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

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J. H. CLEMENT. Superintendent of Schools A. B. Mclllierson College A. lVl. University of Kansas A. M. Columbia University OUR PRINCIPAL In every organization there is a big shot. We have one in our school, too, but he is not the usual type. Why is he termed thus? We all know that Mr. Stevens is back of everything which goes on ,in our school, he is a friend to all-he can't be bribed when one wants help but he'll do all in his power to help every student. Mr. Stevens, aside from being Principal for both junior and senior high schools and Dean of the junior college, is one of the most highly respected members of the State educational organiza- tions. - w . J 1 x L . THE MAN BEHIND THE GUN This figure of speech, the man behind the gun, could never be more fittingly used than in -con- nection with Mr. Clement. The man behind the gun prepares the pun, sees that it is cleaned, well- oiled, and in perfect condition for usage. Thus, we find Mr. Clement seeing that everything in our com- plete city school system is in per- fect working order, that we may get efficient service from it. Any corrections, alterations, or assis- tance, which are necessary, will find him always on the job. A fitting tribute to this kind, court- eous, and efficient man is: the fact that the school will always pass inspection. E. R. STEVENS, Dean B. S. Kansas State Teachers' College, Em- pm-ia M. S. University of Kansas Page 13

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THE BOARD OF EDUCATION Left to right: Clement, Woodman, Gray, McCoy, I ex'guson, Carman, Harper. Board of Education The board of education is still functioning in our city as in preceding years. We think little of this body during our school year, but all of the time its members are busy planning and carrying out an important part in our school program. The six members of this organization are B. H. Woodman, president: W. O. Gray, vice-presidentg Mrs. C. C. McCoy, J. O. Ferguson, C. M. Carman, and W. J. Bovaird. Ex-officio members are J. H. Clement, superintendent of schools: and Florence Harper, clerk. They are elected for a term of four years, three members being elected every two years alternately. The work of the board is carried on by four committees, which are finance, teachers, buildings and grounds, and library. The board holds one regular meeting each month. This year their watchword has been economy. This policy has been carried out to the fullest extent possible in everything they have done. There are few of us who fully realize what a wide scope their job covers. Their work this year included reduction in teachers salaries, plans for further beautifica- tion of grounds at the different schools, street paving near two of the grade schools, plans for a change in the insurance system of the entire school organi- zation, and a discontinuation of most of the summer school classes. Plans have also been made for remodeling five of the grade school buildings. These im- provements will not all be made immediately, but will be taken care of so there will be no increase in taxes. The students deeply appreciate the work that this group of loyal citizens is doing to make our school life pleasant and profitable. Page 12

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Anna Allen, B. S. Grace Axton, A. B. Alexander Baird Cooking Hygiene Violin Earl Bevan, B. S. J. H. Bowen, Special Mathematics-Hygiene Three Year State Certi- ficate. Machine Shop Minnie BLIYIIS, Life CSF- Geofgia By-Own, A. B. H h C B A tificate. History Latin-English Ju0tf,,.n,,1iSf,ffvE':1'g1i5f' Page 14