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

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Administration SUPERINTENDENT PAUL R. TAYLOR A.B., M.S., Oklahoma A. and M. College, Stillwater One of the outstanding speakers and ed- ucators in the state of Oklahoma is Superin- tendent Paul R. Taylor, a veteran of fourteen years in the El Reno school system. Through his untiring efforts, Mr. Taylor has helped hundreds of students lay the foun- dation for a successful future. PRINCIPAL WALTER P. MARSH A.B., Southwestern State College, Weath- erford; M.A., Oklahoma A. and M. Col- lege, Stillwater Principal Walter P. Marsh is undoubtedly one of the most beloved men in El Reno be- cause of the marvelous work he has done as a leader for both students and teachers in his fourteen years of work in El Reno High School. Possessing a sparkling personality and a wonderful sense of humor, our principal is ever eager to help every student become a better one. The Deans ☆ ☆ ☆ MR. RAY P. PORTER A.B., Southwestern Col- lege, Winfield, Kansas; M.S., University of Ok- lahoma, Norman MISS ROSE WITCHER B.A., University of Ok- lahoma, Norman; M.A., Columbia University, New York Mr. Ray P. Porter, dean of El Reno Col- lege, is admired for his devotion to the fore- most aim of his life—that of helping college students to use their time so wisely that they will be qualified for any work that they may later undertake. In his role as supervisor of college activities, Mr. Porter arranges both the educational and the recreational programs of the college. ☆ ☆ ☆ An adviser whom the student body ad- mires and respects is Miss Rose Witcher, dean of girls and English instructor in the high school and college. She works tirelessly to train the girls so that they may be capable of assuming their responsibilities now and in the years to come.

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MR. J. M. BURGE President MR. HARVEY C. DOZIER Member MR. STEVE LUCUS Vice President MR. L. E. HALE Member MR. RUPERT FOGG Member Board of Education The Board of Education of the El Reno City Schools is composed of capable, unselfish men who give of their time and energies in the inter- ests of the local schools. Theirs is a labor of love. Their only compensation is the satisfaction that attends a task well done. They set a splen- did example for youth in their willingness to work for the public welfare. They well deserve the appreciation of a grateful citizenship. The school year 1948-1949 was begun with the following officers and members of the gov- erning Board: Mr. J. M. Burge, president; Mr. Steve Lucus, vice president; Mr. Harvey C. Dozier, Mr. Leonard E. Hale and Mr. Rupert M. Fogg, members. Mr. Dozier was succeeded by Mr. A. C. Dubberstein in May, 1949. Mr. Lucus became a member of the Board in 1941; Mr. Burge, in 1942; Mr. Hale, in 1945; and Mr. Fogg, in 1946. Mr. Dozier, retiring member, had served continuously since 1927. Serving as treasurer of the Board of Educa- tion and as custodian of all its funds is Mrs. Cora MacSwain. Mr. Walter Wilson, clerk of the Board, was first appointed to his position in 1937. These people are loyal to the highest ideals of public school administration; and, under their guidance and direction, the schools of 731 Reno have made steady progress. MR. WALTER WILSON MRS. C. S. MacSWAIN Clerk Treasurer

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 MR. WOODROW MRS. LUCILE ☆ ☆ ☆ BARTON BLAIR ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ B.S., M.S. High School and A.B., M.A. Spanish and Math- ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ College Industrial Arts, and Mechanical ematics ☆ ☆ ☆ Drawing MRS. NINA MAE COOPER MR. FLOYD DURHAM MISS JOSEPHINE HODNETT MRS. CORENE JEWITT MISS MABEL JONES B.A. Library and Eng- lish B.A. High School and Col- lege Social Science A.B.. M.A. Head of English Dept, and Director of High School and College Publications B.A. Latin and English A.B., M. A. English MR. MAX KIRKLAND B.S. Debate and English MISS HELEN KNIGHT B.S., M.S. High School and Col- lege Mathematics MR. FRANK LAND A.B. Assistant Coach of Athletics and Study Hall MISS HELEN MARTIN B.S., M.M. Head of Vocal Mus- ic Department MR. C. L. McGILL B.S., M.S. Director of Vocation- al Education