Galesburg High School - Reflector Yearbook (Galesburg, IL)

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MR, R, V, LINDSEY suibeiaiisiteisipeisit R. V. LINDSEV On the shoulders of our Superintendent of Schools, lvlr, R, V, Lindsey, rest the re- sponsibilities and problems of running the Calesburg school system smoothly and efficiently. Among his many duties in this position are preparing the annual budget, determin- ing the educational needs of the city and making a yearly report to the school board. He also assists the Board in planning the policies to be followed by the public schools. Now in his tenth year of service as Sup- erintendent, Mr. Lindsey has gained the confidence of the people working with him. l-lis experience, capability and under- standing have been responsible for his success, BCDAIQD CDF EDLICATICDN lvlr. E. W, lvlureen Mr. R, Egan l2 l lvlrs. R, Chandler Mr. R. Lucas Mrs, R, Webster Mr. W, R. Allensworth Meeting once a month, the seven members of the Gales- burg Board of Education decide upon the various policies to be followed by the local school system, ln carrying out the wishes of the people, they approve the annual budget, discuss financial matters, organize a building program and appoint the teachers' clerical personnel and build- ing custodians of the public schools. These five men and two women are elected by the people to serve a three year term. lt is through their common interest and co-operation that the school board is effective. Mr. A, Gummerson

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160 6 To personally introduce each teacher and student at GHS would talce a long time. By looking through this personnel division of the l2EFl.ECTOl?,you should be able to become ac- quainted vvith all the people at Galesburg High in a much shorter time. lt contains pictures of not only the superintendent, principal, deans, faculty and office force, but also GHS seniors, juniors and sophomores Hardvvorldng, sympathetic and lcind, the GHS faculty provides help and leadership for all students under their supervision. ln exchange, the three classes, although competing in friendly rivalry, tal4e an active part in the varied extra- curricular activities and shovv interest and en- thusiasm in their daily subjects. ln this vvay teachers and students Work together in friendly co-operation for a better school life at GHS.

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Pi2iisiciPAi. W. T. WOOLEV Serving as principal of Cl-lS, Mr. W. T. Wooley occupies a position which calls for the admiration and friendship of the fac- ulty as well as the students. Among the many duties of this key position are the handling of community relations and school finances, the drawing up of building recommendations and the employment of teachers. Through years of working with young people, Mr. Wooley has developed a com- plete understanding of Galesburg l-ligh students and has shared their desires and enthusiasm. l-lis friendly smile, warm personality and democratic ideals, familiar to students and faculty alike, have con- tributed much to the general welfare and school spirit of Cl-lS. lg, MR. W, T. WOOLEY CDFFICE STAFF MRS. DONALDSON MISS RODEFFER MRS, WERNER Efficiency is the word that best de- scribes the three charming ladies who make up the Cl-lS office force. Taking care of attendance, keeping track of all slips and answering the phone are the duties of Mrs. Pauling Werner, newcomer to Cl-lS this year. Lola Beth Rodeffer, Mr. Wooley's secretary, also arranges for all requisi- tions and eligibilities. The friendly registrar who plans the students' programs, keeps all records and fills out college transcripts is Mrs. Elva E Donaldson.