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

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l M - E. R. STEVENS, Principal J H B. S.. Kansas State Teachers College, Emporia M. S. University of Kansas Superintendent of the Independence school system. He shows wide interest and deep understanding in students and student ac- tivities. He may be seen at the plays, concerts, assemblies, and various sports, never too busy to speak to his student acquaintances. Because of the able and progressive leadership of Mr. Clement, the schools of Independence are being maintained at a high standard. He has a reputation of being a fine speaker on education and has written many articles on the subject. Mr. Clement is also an active civic lead- er in Independence. He is in the Masonic fraternity and affiliated with the Inde- pendent Order of Odd Fellows. He is a member of the Chamber of Commerce and the local Rotary club. He is enthusiastic in church activities, being a member of the Methodist Church. Mr. Clement at- tended McPherson College where he re- ceived his Bachelor of Arts degree. He received Master of Arts degrees at both the University of Kansas and the Teachers College, Columbia University, New York Citv. Independence High School Has A Friendly Principal Independence is fortunate in having Mr. Stevens for its principal. Mr. Stevens Page 13 . . CLEMENT, Superintendent of Schools A. B. McPherson College A. M. University of Kansas A. M. Columbia University is well qualified for the position as he has his B. S. degree from Kansas State Teachers College at Emporia and his M. S. degree from Kansas University. He has many other qualities, one of the most im- portant being friendliness, a quality in a school principal which is as important as any other. Mr. Stevens often stops in the hall to have a friendly chat with some of the students. He has always encouraged stu- dents to feel free to come into his office and ask him for advice concerning their courses in high school and is always ready to assist them in straightening out any difficulties arising from their school work. Not only is he friendly, but he is also highly efficient as a school administrator. The systematic, orderly manner in which this school of over 1600 enrollment is run is ample proof of his competence: Independence is not alone in recogniz- ing Mr. Stevens' administrative abilities as he is president of the National Federa- tion of State High School Athletic As- sociations and president of the Kansas State High School Activity Association. When graduates look back on their high school days they will remember Mr. E. R. Stevens as one of their best friends.

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A f izfectors of School ybrogram up The Board of Education- A Friendly Group The school board is an organization of- ten little recognized, but nevertheless of great significance in the functioning of the school system. In spite of the little attention given them by the student body, the board members are constantly plan- ning and carrying on for the betterment of the educational facilities of the Inde- pendence school system. One recent result of their untiring ef- forts was the construction of two new grade school buildings and a modern gym- nasium, in both of which this city takes great pride. When the board is not work- ing on such obvious projects, their prin- cipal duties lie in bringing about coopera- tion between the faculty and the students and in the proper administration of the school. The six members of the board are chosen by the citizens themselves, who know the value of placing competent and dependable persons in this important or- ganization. In this way the townspeople have an indirect voice in the administra- tion of their schools. The present board of education includ- es Mr. O. L. O'Brien, who is president of the group, Mr. C. O. Braden, Mr. C. V. Dennis, Jr., Mr. S. E. McDaniel, Mr. Rich- ard P. Scottg and Mr. Donald W. Stewart. EX-officio members are Mr. J. H. Clement, superintendent of schools, Mr. F. E. Fer- tig, treasurer, and Florence Harper, sec- retary and clerk. With its small membership each school board member has several duties to per- form. The most convenient way of doing work in a group is by using the commit- tee system, consequently each member belongs to several committees. The four main committees are building and ground, finance, teachers, and library. The student body is deeply grateful for the many opportunities and pleasant con- ditions which are afforded them, due to the work of the board of education. It is to them that we express part of our ap- preciation for an enjoyable twelve years of school life. Superintendent of Schools Shows Friendly Interest in Students Always a welcome visitor, J. H. Clement has filled for many years the position of BOARD OF EDUCATION :sif- Ilfop row: Scott, Dennis, Braden, McDaniel. Front row: Fertig, Stewart, Harper, O'Brien. Clement Page 12

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IRA D. STOCKEBRAND, A. B. Modern History, Commercial Law ELVA HUGHES, B. S. Physical Education HELEN LANE, A. B., M. A. Civics, History JAY ANDREWS, B. M. Vocal and Instrumental Music M. M. BROWN, A. B. Machine Shop Practice SCHUYLER M. BURRIS, B, S Woodwork RACHEL GANSEL, B. S. English LUTHER E. THURMAN, B. S., Printing JESSIE P. STEWART, Ph. B. Shorthand, Typing L. O. HECKETHORN, B. S. Drawing BERNICE McNIEL, A. B. English LORA TODD, A. B., M. A. English, Journalism M. S. Page 14