El Reno High School - Boomer Yearbook (El Reno, OK)

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SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS Superintendent Paul R. Taylor, one of the best-known school officials in the state and an inspirational speaker whose services are much in demand, has served as head of the El Reno school system for twelve years. His pleasing personality, broad vision, and untiring efforts in behalf of the local schools and community .have won for him the respect of all his acquaintances Through his delightful sense of humor and his rare understanding of the prob- lems of young men and women, he has earned the respect and friendship of the El Reno High School and College students. SUPERINTENDENT PAUL R. TAYLOR A.B., M.S., Oklahoma A. and M. College, Stillwater

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iPr.LI.Hale ffltmbtr t))r k ptrt Fogg 8. ij r»fc IP1 . J. IJ). Surj ft)r. Wa»V«i| C. Dozi Pr«jid«i f Vic President Faculty and students are proud of El Reno’s Board of Education. Its officers and me.nbsrs give their time unselfishly in the public service. The people have unbounded faith in their judg- ments. Mr. J. M. Burge, president of the Board, has served in this capacity since May, 1943. He be- came a member a year earlier and has recently begun a new four-year term. Mr. Harvey C. Doz- ier, vice president and oldest member in service, has been a member of the Board continuously for twenty years and has served at various times as president, vice president, and clerk of the Board. Mr. Steve Lucus became a member in 1941 and has recently entered upon a new four- year term. Mr. Leonard E. Hale began his per- iod of service as an appointive member early in 1945 and, later in the year, was elected for a full four-year term. Mr. B. M. McGinley, member of the Board since 1943, resigned in December, 194( , because of private business reasons. He was succeeded in office by Mr. Rupert M. Fogg, who has been subsequently elected for a full four- year term. Appointive officers of the Board are Senator J. A. Rinehart, attorney: Mrs. Cora MacSwain, treasurer; Mr. Walter Wilson, clerk; and Mr. John W. Prigmore, auditor. The Board of Education has one concern only— that El Reno’s schools shall return to the people the largest possible dividends on the public in- vestment. To this end, they strive constantly for maximum efficiency of administration and operation. Mr. J. A. Rinehart Mrs. C. S. MacSwain Mr. Walter Wilson Attorney Treasurer Clerk

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PRINCIPAL OF HIGH SCHOOL For twelve years, Mr. Walter P. Marsh has served as a capable and efficient principal and leader for the students and faculty of El Reno High School. Mr. Marsh’s foremost aim is to teach his students to understand and appreciate their fellowmen, everywhere, so that they may be- come intelligent and discriminating citizens. He is ever ready and willing to advise those who come to him for guidance. PRINCIPAL WALTER P. MARSH B.A., University of Oklahoma, Norman; M.A., Columbia University, New York. THE DEANS MR. RAY P. PORTER A.B., Southwestern College, Winfield, Kansas; M.S., University of Oklahoma, Norman Mr. Ray P. Porter, dean of the El Reno College and high school and college science teacher, devotes himself unselfishly to further- ing the educational program of the local col- lege. Among his many duties are those of ar- ranging the college course of study, general supervising of college activities, and helping students to adjust themselves to college life. MISS ROSE WITCHER B.A., University of Oklahoma, Norman; M.A., Columbia University, New York. The office of Miss Rose Witcher, dean of girls and high school and college English in- structor, is always open. Miss Witcher is ever ready to discuss with a girl any problem that arises in her school or social life in an effort to help her solve this. She is interested in as- sisting every girl to take her place as a con- structive, contributing member of the student body.