Hutchinson High School - Allagaroo Yearbook (Hutchinson, KS)

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l. F. Gilliland Sincere, kind, friendly, GHC Qnderstdndinq - these words may well describe l.l7.G1Eiiland, loyal principal of H. H. S. Mr. Gilliland has loeen the prin- cipal of Hutchinson high school for the past thirteen years, keeping the activities of the school in smooth running order. Every student who has come iii contact with Mr. Gilliland has found that he gives his advice willingly, correctly, and without prejudice He is a aradiiate of the University of Kansas from which he received his A. B. and A. M. degrees. He has also studied at the University of Wisconsin and the Universxy of Chicago. 'R-tb ,gf A .f K , ,f Miss Campbell Miss Anna Campbell, secre- tary to the principal, has :node rnany new friends with students and teachers during her course of work. For the entire year she has worked in her office, which most of us have had a chance to enter sometime or other dur- ing the year doinq her duty diliqently and conscientiously. N P

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Miss Kent Miss lsabel Kent, secretary in Superintendent Gowans' office, is an able assistant and one who well deserves the credit she gets. She has been in the office for a number ot years, doing secretarial work for Mr. Gowans and keeping his ot! iicial work in order. l. W. Gowans I. W. Gowans, superinten- dent ot the Hutchinson public schools, is a man with whom our gratitude is well placed. He is sympathetic, helptul, and understanding. During his six- teen years as superintendent in the Hutchinson school system, he has never failed to show these characteristics to every teacher and student. Credit must be given to him who has helped bring about a more ef- ficient school system in Hutch- inson. He has perpetually en- couraged us on to a higher education. Mr. Gowans is a graduate ot the Kansas Univer- sity, at which he received his A. B. degree and Columbia University, where he received his A. M. degree.

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r'p W3 Let I Right Roy Frost N 'XI Kline E E Bloom I l Browrile Bert Mitcl ner E Geyer R ld Hamrnona Board of Education The Board ot Education is composed of a group of men who have charge ct ine manage ment of the public school system of Hutchinson Members of the board are chosen by the people of Hutchinson for a term of four years at the end of which they are eligible for reelection. They are selected from every type of occupation in an effort to obtain the varied points of viewg all members of Kansas school board serve without payment for their service The board consists ot six members and the clerk. Regular meetings are held the first Mor day of every month. For the consideration of spe cial problems that arise, special meetings are called. or' struction The employment of teachers, the of school buildings, and the controlling of finances are a few of the duties that the bo with the consent of the community. nd performs For the past school year of l936'-'7 the mernf 'nlee presi- physicians ras seven rt has do: e Hutchinson bers of the board were Mr. I. I. Bro' aent, who is one of the outstanaino and citizens of Hutchinson, is serving year as president of the board, ara much to further the progress of if school systemg Roy Frost, acted as vice-presi entg the A. 5: A. of the Hutch- of the Mitch- Mr. H. H. Hammond, manager of Drug Cog Mr. E. E. Bloom, President inson State Bank, Mr. Bert Mirchner, Twen ner lnsurance Lo Vfr N N Ki nc lc Thomp so lnsurance Agency The r :lays lwir I E Geyer as thetr c erlf This group willingly gives the r tme and ef forts for the best interest of the school I s through the board that the present school systern is what it is today lt strives to aavance as the comrrtunity advances so as to be in step with the times One of the inportant issues br ight betore the school board th s year was thc crowded condi tions of the senior high school the Junior college Ax enue A and Al en A bond election was held on Monday De ernbcr 7 l93o The people of Hutchinson voted in favor of the Board of Educa- tion issuing bonds in the a nount of S226 250 fo, the construction ana furnishing of a new junior conege buitdi .g and epairs ct and additlc is to the Allen and Avenite A schocc. ine rernainaer o. the cost . ons ruotion r .ishing and lana- ca .tg W ICQ ,o be 'net bf .X!. A. gr ni of S108 750. lflr. A. VJ, Vcc n f cs .temp-it of .lie Hu .f inson Lumber oc., and for fifty years actively er gaged in service in tie schoo system 'pf Hutchin- scn was made an emeritus member for life a few 1 ears go. l., lf. . e was preserte with a gc d i' from t' 6 school at d the Alf: ycxrc: sfif dedicated the annual o nim in appreciation or his faithful work in this school system.