Jacksonville High School - Crimson J Yearbook (Jacksonville, IL)

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iiiiHiiiii imi i mu m imi imi hi nimn mi Mimi mi mmi 11111111111111111111111IIII11II It IIIII111111II111II111111111111 It The Crimson J BOARD OF EDUCATION Dr. J. M. Wolfe, President Thomas V. Hopper W. E. Boston R. H. Rapp Henry Muehlhausen Lee Sullivan Dr. W. P. Duncan Mrs. W. D. Roberts H. L. Caldwell Mrs. Walter Bradish Page twelve IMMIIIMMMIIiMMMIIMMMIMMMMIMMMMMMMMMMMIMMMMMMII 1 9 2 8

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Henry wadsworth longfel- LOW was born in Portland, Maine, in 1807, and died March 24, 1882. He has gained an enviable place in the affections of the American people. This popularity has not been attained by brilliancy of genius. There have been more exquisitely gifted poets, who by no means have held so large a place in public es- teem as Longfellow, who possessed poetic gifts of a high order and treated themes of general interest. His life was beautiful in its calm, gradual, healthful development, and was itself a poem— a type of all that he has written. It was full of gentleness, courtesy, sincerity, and manly beauty. It was free from eccentricity; it breathed a large sympathy; it grounded itself on invisible and eternal realities. The message he brought was sane and helpful. For half a century he continued to send forth, in simple harmonious verse, messages of beauty, sym- pathy, and hope.

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lllimiimillinillMItMIIIMIIHIIIIII Hill till III Hill HUMI The Crimson J • MIIIIMHIIHII SCHOOL EXECUTIVES B. F. Shaker, Superintendent E. S. Fini.f.y, Principal To think of Mr. Shafer is to think of power—power of purpose and power of execution. For two years he was our principal, then because of his ability, be- came our superintendent, an office which he has held for six years. Although this position brought with it additional duties and responsibilities, Mr. Shafer has always taken a great deal of interest in the high school students and high school activities. We have learned to look upon him as a true friend whom we can rely upon for helpful advice or a jolly word. Mr. Finley came to Jacksonville High School from Missouri. During his three vears as our principal he has introduced the following new ideas which have proved very successful: The re-organization of the Student Council into an active governing body, the Senior privileges, and the regular assemblies. We feel that much credit is due Mr. Finley for his splendid leadership and for the many things he has done to make this school year a success. Page thirteen ....................................................... 1 9 2 8 .................................................................