Drumright High School - Gusher Yearbook (Drumright, OK)

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From the Superinl:endent's Office By FRANK D. HEss To the senior class of 1936. the Gusher staff and sponsors, I offer my con- gratulations on the completion of a most difficult project, this Gusher. As the years pass by and we turn to this yearbook to study the pictures and read concerning the school activities, we shall derive a great deal of pleasure and in- spiration in recalling many interesting friends and activities that would other- wise have been forgotten. To the school patrons and citizens of Drumright, I express the appreciation of the Board of Education and school administration for the fine spirit of co- operation shown during this and other years. It has been extremely difficult to have the type of school program that this community should have during the economic depression, but signs point toward improvement, and this year there has been a considerable increase in school funds which has enabled us to assure our teachers of their salaries for the full nine months and in some measure to restore what they have lost in recent years in salary reductions. As we get more funds to operate our schools, we can begin to extend our educational service and we have in mind plans that will be approved by those who want, the best type of school system possible. It is a fallacy to think that the best type of school can be operated with the funds that have been available during the recent years. We ask your support in our efforts to maintain the gains we have made and in our plans for further gains. In a democracy probably the chief business of the school is to train for ac- tive citizenship. I hope that students and graduates of Drumright High School will keep in mind that the welfare of a democracy such as we have depends up- on a sincere intelligent leadership and an understanding by the great majority of the people of the trends of the time and the meanings of the policies of the leaders. I trust, therefore, that Drumright High School has developed in each of them a sense of responsibility as a citizen and that each will continue his interest in the problems that confront our democracy and will actively parti- cipate in their solution. Page Thirteen

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Page Twelve FRANK HESS Superintendent of the Drumright Public Schools HIGH SCHOOL WASHINGTON EDISON LINCOLN TIDAL TIGER PEMETA FAIRVIEW DRY HILL DUNBAR

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A. WIEMER Principal DRUMRIGHT HIGH SCHOOL To the Members of the Class of '36: To each of you goes the distinction of being a member of the Hrst graduat- ing class of more than one hundred members-the largest graduating class in the history of Drumright High School. I congratulate each one of you. After graduation, however, you will be confronted with problems to solve and decisions to make regarding your future. Whether you achieve success and find happiness, or meet with failure and disappointment depends largely upon the decisions you make now. But bear in mind when considering those prob- lems, that productive labor and needed service to mankind will not go unre- warded. So with conidence in yourself and your fellowman, with courage to strive faithfully for what you believe is right and with determination to win. I am sure that success will be yours. Congratulations of the annual staff upon the completion of this line account of your senior activities. Best wishes to each member of the class. Sincerely, A. C. WIEMER Page Fourteen