Edwardsville High School - Tiger Yearbook (Edwardsville, IL)

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ADMINISTRATION BOARD OF EDUCATION The school board, staying in the background of school affairs, plays an important part in keeping our school on the up-grade. Their duties, although wide and varied, have been performed in a workmanlike way. Among the recent improvements which they have brought about is the paving of the driveway and the finishing of the gym floor. They have also increased the size of the library and next year plan to provide a course in agriculture for those desiring to take it. Everything which they have done has had the idea behind it that it would benefit the students of EHS. For this we are grateful, and we sincerely hope that they will keep up the good work in future years. Retiring this year after sixteen years of service as a member of the board is Mrs. George Handlon. Having been a teacher in the Edwardsville Public Schools before retiring to private life, she realized better than anyone else the actual problems confronting the students and the instructors. For this reason she has seen many years of service on the Teachers’ Committee and it has been her work on this committee which has been of particular value to the rest of the board members. We sincerely hope that her retirement from tin board will not mean a discontinuance of relations with the school, but that she will continue to work with us. Ten James L. Reed. President; Clyde Fruit; Mrs. G. A. Handlon. Leonard Schwartz Edward A. Bollmann; A. E. Bayer. Secretary; R. C. Cunningham

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First we present to you the administration, those who have guided us throughout our high school work. Next we give you the graduating class of 1940, who after four years of “study and labor,” graduate into broader fields. After this we picture for you the social life and athletics which have always been such an important part in the life of an EHS student. Nino

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Superintendent E. li. Alexander Principal I). It. Blodgett Vice-Principal J. J. Love Dean of Girls Elsie Sloan Xow completing liis “Junior” year in EHS, Mr. Alexander has become a true member of our “big happy family.” Well liked by the students for his friendly smile and hearty welcome, he has shown everyone what a capable superintendent he really is. Mr. Blodgett, principal of EHS, has shown during the past year what can be accomplished by a well-organized school system. As president of the Southwestern Conference he has also brought about many improvements in our athletic relations with the rest of the schools. Mr. Love, assistant to Mr. Blodgett, and also Dean of Boys, lends a hand wherever he is needed. Writing out excuses, conducting sales campaigns for the Athletic Association, and consulting with us about our problems are just a few of his duties. Well liked by all, he plays an important role in EHS activities. Miss Sloan, Dean of Girls, guides their activities in EHS. Kept busy by classes, directing plays, and writing out excuses, she still finds time to confer with the girls concerning their personal problems. Eleven