Galesburg High School - Reflector Yearbook (Galesburg, IL)

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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.

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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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EANS MR, WlLLlAM GOODWIN Dean of Boys With the quiet efficiency typical of Mr, William Goodwin, the dean of boys sheds a helpful light on all the fellows' perplexing problems. By expressing definite views acquired by experi- ence as a social studies teacher and boys' dean, Mr, Goodwin has received the respect and the confidence of both students and faculty. l-le dis- plays a good sense of humor and understanding when dealing with the ups and downs of the Gl-lS boys. As advisor of Boys' Forum, the association open to all Gl-lS boys, he contributes much time and energy towards the success of its work, Working with the Student Gouncil as co-sponsor, Mr. Good- win has come to the rescue many times to help solve a difficult problem or to keep the Gouncil meeting on peaceful terms. Much care and consideration of the students' program schedules, extra-curricular activities, and graduation plans is given by Mr. Goodwin, who is always ready and willing to be of any service, In his years at GHS he has supported many activities and has shared with equal enthusiasm and excite- ment the suggestions and ideas which are all in a day's work, lil i , MlSS SYLVIA RYIN Dean of Girls Miss Sylvia Ryin, dean of girls, is again first lady of the office, Two years of deanship pre- ceded by many years in the English department have given Miss Ryin the necessary qualifications for successfully carrying out her duties, As the girls' chief trouble-shooter, she has be- come acquainted with all the fairer sex at Gl-lS and has completely won their confidence in her years as dean. A warm friendly smile greets any girl who chances to cross her path during the day, Also sponsor of the Girls' Service League, an organization which lends a helping hand to every girl in school, Miss Ryin is confronted with a true picture of teen age girls, their desires and per- sonalities, This year her duties have expanded to take in the co-sponsorship of the Student Gouncil, She attends each SG meeting and provides the necessary assistance for council plans. The duties and responsibilities accompanying these positions are many and require much time and effort, but Miss Ryin is never too busy to lay aside her work and discuss school problems, gradu- ation plans or program schedules