Fremont High School - Black And Gold Yearbook (Fremont, NE)

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replacement of equipment. Moreover it allows for taxes, architect fees, nurses supplies, and insurance. Hlso included in the budget is the sal- ary raise of S5320 this year of teachers in order to retain the most capable and ef- ficient instructors and to cover their in- creased cost of living. Bigger and better things are on the way for Fremont's school system as the Board of Education plans an extensive building program calling for the con- struction of three new grade school buildings. The Richards Court property, bordered on the south by Garfield Street and on the west by Grant Street, will be the location of a school in the eastern section of the city. H large building to replace both East and North grade schools will be constructed at the present full block site of the North school, 1030 North Union Street. Negotiations are be- ing completed for a third location to sup- plant the present West Side and Ingle- wood buildings in southwest Fremont, in the vicinity west of Broad Street. Fllso contemplated is the addition of four classrooms to North Side school. Likewise enlargement of the high school gymnasium is being viewed for the pur- pose of providing facilities for the band, visual education, and possibly a cafe- teria. In addition to offering to the students of Fremont modernized equipment and buildings, specially trained instructors, and a well-balanced curriculum our schools also are able to offer high scholastic advantages because Fremont's schools are fully accredited by the North Central Hssociation. Hll of these things have made it possible for Fremont public schools to be rated among the leading high schools of Nebraska. Superintendent of Schools, M. G. Farrow tB.Sc., University oi Chicago, M.f-l., University of Nebraskal has completed his second successful year as head-man of Fremont Public Schools. Hll problems and queries pertaining to the edu- cational set-up of the city have been dealt with ably by Mr. Farrow, a man highly trained in school administration, Having served as Dis- trict 2 president of the Nebraska State Educa- tion Hssociation for l946, he was fully qualified to assume the office of state president of the same organization this year. His all-out efforts as state chairman in the promotion of the Teachers' Retirement Bill, which went into effect in Iuly, l945, was only one of the numerous ways in which Mr. Farrow has worked uniiringly for the betterment of the field of education, not only in Fremont but in the entire state. Page 15

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Serving as principal of both Fremont Iunior and Senior High Schools, Lloyd C. TeSe1le fH.B., Nebraska Wesleyan University, MH., University of Southern Californial has been kept doubly busy. During the three years in which Mr. TeSelle has been in Fremont, he has proved himself popular with students and faculty mem- bers alike and has become an outstanding fig- ure in the community, Hlso well-known within the state, he was elected president of the Dis- trict Managing Committee for Nebraska High School Flctivities Hssociation for 46-47, Hs assistant principal of Senior High, Edward Schnabel CB. Sc., Midland Col- legeg M. H. in Sc. Hd., Colorado State Col- lege of Educationl aids Mr. TeSelle in arranging school activities, ln addition to these duties he finds time to teach a geometry class. Mr. Schnabel was form- erly senior high's football, basketball, and track coach. New to Fremont Senior High this year is Mary Bell, school secretary. Mary's friendly personality and willingness to lend a helping hand have made her a favorite with the students, Page 14 BA IC PLANNING By NORMA HILLE '47 When a community elects six individ- uals to comprise a Board of Education, it entrusts this committee with innumerable responsibilities and liabilities. Each of these six on the current board have been prominent in civic affairs and were Well equipped to meet the problems with which their duties confronted them, By belonging to the State School Boards' Ptssociation, each member has kept abreast of the latest educational trends. lt is often thought that when the regular meeting is over that their duties are com- pleted for the month, but it is only by combining much of their time and efforts that these farsighted leaders have been able to make the vital decisions which greatly affect the education of the future generations. In this period of inflation and high prices, it has been necessary for the board to raise the budget to cover the added cost of maintenance of the schools. This year's estimated budget is divided into the following eight categories with numerous sub-headings: general control, instructional service, operation of the plant, maintenance of the plant, fixed charges and debt service, capital outlay, auxiliary agencies, and sundries account. Listed under these principal divisions are the salaries of the superintendent, prin- cipals, regular teachers, substitutes, stenographers, and custodians, and ex- penses for textbooks, reference books, and commencement exercises. Besides providing for office supplies, supplies for the custodians, care of the grounds, up- keep of the buildings, and the repair and Devoting their time and ef- forts to the welfare of Fre- mont's Public School System are the following Board of Education members: Mrs. Fl. B. Thomas, housewife, R. H. Iimrnie Iohnston, official in the Fremont State Company, Dr. Ftndrew Harvey, Board secretary, M. G. Farrow, Su- perintendent of Schools, Dr. H. N, Morrow, School Board president, Dr, Norman Svo- boda, chiropodist, and Board vice-president and oil busi- nessman, Flrthur B. Stark, Sr.

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MUSIC IN UNIFOR by BETH McCATH '47 Uniformity in marching and concert presentations gained for the F.H.S. band statewide recognition and numerous com- mendations. Tops in uniforms were the fifteen elect- ed officers. The rating of Captain was held by Bob Olsen: Quartermaster, lack Cowan, Signal majors, Shir Lee Boggs, Iackie Dunker, and Claudine Hoppell, Student Director, lohn Carlson, Mascot, clarinet player, Bill Letzkusg Corporals: swf Q ty ' itll, is Y Smile prettyl Not a torced but natural cheerfulness comes from this attractive trio, left to right, Claudine Hoppel, Iackie Dunker. and Shir Lee Boggs. Much of the confi- dence and composure of the marching band was derived from the seemingly calm and self-assured maiorettes. Lead- ing the band meant thinking in double time and accuracy in every strut. Pllan Crandall, Kay Carlson, Dick Larsen, Betty Roessler, Don Diers, Bill Hall, Bob Petersen, Le Roy Petersen, and Leo Schmidt. These efficient officers shared with Walt the responsibilities which are a necessary part of every organization of this type. Striving for marching perfection was the first project of the musical group. ln addition to the many practices held dur- ing class time, members of the band arose at an early hour in order to have a special eight-thirty session at the football fCn'ntinued on page 181 Page 16