Defiance High School - Panorama Yearbook (Defiance, OH)

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r. John T. Rohrs Mr. Milton L. Adorns Mr. Lester L. Schmunk Mr. Jomes C. Behringer Dr. Charles D. Krouse Mr. Jomes V. Shindler BOARD OF EDUCATION MR. DON L. HAMPSHIRE The Board of Education is the agent responsible for establishing and appraising the educational ac- tivities of our public schools. The citizens on the board have regular meetings with Mr. Henkle to out- line the policies of the program. The members of the Board of Education are John T. Rohrs, president; Lester L. Schmunk, vice-president; Dr. Charles D. Krouse, Milton L. Adams, James C. Behringer, and James V. Shindler. Mr. Behringer ' s term expired in December of 1959, and Mr. Adams ' term began on January 1, 1960. Mr. Don Hampshire serves as Administrative As- sistant to the Superintendent and Clerk of the Board of Education. He is in charge of the Food Service Program and Bus Transportation. In this capacity his participation in many of our public school activities is essential.

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MR. CLAUDE W. HENKLE SUPERINTENDENT Mr. Henkle is serving his third year as the super- intendent of Defiance City Schools. His dynamic per- sonolify commands the respect and admiration of students and teachers alike. Mr. Henkle holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree from Ohio Nksrthern University and a Master of Arts De- gree from Ohio State University. His postgraduate work was done at the University of Colorado and Bowling Green Stote University, Mr, Henkle is also very active in community afifairs. He is a member of the Chamber of Commerce, American Legion, Masonic Lodge, Rotary Club, presi- dent of the Defiance Community Service Council, and a member and past president of the board of directors of the Defiance Health and Tuberculosis As- sociation. He is also a member of the National and State Association of School Administrators.

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PRINCIPAL Attention please, announcements! rings through the building each morning and noon as our princi- pal, Mr. Palmer, starts the session off with his usual greeting. Mr. Palmer has a very busy schedule, but he is always ready and willing to take time to dis- cuss with students or teachers any problems which may arise. Besides his many regular administrative duties he is the adviser to the Student Council. Under his guidance school policies have been planned and executed, o calendar of school events has been pre- pared, and a master schedule of students has been kept. Mr. Palmer received his B.A. degree from Defiance College and his M.A. degree from the University of Michigan. MR. HAROLD PALMER TOP ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF MR. RUSSELL EMANS ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL Having the official title of Assistant Principal, Mr. Russell Emans is kept extremely busy with matters pertaining to the efficient operation of the school, but he always has time to work with the students. He is adviser of the Projection Club and JETS. He also teaches trigonometry, algebra II, and advanced math. Mr. Emans received his A.B. degree from Bowling Green State University and his M.Ed, degree from Bloomington University.