Earlville High School - Raidorian Our Years Yearbook (Earlville, IL)

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Mr. Forrest Carter Mr. Maynard Martin Mr. T. O. Zimmerman President Bond Issue Voted on and Passed Nov. 23 Board of Education It is the responsibility of the Board of Education to formulate the policies that affect the operation of the school. This year they had a special task. One of the problems that has presented itself in recent years has been inadequate space resulting from increased enrollment. To provide for this need, the Board placed before the people of the community a bond issue which was approved on November 23. The new building will not only provide ample space but will also make possible the separation of grade students from those of the high school--a desirable situation in our educational program . 12 The Board of Education holds monthly meetings to discuss the needs of our districts. Mr. Roger Larson Mr. Harold Gast Mr. Fred Torman Mr. Roger Jones

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Principal In addition to being principal and teaching four English classes, Mrs. Johnson serves as senior class adviser, library supervisor, director of the senior play, and adviser of the school newspaper. Some of the seniors’ fondest memories have their origin in Mrs. Johnson's English classes. Whether it's a briefing of the Today show, comments on the latest news from the theatre--of which she has been a life-long devotee--or a special reading of her favorite poetry, each senior leaves E.H.S. not only with a broader view of American and English literature, but also with a better understanding of himself and the people around him. Mrs. Johnson has dedicated herself to educating and encouraging high school students, a task which is often difficult, but for her a source of never-ending enjoyment and satisfaction. Behind the Scenes at E.H.S. Superintendent As Superintendent of the District, Mr. Wicke is responsible for administration and supervision of school policies. For seven years, he has aided and encouraged the students in every phase of school life. To the faculty he has given inspiration, assistance and support. He never fails to bring forth an efficient plan of action in his continuous effort to improve the school and the academic achievements of the students . By way of his hours of seriousness and moments of gaiety, Mr. Wicke provides a true leadership in this vital work--the advancement of learning. 11

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Every school system has its problems, and Earlville is no exception. But we're glad to announce that we have recently solved two of them--the monitor and the absentee systems. In previous years, three students were assigned to various posts in the corridors throughout the day. Their job was to supervise the halls while classes were in session. Assuming that students are aware of their responsibility for law and order, the administration has abolished the monitor system. Last spring a change was made which simplified the process of accounting for absenteeism. For many years, students had been required to bring a written excuse from their parents following an absence. Now the parents are required to phone the school office on the morning that the student will be absent. An unexcused absence is equivalent to a zero for the student in all of his classes. Mr. Wicke takes a phone call from a parent who is asking to have a student excused. New Absentee System Introduced Jerry Thome distributes the absentee slips which show twice a day the students who are absent. Bob Russell, who evidently is not aware that the monitor system has been abolished, peers suspiciously around a corner with the intention of sneaking through the hall. 13