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

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V MR. PAUL R. TAYLOR A. B., M. S. Superintendent During his sixteen years of service in El Reno, Superintendent Paul R. Taylor has not only gained for himself the respect and friendship of those who know him, but he has also become well-known as an inspirational speaker and a lead- ing school official in Oklahoma. His gentle humor, creative insight, unselfish- ness, and his understanding of school problems have helped make him a true friend of the stu- dents and citizens in this community. Serving as treasurer of the Board of Education and as custodian of all its funds is Mrs. Cora MacSwain. Mrs. Jeannette Mitchell, sec- retary, has served in her present position since April, 1946. Mr. Walter Wilson, clerk of the Board, was first appointed to his position in 1937. Mrs. Jeannette Mitchell Mr. Walter Wilson Mrs. Cora MacSwain Secretary Clerk Treasurer page seven

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Hoard of Education MR. J. M. BURGE MR. STEVE LUCUS MR. L. E. HALE MR. RUPERT FOGG MR. MARION WATSON President Vice President Member Member Member The El Reno Board of Education has been named one of America’s outstanding school boards in a poll of state superintendents, state school board officers and professors of school administration. This distinction was announced through the Department of Education of Col- umbia University, New York. As such, it has been asked to describe and identify practices in use that make it exceptionally strong. Board of Education members receive no salary. They work for the joy of the working and because they believe that education offers us our chief hope for the survival of our dem- ocratic institutions. During the school year 1950-51, the following officers and members served on the El Reno Board of Education: Mr. J. M. Burge, president; Mr. Steve Lucus, vice president; Mr. Leonard E. Hale, Mr. Rupert M. Fogg and Mr. Marion Watson, members. Mr. Lucus is sen- ior member of the Board in point of service, having served continuously since 1941. Mr. Burge became a member of the Board in 1942, Mr. Hale in 1945, Mr. Fogg in 1946, and Mr. Watson in 1951. In their private lives these men set a splendid example for young people. Their willing- ness to work for the public welfare without personal reward or glory is in itself an example to youth. page six

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MR. WALTER P. MARSH A. B., M. A. 1 Principal One of the most beloved educational leaders in the state is Mr. Walter P. Marsh, our principal, who has been in El Reno High School for sixteen years. Through his willingness to help at all times and because of his ability, he has won the admiration of all his students and teachers. A sincere friend of all, Mr. Marsh is ever ready to assist those who need his guidance, whether this be to correct or to encourage and praise. Mrs. Edna McMahan Kelly Miss May L. Shanklin B. A., M. A. B. S., M. A. Librarian Head of Social Science Department Mr. M. A. Mitchell, Jr. B. S. Dean of Boys, Registrar Mr. Floyd Durham B. A., M.C. E. Social Science page eight