Emerson High School - Emersonian Yearbook (Gary, IN)

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in school affairs Mr. Marion B. England, principal, and Mr. John H. Smith, assistant principal were two of the busiest men at Emerson; yet they never became too busy to pay special attention to each student. They were always willing to speak individually with any parent, student, or teacher who wished an inter¬ view. But their responsibilities were not limited to ad¬ ministrative duties. Games, dances, club induc¬ tions, and banquets were included in the admin¬ istrative activities. Taking an interest in all Gary Public Schools and the students who attended them, the Gary School Board worked year round to improve our educational system. Mr. John H. Smith, assistant principal, prepares to face a day of blue slips, office chats, and parent interviews. Mr. Marion B. England, principal, begins his school day after battling the morning traffic.

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administrators promote active interest Board of School Trustees — . to r: Dr. James F. Wygant, Mrs. Dena S. Adams, Mr. Andrew D. White, Dr. Alfonso D. Holliday II, Mr. John F. Gutowski. Dr. Lee R. Gilbert, Superintendent of the Gary School System.

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IM staffs’ services help students. Miss Julia Baran, Mr. Richard Pearce, and Miss Maxine Thomas, counselors, busily prepare the senior rankings. % After school is dismissed for the day, Mr. Dennis Gately begins his regular evening custodial duties. Miss Alice Conyers, school nurse, demonstrates first aid to her “patient” Jane O’Brien, senior. Behind the scenes of any smoothly-run school are the people who work to make it that way. Em¬ erson has many such people who worked hand-in hand toward the welfare of its students and teach¬ ers. Among these people were the office staff who kept our school records in order. When students had problems or questions, the counselling staff was always ready to lend a hand. The nurse strived to keep students in good health, and the cafeteria staff made sure they maintained this health by preparing well-balanced meals each day. Working long into the evening, the custodians kept our school clean. Mrs. Irene Lahaie, school guard, looked after the safety of students going to and returning from school. Checking the authenticity of absence excuses was the job of Miss Mary Lou Coulter, home visitor.