Independence High School - Orange and Black Yearbook (Independence, KS)

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Anna Patterson Louise Evans Independence High School E. J. Castillo Anna A. Ingleman .6-5 V .15-FR' F it Louise Russell W. L. Newell Orange and Black 1922 Georgie Brown less 0 P. Stewart Lucile Otto

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g A Independence High School THE FACULTY MR. RISDON, City Superintendent. There are few if any pupils in our school who were born when C. S. Risdon became Superintendent of the schools of Independence. None of us ever had classes with him. Few of us ever were brought upon the carpet before him. Yet there are few of us who are not acquainted with him and rejoice to know that the acquaintance is more or less mutual. We think of him as a very busy man, work- ing for the best interests of the boys and girls, yet at the same time able to see a fellow and learn his troubles if need be, or rejoice in his triumphs. Mr. Risdon is not only Superintendent of one of the best city schools in Kansas, but his skill and untiring eiorts have gone very far toward creating that high standard. He is active in club and civic work of the city, is presiding oflicer of the next Teachers' Association of Southeastern Kansas meeting at Parsons, and an active member of the Board of Directors of the State Teacher's Associationg and it's all for the kiddies. In Mr. Risdon's eye there's nothing too good for his thousands of boys and girls. MR. NEES, Principal. The work of S. M. Nees extends back to the time beyond which the memory of most Independence people runneth not. Throughout the years of his administra- tion he has kept in close touch with world ,affairs and with the business, vocational, social and religious life of the people whom he has so faithfully served. Mr. Nees is a tireless worker, and is strictly attentive to duty's call. We cannot imagine his shirking any task imposed upon him. Along with his school labors he has for years -been the efficient Treasurer of the State Teachers' Association, and, too, he has made some enviable records in baseball, tennis, bowling and golf. His motto seems to be, 'tKeep your eye on the ball. He is an ideal -high school principal. MR. CASTILLO, Assistant Principal. I. H. S. is fortunate in having for assistant principal so able a man as E. J. Castillo. He is the able instructor in Agriculture and Biological sciences. At the same time he is faculty advisor to the Annual Staff, a position held by him ever since the work of the first Annual was organized. He is a good worker-and says he enjoys teaching above all other work. Not only is he a teacher but he seems always to be ready to assume the responsibilities of principal whenever -that duty falls upon him. MISS PATERSON. To be a man without a country would be only about half as bad as to hold a debate without Miss Paterson. Miss Paterson's specialty is English and she is a most capable person for that line of work. As a driller of debate teams she has shown herself time and again to be one of the most capable in this part of the state. Not only does she handle the Senior English work but she supervises the work of the Y. W. and finds great pleasure in her administration. MR. REAL. Mr. Bea1's ability as Athletic Director is Well indicated by the number of cups won for our school. His teams have been the pride of the school not only because they win, ibut they are always trained to be, above all else, real ladies and gentlemen. We are counting on having B. O. B. with us again next year to lead our teams to even greater victories. He seems not to care for girls, -but he may some day care for a girl. And when a lady's in the case, why, all other things give place, for awhile. MISS STEVENS. Miss Helen K. Stevens is one of our able instructors in Mathematics, and not only is she well grounded in her subjects but she gets and gives great 'pleasure as a teacher. As a side study she has a 7th hour class in Physiology and is a very capable critic of the I. H. S. Student. And do you know, this strict and accomplished in- structor is a very pleasing person, and you should have her accompany you on your next class hikes or picnic excursions. MISS INGLEMAN. We learn upon excellent authority that Miss Ingleman has deliberately cast Fourteen sim Orange and Black 1922 ' a

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. lndependence HiqhbSchool aside some fine propositions in order to remain in the teaching profession. I. H. S. receives the benefit. Seldom a pupil of hers is found who has anything but praise for Anna Ingleman. For years she was the Freshman's friend, a title she earned by her kindly offices -to Freshman, or any others as to that. Now she organizes and directs our class plays and Oral English productions. Her pupils draw a full house, too. MISS LOUISE RUSSELL Only a few years ago Miss Russell came into our school, but she tits in so completely that it seems she has always been a part of it. She was mistaken for a high school pupil when she first came, but she has demonstrated her claim to being a college graduate in her teaching experience with us. Her work is English and she is one of the afble critics of The Student. We are sorry to learn she was not an applicant for reelection, but certainly wish her unlimited success wherever she may choose to work. I MRS. BALI.. Mrs. Eva Ball was for several years one of our best grade teachers. As a high school teacher she is just as successful to say the least, and is a much sought after school marm by her pupils. Being a sort of all 'round teacher she was given the work in Physical Geography along with the English and enjoys teaching them both. We regret that she was not an applicant for reelection. . MRS. SI-IIVE. One of the most useful members of the faculty is a good Study Hall Supervisor. Mrs. Agnes Shive fills the bill in every respect. She is of a class graduated in recent years, knows the tendencies of kids in a crowd, and both sympathizes with them and holds them level. We wish she were going to be with the school next year for we know some freshmen who will be here for the first time and would like to meet her,-will need to meet her or someone who understands study hall tactics. ' MISS HENDERSON. When we got too numerous for ordinary bounds to hold us. we simply over- flowed into the Auditorium. Miss Edith Henderson was chosen to herd the overflow crowd and she has been very successful at the job. She has also been a sort of Secretary, keeping daily records from teachers' reports, and otherwise assisting in office Work. One reason she enjoys chorus is that she gives up the room the fourth hour. She prefers to rule by love, and her room is never a place of sadness. MISS PEARL RUSSELL When our patient and efficient Librarian, Miss Cooper, left us last fall, we were quite fortunate in securing the services of Pearl Russell, a graduate of M. C. H. S. and one trained in the handling and use of a good library. Miss Russell isn't very large, but she is good looking, helpful and patient. Some of the boys forgot at Hrst that she wasn't a pupil, and were about-but then she headed that off all right. No dates. MISS OTTO. When War, mad war threatened civilization, Lucile Otto, a product of M. C. H. S., willingly offered her services, was accepted, and was an army nurse in America and Europe. Those of us who know of her Red Cross work and of her work in this school have a well defined idea .that her work was Well and con- scienciously done in those awful days. Her classes are quite interesting and every girl enrolled feels today that she has received full measure of value for her time in class and study. Why cannot we boys go to school to Miss Otto? MR. NEWVELL, Principal of the Lincoln. Versatility personified, a happy medium between the clown and the sage! If industry, study and meditation make a teacher and leader he is it. A veritable Napoleon as an organizer. an Eli Perkins as a story teller and sometimes Wilson in his faculty meetings. However, since his marriage recently he is not nearly so autocratic as formerly. Sic sempcr tyrannis. MISS BURNS. l In common with certain famous people, Miss Burns has many attributes. Like Sixteen e :1??'+'i?e3iilf5?4'5e7f15?a Orange and Black 1922 1-H-9-' rueffi