and to do our work with thoroughness and zest. Because we have known him, we will be grateful to him during the years of that experience called Life. Mr. Nauts ' ability will be responsible for the future growth of our school. We are all grateful to him for the many things he has made possible for us. His firmness, diligence, and skill as a principal have made our student days enjoyable and beneficial. We take this opportunity to thank him for his untiring efforts in our behalf. In future years, we will look back to the happy days spent in De- Vilbiss and then we will appreciate more and more those sterling qualities which have helped to mold our characters and have unconsciously worked -— within us and we will have an ever increasing desire to be like him we so admire, our principal, Merritt C. Nauts. Id twenty-seven

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s u p E R I N T E N D E N T Mr. Meek, born in Spencer, Indiana, was educated at the University of Indiana and Columbia University. He began his career as an educator by teaching in an Elwood, Indiana, high school. From there he went to Terre Haute to become a principal. He was first made Superintendent of Schools in Elwood, Indiana; then in Boise, Idaho; in San Antonio, Texas; in Madison, Wisconsin; and finally in 1921 he became Toledo ' s superintendent. The twelve years of his administration have been most successful. Three High Schools, Libbey, Woodward, and DeVilbiss have begun operation under his expert guidance. He has put into practice his belief that the school system should adapt itself to the students, which fact undoubtedly is greatly responsible for the national recognition enjoyed by the Toledo schools. Our Board of Education certainly was very fortunate in finding such a capable man for the position. Toledo schools may well be proud of their superintendent. Mr. Meek, considered one of the leading educators in this part of the country, is affiliated with the following organizations: The National Education Association, the National Superintendent ' s Association, The Cleveland Conference, and many teach- er ' s associations. Mr. Mrs. Ruby Crampton Mr. Sidney Vinnedge David Goodwillie — President Mr. Harry Haskell Mr. Gustavis Ohlinger e vi ilb twenty-six

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o F F I C E F O R C E 1 Miss Lanz 2 Miss Eberly 3 Mrs. Whitney 4 Mrs. Rigney A vital part of DeVilbiss High School is our office force which consists of Miss Florence Lanz, Mrs. Margaret Whitney, Mrs. Eleanor Rigney, and Miss Lorretta Eberly. The office is the center of all school activity. It is our bank, post office, business center, and here both teachers and students are always sure of being graciously and capably received. Do I have enough credits to graduate? Did anyone leave my lunch in here? How much money do we have in our class treasury? The answers to these and many other questions are obtained from these obliging young ladies in the office. They preside over this small realm with perfect composure, giving to each individual their undivided interest and attention. Not only do they answer these endless questions, but they prepare our announce- ments, help us when we are confused, and last, but not least, keep our records for us, good, bad, or indifferent and present them to us on request. We are all familiar with the fine spirit which is a symbol of their fine work and character. They know each of us individually, statistically speaking. We all owe them thanks for their help in guiding our course through our high school career. We are all grateful to them for their many services to us. We want to pass the good word along, Make friends with the office force. J e vi lb twenty-eight