Emerson High School - Emersonian Yearbook (Gary, IN)

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MISS LEEDS Persons influenced by Pisces are said to be practi¬ cal, intellectual, and not easily convinced. Particularly is this to be true in the case of Miss Elizabeth Leeds, assistant principal of Emer¬ son. With genuine affection and solicitude for youth, Miss Leeds has stood as a beacon of light for us since our kindergarten days. No matter what zodiac sign rules, she devotes her time and energy to making our school community run smoothly and effectively for those learning and for those teaching. MR. JONES His determined endeavor is characteristic of his as¬ tronomical governor, that of Pisces. The class of 1941 leaves with an imprint of a tall, impressive gentleman who as superintendent is achiev¬ ing great success in carrying on Dr. Wirt’s program of the work-study-play system. Mr. Jones, Tolleston’s first principal and formerly Di¬ rector of Social Science, has now reached the highest rank in our schools. Being a very progressive leader with high ideals, he is well known and well liked by all who associate with him. MR. SPAULDING Twenty-eight years has Mr. Spaulding been friend and counsellor to every one of us. Never is he too busy to be concerned about our problems. He has taught all ages physiology, zoology, math¬ ematics, and nature study here at Emerson. He has seen Emerson grow, and he has not depended on the stars to do the job. Ruled by the astronomical sign of Gemini, when the rare days of June roll round he dotes on fishing poles, grape vines, and fruit trees. To him a seed catalog is al¬ ways one of the best sellers of the year.

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GUIDING STARS ELIZABETH H. LEEDS Assistant Principal February 21 HERBERT S. JONES Superintendent March 5 H i n EVERETT A. SPAULDING Principal June 15 BOARD OF SCHOOL TRUSTEES Just as the earth needs the sun, a school system needs a Board of School Trustees. In addition to routine duties, this year ' s board had numerous conferences with the officials of the Purdue Survey. In the picture across the page, we find Glenn Rearick, secretary; Edward W. Schaaf, vice-president; Edward T. Doyne, president; Herbert S. Jones, superintendent; Maynard E. Suley, treasurer; and Lloyd F. Burress, assist¬ ant secretary. PARENT COUNCIL No matter how important the sun, the moon and stars are in the scheme of the universe, parents are more so. Meeting monthly in the school cafeteria, these Emerson parents discussed problems of the school community. Thirty-nine members served this year. The following members and faculty were present when the picture was taken: seated around table, Mrs. Dirk Lauten- bach, Mrs. Paul Fogler, Mrs. Sam Moise, Mrs. Myrtle Kraft, Mrs. Nette Clements, Mrs. Monroe L. Cuth, Mrs. John MacKenzie, Mrs. Fred Scheerer, Mrs. Warren N. Croll, Mrs. J. D. Menzie, Mrs. Myrtle Lyon, Mrs. Matthew Bowser, Mrs. Russell Jellison, Mrs. Orville McCall: seated on left, Mrs. Charles Wood, Mrs. John Pruess; standing, Mrs. Ernest Koenig, Miss Edith Applegate, Miss Anne Kotora, Mrs. Henry Cordon, Miss Melba Cromer, Mr. George Garner, Miss Grace Sayers, Mr. E. A. Spaulding, Mr. W. A. Finton, Miss Elizabeth Leeds, Mr. Andrew Kaplar, Mr. H. S. Warren, and Mr. M. O. Snyder. Page Six

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Top Picture: Top row: Mr. Rogers, foundry; Mr. Yeager, mechanical drawing; Sergeant Souders, R.O.T.C.; Mr. Wirt, machine shop. Fourth row: Mrs. Tolle, kindergarten; Mrs. Wake, technical; Miss Tucker, art; Miss De Maiffe, primary academic; Mrs. Palmer, audi¬ torium; Mrs. Pierce, English; Mrs. Reyher, French and Spanish; Miss Nilsson, sewing; Mrs. Stratford, cooking. Third row: Miss Wolbrandt, social studies; Miss Talbot, mathematics; Mrs. Stoner, senior librarian; Miss Smith, Latin; Miss Portmess, social studies; Mrs. Whiteman, English; Mrs. Zaldivar, nature study; Miss Rowe, commerce; Miss Tins- man, biology; Miss Moon, sight saving class; Mr. Shirk, English; Miss Sipavich, mathematics. Second row: Mr. Mowbray, wood shop; Miss Philley, animal husbandry; Mr. Wise, social studies; Miss Elizabeth Leeds, assistant principal; Mr. E. A. Spaulding, principal; Mr. Warrum, chemistry; Miss Tappan, English; Miss Sayers, music; Miss Newton, social studies. First row: Miss Vogt, physical education; Miss Page Eight