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

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THE BOARD OF EDUCATION A capable, public-spirited citizen can render no greater service to his community than to serve on the Board of Education. This country is credited with having the best public schools in all the world. This is due largely to the fact that men with vision are willing to render unselfish service to the youth of their community by helping to secure capable teachers, adequate school buildings, and modern instructional facilities. This city is fortunate in having men of this type serving on its Board of Education. Oldest in length of service are George B. Kendall, who has served for nine consecutive years as President, and Lawrence Oxley, who has served for the same time as Chairman of the Instruction Com- mittee. Recently death cut short the able services of Charles Ray Gruny who had been active on the Board of Education for the past seven years. His judgment was respected by his colleagues, and his integrity was unques- tioned. His keen mind and legal training were invaluable in the considera- tion of difficult school problems. The Crimson J points with pride to Mr. Gruny s record as a splendid example of clean living and devoted service to the democratic way of life. In his passing the schools of Jacksonville have lost one of their ablest and most devoted friends. Left to right: Mr. Ralph Hutchison, Mr. Fred Bailey. Mr. S. M. Foley. Mr. John Baird. Mr. C. R. Gruny Mr M C Reynolds. Mr. George B. Kendall. Dr. R. O. Stoops, Mr. L. T. Oxley, Dr. S. N. Clark. Mr. Fred Hopper. Mr. J. Lorson

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Dr. Stoops, our superintendent of schools, in spite of numerous respon- sibilities, has always shown a deep interest in the activities, both schol- astic and athletic, of our Senior class. Mr. John Agger, assistant prin- cipal and manager of the Student Activity Plan, is an important figure in our school life. Mr. Agger, Physics teacher, is also a prominent member of the faculty. Mr. Mutch, our principal, with his winning personality and fullest ca- pacity to understand our problems, has been an excellent counselor, espe- cially to those of us in the graduating class. Eleven

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Left to right: Mf. John Agger, Mr. front Wolker, Mr. J. M. HoHowell. Dr R. O. Stoops, Mr. Basil Sorrells. Mr. J. C. Mutch, Mr. John To»lof, Mr. Ralph Hutchison THE BOARD OF CONTROL The Board of Control, as established in 1932 by the Board of Educa- tion, is unique in its organization and represents the interests and best judgments of all who are concerned with the development of student activities within the high school. Policies are established, student organi- zation budgets considered, and the control of funds of student organiza- tions supervised by the Board of Control. The present membership is: Frank Robinson, President, representing the alumni of the high school; Ralph Hutchison, member of the Board of Education; Dr. R. O. Stoops, Superintendent of Public Schools; J. C. Mutch. Principal of Jacksonville High School; Frank Walker, Coach at Jacksonville High School. J. M. HoHowell is the appointed Secretary and Treasurer of Student Activities Funds in the absence of J. T. Taylor. The appointment of Mr. F. A. Robinson, J. H. S. 1916, to the Board of Control in February, 1940, was necessary because of the death of Mr. Basil Sorrells, J. H. S. 1912. The Board of Control wishes publicly to express its appreciation of the valuable service and steadfast interest which Mr.Sorrells had shown as its president from March, 1938, to Jan- uary, 1940. Thirteen