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

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PRINCIPAL WHO is it . . . that is always busy . . . never too busy . . . never angry . . . always kind . . . never impatient . . . always sympathetic . . . always wise . . . and willing to share his wisdom . . . never indifferent . . . always enthusiastic . . . why . . . there can only be . . . one answer . . . it must be . . . and it . . . most certainly is . . . Merritt C. Nauts . . . reigning . . . for four years . . . he has proved . . his worth . . . what would . . . DeVilbiss High School . . . be . . . without him? . . . so far . . . he has successfully . . . steered us . . . along the right path . . . Here is what he says . . Four Years at DeVilbiss The graduates of 1935 are the first pupils who can know the meaning of this question and suggest an adequate answer. In any educational program, graduation is a time when one may well ask what that education is worth. Have the four years at DeVilbiss given a better under- standing of the orderliness with which our life must proceed? Has it given a better appreciation of the cumulative accomplishments of what we call civilization? Has it given each pupil some worthwhile knowledge or ideal which he may contribute to the social betterment of our times? We at DeVilbiss try to place upon pupils responsiblities which will train them in making decisions concerning their everyday experiences. The purpose is to develop self reliance. Pupils graduating from high school should have acquired a willingness to face their own problems courageously. One must think for himself in mapping out a program leading to a definite life work. The chosen work must be well within range of the ability of one to achieve with reasonable success. It must offer the probability of increasing satisfaction and happiness to himself in his adjustment in society. Thomas A. DeVilbiss, in his living, worked hard and cheerfully in developing a business of world-wide scope g he accepted all of the responsibilities of the head of a fine familyg he gave unselfishly his abilities to serve the community in which he made his home. May all of the graduates of the high school bearing his name ever think of his example of unselfish service to home and community. ......................... MERRITT C. NAUTS lj: 'li-be 1 f.. . .wee 'L Quia efggi

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MR. DUGDALE HE first saw . . . light of day . . . in Shelton . . .-Nebraska . . . Then came . . . nine years . . . of reading . . . 'riting . . . an' 'rithmetic . . . in rural schools . . . Further education . . . consisted of . . . graduation . . . from Karney State College . . . Nebraska . . . Bachelor of Arts degree . . . from Toledo University . . . L. L. D .... from Hamilton Law School . . . Boston . . . and Master of Arts Degree . . . from Michigan . . . He has two sons . . . both of whom graduated . . . from DeVilbiss . . . He is way over six feet tall . . . he has . . . medium brown hair . . . and a pair of eyes. . . that denote. . . action . . . and perseverance.. . . He has . . . a Very charming wife . . . whose support has helped . . . him to accomplish . . . his endeavors . . . He has made . . . a reputation . . . for himself . . . that . . . of carrying out . . . everything he attempts . . . and wc're mighty p1'oud . . . to be able to say to you . . . that . . . he is . . . our school superintendent . . . Mr. Ralph E. Dug- dale . . . He says: DeVilbiss High School has been established for the purpose of developing an educated and well trained citizen.ship. It is very important that those who graduate from high school should realize that many lessons are learned during a high school career which are not found in textbooks. You have learned lessons of cooperation, of fair play and I feel sure have overcome many preju- dices Which you may have had when you entered. hiany students have acquired specific skill which will aid them in choosing their vocation in life. The hope of those who provided the diversified curriculum for DeVilbiss High School was that each student, by exercising his own choice of studies, might discover his natural abilities. A high school training should develop a keen appreciation of the organized arts and sciences and develop a background of culture that will matc1'ially add to the enjoyment of living. I am sure that it is the hope and ideal of every DeVilbiss teacher to stimulate the DeYilbiss students to acquire skills and tastes which shall prepare them to live a more abundant life. MR. DUGDALE 151

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1. Short, black hair, at times waved but all times well groomed, serves as an introduction to tall and stately Mrs. King, Dean of Girls. It is easy to see that in choosing a person suitable for any position like this, we had to find a woman with tact, poise, com- posure, common sense, and an abundance of charm. In Mi's. King we have found all these qualities. Along with disciplin- ing girls, she teaches Algebra. 2. U Just where, my good young man, were you on the afternoon of Dec. 21? That is the voice of Mr. Diller. You ought to know him because he's the Dean of Boys. He understands boys, and that is why he was asked to take on this duty. WVhat is even more important, the boys like Mr. Diller. When all the pupils in the school hail him as a regu- lar fellow it is evident that they appreciate equality. 3. This year we decided to add to our list of advisers, Miss Grace Kratz. She was appointed as Dean of Classes. She aids with all social functions. She is the woman that is able to origi- nate all of those up to date, clever ideas. Just by looking at her, we realize by the sparkle in her eyes that she is not much more elderly than we students. She's one of our most refreshing, youth- ful, and human teachers. 4. Louie is our jack of all trades. He isn't serving merely one purpose in our school, but inany. He might be called a general supervisor. He is always posted on each club's activities. No minor details escape his keen eye. He deserves a great deal of commendation owing to his excel- lent managing of all school affairs. Outside of school he is one splen- did athlete. Many of us know him to be very witty as well as cheerful always. l10