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

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To loyal sons and daughters of Lafayette, knowledge is power to achieve that which is great and worthwhile, an inner store of achievement attained through the undying efforts of our royal masters, the faculty. Everyone of these patriotic torch bearers possesses a personality unique and valuable. When blended together, they form a pattern that shows the way to a life of knowledge, character, temperament, and all of life's other valuable assets. You have been told about them as an army, now meet them as in- dividuals. Mr. Clifford Cummings is a man of high distinction within the halls of the green and gray because of his work with the athletic department as well as his classroom ability, Mr. B. O. Corbin, whose rec- ord as our vice-principal speaks for itself, Mr. Z. F. Pfost, a rookie in this year's faculty, whose worth is destined to shine brightly as the years march by, Mr. W. D. Bracken, a true veteran and as loyal as they come, Mr. E. A. Tucker, a lovable personality and a real soldier, Mr. W. L. Butts, whose willingness to serve Lafayette makes him a true favorite, Miss Ethel Graves, a person who works without discord on any and all projects, Miss Logan Gilbreath, whose music sends us all into a higher realm than realism, Miss Lois Weller, a personality whose ability as a math teacher is matched only by her interest in the Shamrocks' out- side activities, Miss Elizabeth Thomas, another member rounding out her first successful year as a Lafayette faculty member, Sergeant Joy B. Strong, the military genius of our respected group of leaders. Miss Willetta Todd, a teacher of sportsmanship by example as well as precept, Miss Georgee Hash, whose success in the journalism depart- ment has won for her much respect and admiration in only two short years, Mr. Harold Dilley, whose zest and ambition form a real foundation for school spirit in its finest form, Mr. Douglas Linville, as active a per- son as ever carried our banner and a man whose fine character and ability is destined to carry him far, Mr. Blaine Criss, the third first year on our faculty and a fine worker with the students of junior high school, Mr. B. O. Willhite, who teaches manual skill with sound reason- ing, Miss Jane Adams, whose interest in junior high girls and in other school activities is profound and continuous, Miss Roxanna Robb, as li- barian, leads us to many sources of knowledge, Mr. Donald Bunker, active, forceful, intelligent, and of general value to groups and individuals alike, Mr. Lynn McHarg, whose pleasant smile and ability in training boys will be greatly missed when he answers the call of Uncle Sam's bugle next year instead of the school bell, Miss Aline Brown, an excellent example of friendliness at all times, Mr. Bill Slayton, the man responsible for the boys better known as the Fighting Irish, but a gentleman of no mean ability in the classroom. Those not in the picture, but nevertheless equally valuable to our school life are: Miss Ina C. Wachtel, Miss Rose Wirth, Miss Faye Slater, Miss Winifred Gallagher, Miss Emma Lee Ficklin, Miss Martha Hock- aday, Miss Loula Golden, Miss Christine Medley, Miss Anna Hague, Miss Ina Culver, Mr. W. P. Green, and Mr. W. L. Winders.

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fit the Frnnl fm' Lafa elle The Lafayette Boosters' Club deserves much credit for its worthy accomplishments in securing many advantages for the school. The mem- bers are men of the surrounding community who are interested in work- ing' for the benefit of Lafayette High School and its students. The presi- dent elected this year was ambitious Mr. Earl Tetherow. The club gives a dinner once a month where business is transacted, and the members are entertained by guest speakers and student programs. The Lafayette P.-T. A. works to promote a closer relationship be- tween parents and teachers of the school. It always can be depended upon to help the school in whatever project is undertaken. Mrs. Floyd Farr has made an industrious p1'esident this year, and there has been a large increase in the new membership of enthusiastic worke1's. The P.- T. Afs main social event of the year was Back to School Night, held to acquaint the parents with their children's teachers and courses. Money making' projects were sponsored and the organization gave liberal finan- cial support to school activities.