James Harvey Bowen High School - Bowenite Yearbook (Chicago, IL)

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Dr. Romberg speaks at the Football Banquet. To The Graduates of 1955 It is a happy circumstance that the yearbook to which I make my first contribution has as its theme The Student Bodyf, It is the object of the endeavors of the faculty and principal, in fact, the main reason for our being at Bowen High School. Moreover the theme is an appropriate one for the educational program in general. Simply expressed, education is but the interaction of students with the curriculum or activities provided for their complete social, moral, emotional, and intellectual development. With an additional vital factor, the teachers, the three constitute the heart of any school. Together they inject life and all its adventures into what otherwise would be a pile of bricks, stone, and mortar. Replete with pictures, the pages which follow unfold a comprehensive, modern, functional program 4. Page Six of regular and extra-class activities in operation. The former comprise the basic, prescribed subjects, while the latter are selective, carry no credit, and permit exploitation of individual interests. For every student, whether he has an interest in or a bent for music, athletics, science, or dramatics, there is a regular or extra-class activity to welcome his participation. Largely responsible for the successful program of activities is the cooperation of students, parents, busi- ness and industrial leaders, and faculty. The wholesome atmosphere is productive of superior educational achievement and affords a wellspring of opportunities for further progress. To have a part in this thriving, pulsating community of youth is indeed a privilege and honor of which, it is my earnest hope, the years ahead will prove me worthy.

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l ylfl' il iislfll l wi uf lf lW fl k ETHEL SELZER 1. ff' X ARTHUR E. LARSON INfAPPRECIHTION The faculty and student body were sorry to learn last fall that Mr. Hearne was leaving Bowen for Gage Park High School. Mr. Hearne had been at Bowen for fourteen years and during that time had instituted many improvements at our school. All Bowenites hope that he is as well-loved at Gage Park as he was at Bowen. Mr. Larsen was an instructor in Art and Mechanical Drawing for many years. He was also one l was lil lil , AMB 1. W ly of the sponsors of the january Class and served as Faculty Marshal at the mid-year commencement exer- cises. Mrs. Ethel Selzer has served Bowen well as Attendance Officer. She was ever sympathetic with the problems of the students with who she dealt and impressed them with her willingness to help them as a friend. General Hillon presenls lhe Chamber of Commerce plaque lo Mr. Heurne os Ihe General Superinlendenl of Schools, Dr. Willis, looks on. Page Five

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OUR PRINCIPHL DR. HILDEGARDE M. ROMBERG