Emporia High School - Re Echo Yearbook (Emporia, KS)

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Directors Our assistant principal, MR. HUGH BRocAN, earned his Bachelor of Science degree at the Kansas State Teachers College and his Masters degree at the Colorado State College of Education located at Greeley, Colorado. Mr. Brogan is also director of the adult education program and teaches classes in bookkeeping and salesmanship. His chief hobbies are fishing and woodwork. The room of our girls' counselor, Miss BEULAH MANNING, is a popular place with all. Miss Mann- ing, who received her Bachelor of Arts degree at the University of Kansas, was new in our school this year. In addition to her job as girls' advisor, she teaches World History. She is fond of music and likes bowling, ping-pong, and horseback riding. MR. WOOD BLOXOM has taught algebra, aero- nautics, trigonometry and solid geometry this year in addition to being assistant coach. He has at- tended Southwestern College and the University of Kansas, from which he has his Bachelor of Arts and Masters degrees. Mr. Bloxom is very much interested in athletics Qexcept croquetj. He likes to play checkers and claims to have read most of the mystery stories in Emporia. Miss IRENE BROCK has attended the Emporia State Teachers College, where she earned her Bachelor of Science degrees in education and in commerce, and has done graduate work at the Uni- versity of Denver. When not occupied with her job of teaching shorthand and bookkeeping, Miss Brock especially enjoys working with woodwork and silver craftg she has made several pieces of furniture as well as the attractive braclet, ring, and pin set she wears. Miss MABEL COVLRDII.I., who teaches clothing. received her Bachelor of Arts degree at the College of Emporia and her Master of Science degree at the University of Wisconsin. She did graduate work at the Kansas State College at Manhattan and the University of Colorado. Miss Coverdill is interested in collecting colored glass. She likes gardening, and reading. To MRS. MARGARET DINRLER, instructor in speech, dramatics, and English, goes the credit for many fine plays and programs. Mrs. Dinkler has her Bachelor of Arts degree from Southwestern College, her Master of Arts degree from Columbia University, and has studied at the University of California and Northwestern University in Illinois. In her spare time she enjoys reading and cooking. Isl

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Our Principal SO LONG, SENIORS OF 1944 You are completing your High School work at a time when the entire world is in a state of expectancy. When will the war end? What part will this class have in the winning of the war? How can this graduating class contribute to the winning of the peace? Already, some of the members of this class are in the service. This yearls Seniors have been outstanding in the War Efforts undertaken and successfully carried out by our High School. May you continue to carry on after you leave us. Whatever you do, wherever you are, we know you will bring credit to your High School. Good luck to every one of you. RICE E. BROWN Being secretary to Mr. Brown keeps MRS. XYVILLIANI C, hlCNUT'1' quite busy during her hours at the school. Mrs, McNutt is interested in interior decorating and likes to try new ideas on her home. Q-an 'Mw mist., lf! ...dw lf7 SYNOPSIS CClllIffIIlll'tl from Page 6D men, who interviewed and gave V-S tests to the senior boys who were interested. Lots of the high sehool's girls were seen behind dime- store counters during the holiday rush-earning a little spending money and enjoying playing Santals helpers at the same time. Station IQHSLOP! The Sophies entertained upper- classmen with their own assembly, a Uradioi' program, broadcasting from the Brunswick lfxclusive Tea Room. A skit, blues numbers, instrument and vocal solos and a Super Sudsu ad make the entertainment a total success. Not a Leap Year party, but the first party of the year brought a big crowd to the all-school party january 21. Almost 200 jivin' jitterbugs collected to dance and drink pop and dance some more. Hey, l've grown an inch, exclaimed many an aston- ished senior as he was measured for cap and gown. This must mean the big moment isn't far off- Heart Sister XVeek-candy and valentines and notes through the mail meant it was the Girl Reserves' favorite season. More than one scheming lad made use of the mail box to send an epistle to his secret love. During the week of February 20-25, Virginia Jensen and ,lay South were chosen editor and business manager, respectively, of the Re-licho. Other staff members were named by the sponsors, and the organi7ation of the book began immediately. Lt. ,lohn R. Rackley, in charge of pre-induction service for the 7th IXIIUY Command, spoke to the iunior and senior boys about the army and showed two restricted army films. Lieutenant Rackley explained the categories of pre- CC011fi1111url 011 lhxgr 235 1

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Miss ,IFNNIE P. DoUcsLAss, who teaches Latin, received her Bachelor of Arts degree at the College of Emporia and her Master of Science degree at the Emporia State Teachers College. She did graduate work at the University of Kansas, the University of Chicago and Columbia University. Miss Douglass enjoys working with flowers Cher room is always full of themj, needlepoint, and braiding rugs. One of our busiest teachers is MR. GEORGE LODLE, who has classes in mechanical drawing, archi- tecural drawing, bench work, wood-turning, cabinet- making, and carpentry. Mr. Lodle has attended Stout University at Mennomee, Wisconsin, the Kan- sas State Teachers College at Pittsburg, Kansas Qwhere he received his Bachelor of Science degreej and the Emporia State Teachers College. In addi- tion to his regular classes, Mr. Lodle has been teach- ing night classes for adults. His hobbies are gar- dening, raising chickens and stage craft. Miss SOPHIE RODEWALD, who was in charge of the Study Hall, is now taking care of the library periods at the Junior High. She has her Bachelor of Science degree from the Kansas State Teachers College and has done graduate work at the Univer- sity of Kansas. In her spare time Miss Rodewald likes to read or sew and enjoys canning. Miss ELLEN ICE received her Bachelor of Arts and Masters degrees from the University of Kansas and has also attended Columbia University and the University of Chicago. Miss Ice, who teaches American History and senior social studies, enjoys being with people and discussing current happenings. She is also fond of crocheting and gardening. MR. ORMOND PARKER was favorite with many band and orchestra students, is now serving his country in the navy. In his civilian life, off-duty hours usually found Mr. Parker hunting, fishing, bowling, playing golf or directing the Emporia Municipal band. He is a graduate of the College of Emporia and the Kansas State Teachers College. We will all miss his cheerful smile and spontaneous humor while he is gone. There is always something unusual to see in Miss ELEANOR SIRPLESS, room. Miss Sirpless teaches sophomore English and biology. She has her Bachelor of Arts and Masters degree from the Uni- versity of Kansas and has attended the University of Colorado. Her hobbies are collecting flowers and insects from unusual places, and she also enjoys traveling. Miss MARY ALICE STEELSMIT1-1, our instructor in vocal music, received her degree of Bachelor of Science at Emporia State Teachers College. She is working on her Master of Science degree at North- western University, Evanston, Illinois. Miss Steel- smith's favorite pastime is playing the organ. MR. EDWARD PRICE is the one who teaches physics, and chemistry to aspiring scientists, as well as having a class in algebra and in motor mechanics. He is a graduate of Emporia High, has Bachelor of Science degree from the Kansas State Teachers Col- lege and a Masters degree from the University of Illinois. His hobbies are hunting, shooting, and farming. E91