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

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SUPERINTENDENT PAUL R. TAYLOR A.B., M.S., Oklahoma A. and M. College, Stillwater SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS Well-loved by students, both young and old, is Superintendent Paul R. Taylor, a man who is known throughout the state as an outstanding speaker and a leader in school and community affairs. Possessing a pleasing personality and a rare wit, this remarkable man understands all young people and the problems which confront them. Through careful guidance, he helps to build many young lives and to shape leaders for the world of tomorrow. By having served in the El Ueno school sys- tem loyally and faithfully for thirteen years, he has established himself as a pillar in our educational world. MESSAGE TO GRADUATING CLASS OF 1948 Recently I overheard one of our high school male quartets in a little voluntary harmonizing. A number on which they seemed to do unusually well is one of the favored few maintaining pop- ularity through two or three decades. “O’er the sea of memories, I am drifting......” they sang; and there was reference to childhood days. Youth habitually fixes its gaze upon the future and lives in its todays and its tomorrows. If it did not, progress would be arrested. There must be a vision of better days to come and a resolve to make it so or the people will perish. It is the privilege of young people to dream eager dreams about the future and then to strive to make them real. It is a mistake, though, to conclude that youth is unmindful of its yesterdays. The present and the future are enriched by “beautiful memories.” Through them, even young men and women find inspiration and guidance. We can be true to the past in our lives with- out being unfaithful to the future. We can re- member “childhood days, wild wood days” and the days of our high school years with profit if we permit our memories to teach us that what seemed tragic just a little while ago may now be remembered with a smile. One learns by remem- bering that it is possible to ......meet with triumph and disaster And treat those two impostors just the same. Your annual is your memory book. As the years pass you will experience, always, a quick- ening of pulse as you thumb through its pages, and a touch of something akin to nostalgia will possess you. Only good will result, though, if from the past you return eagerly to the present and, from its vantage point, look hopefully ahead. Raul R. Taylor Superintendent of Schools

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MR. STEVE LUCUS MR. HARVEY C. MR. J. M. BURGE MR. L. E. HALE Member DOZIER President Member Vice President MR. RUPERT FOGG Member El Reno is especially fortunate in the quality of the men who compose its Board of Education. El Reno High School appreciates them and from them it learns many valuable lessons in unselfish service. In them the student body sees a fine example of what is meant by giving time and energy for the public good. Mr. J. M. Burge is president. He became a member in May, 1912, and assumed the presidency in May, 1943. Mr. H. C. Dozier, vice president, has served continuously since 1927 and has been president of the Board in previous years. Mr. Steve Lucus became a member of the Board in 1941. Mr. Leonard E. Hale began his period of service in 1945, and Mr. Rupert M. Fogg took office in 1946. Serving as treasurer of the Board of Education and as cus- todian of all its funds is Mrs. Cora MacSwain. Mr. Walter Wilson, clerk of the Board, was first appointed to his present position in December, 1937. MR. WALTER WILSON Clerk The people have faith in the members of its Board of Educa- tion. It is a faith that is merited by their loyalty to the best ideals of public school administration. MRS. C. S. MACSWAIN Treasurer

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PRINCIPAL OF HIGH SCHOOL Principal Walter P. Marsh, leader for the students and faculty in El Reno High School, is best described as a real school man with a sparkling personality and a wonderful sense of humor. Bundled full of fun, this likable man is known throughout the state for his leadership among high school students. For thirteen years he has successfully led our high school. It is no wonder, with a fine principal like ours, that so many leaders are turned out into the world by El Reno High School. PRINCIPAL WALTER P. MARSH A.B.. Southwestern State College, Weatherford: M.A., Oklahoma A. and M. College, Stillwater DEAN OF GIRLS Ever ready to help any girl is Miss Rose MISS ROSE WITCHER B.A.. University of Oklahoma. Norman: M.A.. Columbia Uni- versity, New York MR. RAY P. PORTER A.B., Southwestern College, Winfield. Kansas; M.S., Uni- versity of Oklahoma, Norman Witcher, dean of girls and high school and college English instructor. In addition to assist- ing every girl to take her place as a construc- tive, contributing member of the student body, Miss Witcher also is an able cook and house- keeper. Everyone is always welcome in her home. We students of E.H.S. love her for what she contributes to our high school. DEAN OF COLLEGE Dean of the El Reno College, Mr. Ray P. Porter, arranges the college course of study, supervises college activities, teaches high school and college science, and helps students to ad- just themselves to college life. His foremost aim is to guide young men and women so that they may take vital places in the world.