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

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ASSISTANT . . . In the hearts of many DeVilbiss boys, a touch of deep admiration lingers for one man, their friend and counselor-Mr. Rus- sell Brown. He is someone to whom they can take their problems and receive some kindly advice. As Counselor of Boys, he continues to give the same sound advice he had handed out as a Spanish teacher in DeVilbiss for thirteen years. Mr. Brown has always proved to be un buen amigo. The boys of DeVilbiss will ever remember Mr. Brown's warm friendship, his personal interest in everything done for our school, and his belief in the good- ness ot youth. His firm but warm and friendly manner commands the admira- tion of every boy. Irvin C. Conrad Russell G. C. Brown Whenever we have any problems that fall under the class of instruction and curriculum, we immediately consult Mr. Conrad, who supervises this part of the program at DeVilbiss. Some of his duties include arranging classes, adjusting schedules, and giving advice in essay contests and college scholarship tests. Mr. Conrad, former freshman coach and so- cial studies teacher, has held this new position for only two years: however, in this short period of time, the students have received great benefits from his guidance in this particular field.

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Photo-LaVerne AI d . . . HIGH SCHOOL humanitarian. l-le said that DeVilbiss's name should be an inspiration to the high ideals of the school. l-larriet Keeling, pupil in McKinley lunior l-ligh School, was chairman at the ground- breaking ceremony. Lee Miller, president of the junior high school student council, spoke of the joy of young people of the district who would be students in the new school. DeVilbiss was opened in the fall of l93l and cost about S5l,358,647 including plumb- ing, heat and temperature, and electricity. This school, with its beautiful Norwegian rnaples, covers a total area of l,O98,442 square feet. The concrete walls are reinforced with steel frames weighing over l,2UU ton. The building, including courts, is faced on the exterior with brick and the slate roof is completely fireproof. The finished floors of the corridors, entrance lobbies, and entrance landings are of wire cut red tile. All finished stair work is of cast or wrought iron. The fire alarm system, public telephones and inter- phones, and the clock and program bell system were included at the time of the con- struction. DeVilbiss was also the second school in Toledo to have two gymnasiums. l-low fortunate the Board of Education was to secure the land upon which the wonder- fully constructed DeVilbiss l-ligh School now stands! I7

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. . . PRINCIPALS Robert E. Rettig Miss Pasch, always available for her wise advice, is Well qualified by years of training and experience as Counselor of Girls. Her firmness and fairness have been greatly respected by all those seek- ing her counsel. She meets all our prob- lems, Whether personal adjustments or school matters, with patience and under- standing. Her leadership and guidance have made her a vital part of DeVilbiss life. Miss Pasch, as shown by her at- tendance at many school affairs, has a Wide interest in student activities. She is active in many professional organizations and has guided the Work of the DeVilbiss chapter of the Future Teachers of Amer- ica in its yearly activities. Much of the enviable reputation which DeVilbiss has among public high schools can be attributed to the tireless efforts of Mr. Rettig, Assistant Principal in charge of Student Activities. Mr. Rettig's fine standards and leadership ability combine to make certain that law and order are kept in the school. Since he believes that the school is the place Where leadership is developed, he applies the philosophy of learning by doing. lt is through this philosophy and his liberal views that the members of the Student Council and of the entire school feel a definite responsi- bility toward themselves and the school. Mildred A. Pasch