Dearborn High School - Pioneer Yearbook (Dearborn, MI)

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BOARD OF EDUCATIO Grant Burns John E. Alexader SeC1'etal'Y Vice-president Fred Beard Francis A. Riley President Treasurer Robert E. Schoens Gefirge E- Brady Trustee Trustee Martin A. wellna Trustee Boards of Education often have been called Bored of Education. The pun would not be applicable to Dear- born'5 Board, however, for this policy-making group is kept busy most of the time formulating new plans and carrying out others in order to maintain Dearborn's high standing as a school system. Dearborn is not only the fifth largest system in the state, ranking only after Detroit, Lansing, Grand Rapids, Flint, but it is also ranked as one of the outstanding systems in the state and in the country. Hiring competent teachers, providing fine buildings, and making sure that each student has every opportunity to receive a sound education is the job of this Board of Education, and these seven men conscientiously Work toward that goal.

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Mr. Harvey Lowrey, Superintendent of the Dearborn Public Schools, has been supervising this school system since February 15, 1922, and he plans to retire at the close of this term. We of Dearborn High, although we have known him only during the past two years since the consolidation of Districts Seven and Eight, appreciate the work he has done. At this time we offer our congratulations for a job well done and we sincerely hope that Mr. Lowrey will enjoy the rest he so richly deserves. Mr. Lowrey received his A.B. degree from Central Michigan State, and his M.A. from the University of Michigan. Mr. Ray H. Adams, Deputy Superintendent, has charge of hir- ing teachers for the Dearborn Public Schools. Dearborn High regards Mr. Adams as a favorite son, because of his close rela- tionship to this school. Before the two Dearborn school districts consolidated he was Superintendent of Schools in District Seven and had his office in Dearborn High School. He received his A.B. at Western State, and his M.A. from the University of Michigan.

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MEET THE PEOPLE WHO U SCHOOL With great patience and fortitude, Principal Otto H. Olsen directs the course of human events at Dearborn High School. It is Mr. Q1- sen's belief that responsibility goes hand in hand with privilege. He feels that in a demo- cracy everyone should be Willing to do his part. This explains why student government is so important at Dearborn High. Mr. Olsen re- ceived his A. B. from Central Michigan State, and his M. A. from the University of Wiscon- sin. Miss Amy Betts served as Assistant Principal during Mr. Challis' absence, and now holds that position jointly with him. However, most stu- dents are more familiar with Miss Betts in the capacity of an adviser. She has become a local information bureau and her judgment is sought on any question pertaining to enrollment or curriculm. She received her A. B. at Hillsdale, and her M.A. from the University of Michigan. Dean Challis, Assisant Prin- cipal, has just returned to the position which he left in 1943 to serve as a Lieutenant in the navy. He now teaches aeronautics and relieves Mr. 'Olsen of a great deal of work. Mr. Challis received his A. B. from Michigan State Normal, and his M. A. from the Uni- versity of Michigan. Miss Mildred Mitchell, who was Acting Assistant Princi- pal and attendance officer during Mr. Challis' absence, is now devoting all her time to the latter duty. Just how well she excutes her duties is easily seen in Dearborn High Schoolis good atten- dance record. She received her A. B. from the Univer- sity of Kansas, and her M. A. from the University of Michigan.