Decatur High School - Ravelings Yearbook (Decatur, IN)

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FACULTY First Row: Mr. Alger, Mr. Adams, Mr. Anderson, Mr. Brown, Mr. Dorwin. Second Row: Miss Elzey, Mr. Everhart, Miss Frisinger, Miss Haubold, Miss Kauffmcm. THEY ALSO SERVE Mr. Alger, who teaches classes in mathematics, aeronautics, and physics, was formerly cm instructor in Hoagland High School. He is a graduate of Chester High School and received his A.B. and M.S. degrees at Manchester College and Indiana University, respectively. Mr. Alger is also the eighth grade class sponsor. Mr. Adams teaches chemistry, physics, and mathematics. After receiving high school diploma and A.B. degree from Manchester College, he engaged in extension graduate work for three years. Mr. Anderson, who is advisor to the Rcrvelings staff and the Commercial Club sponsor , is an instructor of commercial subjects. He is a graduate of Hartford City High School and Ball State Teachers ' College, where he received his B.S. degree. Mr. Brown, high school principal and civics instructor, received his high school di- ploma from Valporaiso University. He is a holder of B.S. degrees, both from Valporcriso U. and Ball State Teachers ' College, and a master ' s degree from Indiana University. Mr. Dorwin conducts classes in history and English and is also high school base- ball coach. A graduate of Decatur High School, he attended Ball State Teachers ' Col- lege and Franklin College. He holds a B.S. degree. Twelve

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THE GENERAL AND HIS AID-DE-CAMP Principal, W. G. Brown, has cerlainly had a busy year. Besides the supervision of the regular high school activities, he has had to organize cmd oversee the school ' s wartime routine. He has done everything in his power to aid those students cf draft age. Several new subjects, valuable to persons active in the war effort, were added to the school curricula; among those subjects were aeronautics, fundamental arith- metic for the emergency, and calisthenics. For pupils who were interested in fitting themselves for defense jobs or for placement in the armed forces, night school was held on several designcrted evenings during each v.reek. Such courses as drafting, radio, cmd the Morse code were taught. Besides regular high school and night classes, there was rationing to contend withthis year. Operating an all out for victory high school, kept Mrs. Kern, Mr. Brown ' s secretary, almost as busy as her employer. It was a difficult year; but under the guidance of a well-informed and capable principal, we came out on top at the close of school in the spring. W. Guy Brown Principal Mrs. H, L. Kern Secretary

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Miss Kauffman makes a war poster, Mr. Everhart puts comm andoes through their paces. Miss Frisinger and Mr. Perry wallt now- adays. Mr. Alger and Mr. Adams dig a victory garden. Miss Elzey saves rubber. Mr. Dorwin preserves that tire. Mr. Anderson worked at a foundry. Mr. Brown is saving gas. Miss Haubold knits for soldiers. THEIR WAR EFFORT Miss Elzey, aside from her duties as librarian, conducts some weekly classes in library work. She gradu- ated from Decatur High School, Indiana University, and also attended Purdue University ' s library school. She holds B.S. and M.S. degrees. Mr. Everhart, besides teaching classes in physical education and health and safety, coaches the junior high basketball team. He is a graduate of Monroe High School and Ball State Teachers ' College where he received his master ' s degree. Miss Frisinger, Avho is the freshman class sponsor, is in charge of Latin instruction. She is a graduate of Decalur High School and Franklin College. She engaged in graduate work from Purdue and Indiana Uni- versity cmd holds an A.B. degree. ■ Thirteen