Fort Smith Senior High School - Bruin Yearbook (Fort Smith, AR)

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w 4 SUPERINTENDENT J. W. Ramsey One of the reasons why the Fort Smith scihool system ranks an'ong the best in the Southwest is its superintendent. J. W. Ramsey, who has filled this position ably for many years. Mr. Ramsey has long- been Administrators and has often been of educational trends has been of his service extends into many other active in the American Association of School numbered among its officers. His knowledge great value to the Fort Smith schools, and community affairs. To Mr. Ramsey goes the sincere appreciation of the Class of 1948 for many efforts in their behalf.

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SCHOOL BGARD J. Fred Patton, Mrs. W. D. Powell, J. W. Ramsey, Secretary, Raymond F. Orr. Delmar To a school board such as that of the Fort Smith pub-lic schools, the community owes a debt for untiring' service which can be paid only in unfailing support of the b0ard's efforts toward ever-higher educational standards for the city. Fort Edwards, Bruce H. Shaw, William Slates. Smith has indeed been fortunate in the membership of its school board, for it is made up of citizens who stand high in commun- ity regard as leaders in their respective fields and in civic affairs. One change in membership occurred this year, Bruce H. Shaw being elected to succeed John P. Woods, who retired after eighteen years, service on the board including twolyears as president. At the board's election of officers. Raymond F. Orr. who had been named to a new term on the board, was again chosen as president and J. Fred Patton was re-elected vice- president. The Class of 1948 extends to the board members its sincere appreciation of their work and pledges itself to follow their example in support of education as adult Fort Smithians. John P. Woods

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PRINCIPAL fi 49 1, if C. was Elmer Cook Mr. Cook has been invaluable to students of Fort Smth High School because of his understanding and sincere interest in their welfare. Besides meeting admirably the tasks of running a large high school, he welcomes any opportunity to help indivi- dual students. Mir. Cook has been in large degree responsible for development of thc school's broad system of extra-curricular activities. Espcially interested in student government, he has on many occasions aided the Student Council toward more effective Work. The Class of 1948 will remember Mr. Cook as a fine principal as well as a good friend.