Emerson High School - Emersonian Yearbook (Gary, IN)

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tlreatfa gn.pio a? OuA GUamyiiosvi “Salt of the earth’’ ancl “the strength ol Gibral¬ tar come quickly to mind as we think of our all- time champions, the faculty. Sometimes we disagree with these fine men and women who work so tire¬ lessly (sounds like a pun in April, 1942) in our interests, but we can always count on their being our champions. As a matter of fact if they would allow us to handle the sugar ration cards, we would give them their weight in sweet each weekl Mr. Spaulding has done so much to make Emer¬ son history, it is not possible to think of Emerson apart from him. Friend of student, teacher, and every employee on the grounds, he is as enthusiastic about the Gold and Gray today as he was on the day he first became principal. His favorite slogan is Anything worth doing is worth doing well.” To him the feature that advertises Emerson best is “the democratic spirit of good fellowship.” Our new assistant principal is Mr. Bohn. We hope he will be with us for a long time. Not new i has really (nine home again lor he used to teach shop work hece; he ' lived in the neighborhood: his children attended the school. We re so glad he likes us lor we certainly like him. Mis favorite slogan is You will eventually. Why not now Emerson s best advertisement is the legion ol Emerson boosters: pupils, teachers, and parents, according to Mr. Bohn.

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ScltcoJ, iA School floGtoi Members of the Gary School Board, or, as they are legally known. Board of School Trustees, are always busy. This year has set a new record in bu siness for them with building inspections, in¬ augurating practices recommended by the Purdue Survey, buying wisely, planning lor defense courses, registration, and sugar rationing. Because they work so hard and so efficiently, they command the respect and cooperation of all school employees. Parent Council meetings have always been suc¬ cessful and this year has been no exception. In order to properly present student opinion on school matters, student leaders have been invited to attend and give their point of view. Tom Croll and Helen Dziurdzy presented the matter of student finances and explained the different activities which ask lor financial support from the school population. At the meeting at which the picture on the opposite page was taken, Lucile Schwandt, social committee chairman, discussed the school s provision for the most popular form of student recreation, dancing. Mr. Robert Gordon, a member of Kiwanis, discussed this problem also. Parents like to serve on this committee. Mrs. Fred Scheerer who is serving her second year says she is particularly grateful for the experience. She has had two c hildren graduate from Emerson and has three children now attending. Hearing student opinion, Mrs. Scheerer says, has the effect of lessen¬ ing the set ideas parents sometimes get. Getting first knowledge about educational practices is another feature which she likes. Mrs. G. R. Colley, a new¬ comer to Gary, says the Council has been the greatest help to her in knowing the school and in meeting other parents. Iliis is Mrs. Colley’s first year on the Council. She has two children attend¬ ing Emerson.