Hutchinson High School - Allagaroo Yearbook (Hutchinson, KS)

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an n ll n u::a,ALL,AQARQ04:n fr uv in ugzaq Il 'H' Ll n TXTCCANIJLICSS liRO'WNLlCIi GICYER XVILEY Foxrraox SHIQPUERD XVOLCOTT Board of Education The Board of Education, which is composed of M1'. V. M. Wlilev, Mr. A. XV. McCandless, Mr. 'l. E, Geyer, Mrs. ,luliet Shepherd, Mrs. F. Fontron, Mrs. F. D. Wfolcott, and Dr. bl. Brownlee, has supervised a most successful year. Each of these members has been so enthusiastic that the results of their cooperation have been quite gratifying. liere are the opinions of each as to the improvements made during his term : Mr. V. M. XViley, president of the Board since Mr. A. E. Asher's death, and a member for four years, says: One important improvement was the employ- ment of a supervisor for the grade schools, Miss Olive Gray, as an assistant to Mr. Gowansf' Mr. A. VV. McCandless has served the longest term, thirty-six years. He says: It would be difficult to determine any one thing which is more outstanding than the others. There has been nothing spectacular, just the routine work. Mrs. Juliet Shepherd makes the following statement about her six years: Among the good things done were the building of the three schools, the nicest of which, I think, is Grandview. It is a beauty in itself. Mrs. F. Frontron makes the following assertion concerning her two years: A very important development is the improvement in school spirit, the increase in interest, and the sense of loyalty and responsibility as is being developed particularly in the Junior and Senior High Schoolsf' Mrs. F. D. lVolcott's term has also been for two years. This is her opinion: Everything has run so very smoothly,.that I can hardly pick out any one outstand- ing feature. Dr. Brownlee has been a member for this spring only, being elected to fill the vacancy caused by the death of Mr. A. E. Asher. Mr. E. Geyer, clerk of the Board, summarizes its work thus: Much has been done included in which is providing buildings and equipment, a competent corps of teachers, and a splendid system for financing the schoolsf, Page 8 'ill ll ll ,ll IE 1C'H. 'L Q 2 gfiijl IL U H Fr YH! IE 295

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Q-:lin ur n ur u:::f,jlL1-,AQARQQQI :n in u u 1: W u Q. W The Faculty Once upon a time there were twenty-seven grown 1nen and women who attended H. H. S. Each one went to a different class room, where each did his lessons most creditably and well. They were all very well liked by the boys and girls Who, too, attended. Taken collectively these twenty-seven were called The Faculty. Separately, they were called by their surnames or just teacher, 'tThe Faculty! Those are two words that are awe-inspiring to the average student. They sound magnificent, over-powering. Like the words, President of the United States, you know. XVhen one is a Freshman, they fill the universe. One must not do this or that, or they will displease the faculty. Vague rumors reach him that certain actions or speeches have been discussed and either approved or disapproved by that august assemblage. Gradually one's self-importance decreases, one realizes that The Faculty has something else to do than to just terrorize and discuss one. And then the average student becomes less self-conscious, and meets the faculty half way. The faculty, taken either individually or collectively, are school boys and girls grown up. They eat just as much, talk just as much, laugh just as much as any group of ordinary students. The only thing is that they must be careful to slip on a mantle of dignity before the students, so that the proper atmosphere of dignified order may be maintained. The faculty of H. H. S. is one of the most lovable groups of men and women in the whole state-yes, even in the whole country. Every member does all he or she can to make his subject understandable, to promote all wholesome activities and to be personal friends with the students. VVho has not heard, Any Questions? or Ask me what you wish, and I will answer if I can? Sometimes, not very often, a student may ask a question that the teacher cannot answer. That means that every teacher studies both text-books, and magazines, and is alert to learn all he can to help i11 his work. That, in turn, means that he must work long after school hours. Speaking of working after school hours reminds one of the eternal question of the teacher: VX'hat' is working after hours? A teacher's day is not measured in so many hours, but in the time needed to get certain amounts of work done. ls it any wonder that some teachers Cnot ours, of coursej are sometimes cross and students get carpet-calls? Sometimes students in H. H. S. are agreeably surprised by the faculty when they do 1lOt give a promised test, when the grade cards are not marked with ink, and when the teachers do something to entertain them. One time during the past year the musical members put on a program in assembly. lt was fine, but they either thought it was too much like work or didn't enjoy it, for they never appeared again. Sometimes they give impromptu numbers. A certain history teacher who is quite jolly, once did a flip-flop during class period. Unfortunately, his performance, while provoking much amusement, cost him his dignity and robbed him of a chair. Needless to say, he has not reappeared in the role of entertainer. The faculty like to be entertained. Also, they like to be kidded CFreshies, pick your kiddee carefullyll Often new students try to be pleasing by being very industrious. This proves very successful in some cases, and that student becomes teacher's petfl But there are other ways, such as smiling sweetly and speaking politely when one meets a faculty member. Try it. ' So let this prove true: That the faculty will increase in numbers, and enjoy more and more of the students' respect as the years come and go. Page 7 M. Drill n in n 11:12-1-1, H, S, 1923-:lin n n

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MR. A. E. ASHER For tho' from out our bourne of Time and Place The flood may bear me far, I hope to see my Pilot face to face When I have crossed the bar. - Tennyson