Durham High School - Messenger Yearbook (Durham, NC)

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MR. W. F. WARREN Sz1p61'1'uzemfcnz Dzzrluznz City Schools Superintendent W. F. VVarren, executive head of the Durham City Schools, is no stranger to Durham High School. Seven years prior to his heeoming Superintendent of city schools in 1933, he was principal ol' our high school. ln a series of intimate, informative talks with the student groups this year he stressed the theme of Fducczlfon for Lffcx The superintendent always speaks and acts with one motive in mind-A the welfare of the children and teachers ol' Durham. His talks have made us thinkg and We realize that there are some phases of education even more essential to the making of good citizens than mere Uhook-learning. Previous themes that he has emphasized are: Cfzzznlrtw' Zillllllitlllbll and C1'l1'zen5f11'p, lf1npf1a51'z1'r1g the Beam- niful and Czzlluml in Life, and Safely of Ilumczn Life. Mr. Warren received his AB. degree from Elon College, his Ma-X. degree from the University of North Carolina. and he took further graduate work at Duke and Columhia Universities. His understanding attitude toward the problems of modern youth and his interest in school activities plus his genial disposi' tion have made Mr. XVarren a friend to every student. PAGE 18

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Miz. liliimiax' QZLIFTON STONE MR. Nl.XRiIELLL'S i'xRNOLD lliur c s Sea'1'elu1'y-T1'cr1m1'e1' of SC'C'l'l'fLI1'-Y City lgfltlflf of EIIIKKLIZIOIZ Louise Knzillfng M1'Il5 l'1'c's1'de11l of illtillill llculon C!ll77f7LllIy to the City Council and County Commissioners l1CCCSSLlI'y CXPCl'1CllIL1I'CS. Every two years the city council elects two DLlI'f ham citizens to serve a six-year term on this policy- forming body of the city school system. In the event of any memher's resignation, the hoard itself appoints some one to fill the unexpired term. These people have clearly shown a great interest in every phase of educational development for the good of Durham's future citizens. Their tireless efforts have enahled Durham High School to rank among the leading schools in the nation in scholar- ship, athletics, and arts. 0F EDI CATIO PAGE I7 Mia. C. T. l30LfXCIL President B. C. Renrzcdy

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MR. E. N. IONES Bz1x1'nc'ss Manager Dzzrfmm City Schools To Mr. Iones falls the responsibility of seeing that the financial set-up of the city school system operates with the least possible dilliculty inside its budget. This means that he must help in every way with the business management of the city schools. It is he who, working in the closest cooperation with the superintendent and the Board of Education, must help regulate requisitions, arrange for payment of bills, and assist in budget compilations. It is his duty also to see that the school property is adequately maintained and pro- tected. In this latter duty, Mr. Iones must also attend to the in- surance and inspection of all school properties. Though his job is one that requires the greatest accuracy and precision, Mr. Iones has proved himself to be a capable manager of the city school Hnances. PAGE I9