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

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BOARD OF EDUCATION SUHHIHHHHHH lSHElIVlHHHIlP Top row: Scott, Dennis, Braden, McDaniel. Front row: Fertig, Stew- art, Harper, O'Brien, Clement. Until recent months the building program has been the prime objective of the board of education, resulting in the erection of two new grade schools and a new phys- ical education building for the high school. From now on the work of the board will be concentrated on the cooperation between students and teachers and the proper administration of the educational facilities offered by the new buildings. The present members of the board include O. L. O'Brien, president, Donald Stewart, R. P. Scott. S. E. McDaniel, Clyde Braden, and C. V. Dennisg ex-officio members are J. H. Clement, superintendent of schools, and Florence Harper, secretary of the board. Each of these persons was selected for his position by the citizens themselves, who know the Value of placing competent and dependable persons for an efficient school board. Each is a citizen giving time and work to establish that essential bond between the community and the stu- dent body, and to develop in the students a better ideal of citizenship. The students greatly appreciate the action of this board which has resulted in the erection of the two new grade schools and the physical education building to Independence.. Page 12

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The Rotary Club of Independence is a civic club to promote citizenship and develop character. From their slogan He profits most, who serves best the members of this club have done much for the students and the people of In- dependence. The Rotary Club is built on four points: club service, vocational service, community service, and inter- national service. From these points they go forth to serve and to aid.

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lHl HlHIl Hl lHl SYSHM An efficient, progressive, capable leader ---- J. H. Clem- ent can be called the guiding hand behind a modern and ever-progressing school system. Mr. Clement has felt many times during the past years the need for a physical education building and new grade school buildings. He has put forth his best effort in helping to give Independence the highest in educa- tional facilities. Our superintendent possesses all the qualities of an upstanding citizen that should make any community proud. His never ceasing interest in the student body has made him a friend as well as a leader. J. H. CLEMENT, Superintendent A. B., McPherson Collelie A. M., University of Kansas A. M., Columbia University When the success of the Independence High School is being spoken of a great deal of credit should go to Principal E. R. Stevens. Principal Stevens spends most of his time working to better our school system. He foresees the fact that some time in the near future the students graduated from I H S will join other young people in becoming the ruling pop l ulation of the United States. Thus he has always done hi town. give praise. E. R. sTEvENs, Principal B. S., K. S. T. C., Emporia M. S., University of Kansas Page 13 best to make us good citizens in the school and in oui For his great interest and inspiring influence we