Lafayette High School - Oak Yearbook (St Joseph, MO)

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The General and His Staff Hail to the Chief! The general of Lafayette's edu- cational force is Mr. D. H. Murphy. Never was there a more kindly, philosophical or beloved leader. He has forged and presented ideals to us which We will battle for through the years. As long as we possess memories, we will connect Lafayette with its smiling Principal. What could we have done without Mr. Murphy's firm guidance through high school and his advice about our schedules? His character forms the cornerstone of our school life. And as Lafayette High School occupies a vital interest in Mr. Murphy's life, so Mr. Murphy occupies a place in the heart of every student at Lafayette. Mr. B. O. Corbin, Vice-Principal, is a Well-known leader at Lafayette. Junior High School is under this genial gen- tleman's command. He is an efficient master of discipline Who has won a place for himself as a friend of the stu- dents-one who is always willing to render kindly advice as we students st1'ive to reach the perfect spirit of Amer- icanism. Miss Anna Hague is the sympathetic adviser of girls. She is admired by the students because of her charming personality and her kind guidance. As sponsor of Girl Reserves, she helps them Weave a banner of patriotism by helping them to acquire the necessary invisible threads- Christianity, character, faith, and loyalty-which she flies on her own standard of ideals. MR. D. H. MURPHY Principal MR. B. O. CORBIN Vice-Principal MISS ANNA HAGUE Advisor Pax:

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BUAHIJ UF STR TEEY The head of the Educational Corps is Mr. Tracy Dale, who is superin- tendent of St. Joseph schools. He has been connected with our schools since 1925. Ile served as a teacher at Benton, was promoted to the office of principal of Webster, the vice-principal of Benton, and then served as business manager of the district, during which time he became a welcome visitor at Lafayette, and the members of the faculty and the students felt they had gained a valuable ally. Many are acquainted with this genial man who is sincerely interested in his students and teache1's. His friendly personality helps to equip him for that most high title of commander-in- chief of all educational forces of the St. Joseph district. From lett to right in approved miiitaristic style are the members of the Board ot' Strategy, commonly called the Board ol' Education: Mr Dale Dr. l-l. VV. Carle Mr F I' Garvey, Mr David Hopkir s 'NI , . ic, i' r. G. D. Berry, Mrs. C'lit't'o1'd B. Adams, Mr. George Black- well, business manager, and Mrs. True Davis. president, All members of the school board are intensely interested in the educational facilities ot' this city. and they agree with Alexander Pope that, Just as the twig is bent the tree is inclined. They be- lieve that an efficient educational torce will promot A is the fo lt ' ' e meiitanism, because knowledge unt ation ot democracy.

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