Lew Wallace High School - Quill and Blade Yearbook (Gary, IN)

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VERNA M. HOKE Page 12

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“World Events of the Week ' is a familiar phrase here at school. The discussion of vital world affairs is encouraged not only in the social studies, English, and auditorium departments where one might expect it, hut also to a great extent in the mathematics classes and in the shops. Our teachers help us analyze a world at war, so that we may he l»ctter fitted to live in a world at peace. Page 11

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OUR PRINCIPAL At a time when unrest and anxiety over the world-wide turmoil tend to disrupt somewhat the efficient continuance of our education, we may all he thankful and appreciative of the guidance of Miss Hoke. Each new problem as it arises finds its solution in her inexhaustible energy and inspiring in¬ telligence. Never have we heard her say “No”, to a problem which merited consideration for the benefit of us students. With the realization that the acquiring and beneficial application of a thorough education will do more than anything else to settle the problems which today try the ery souls of mankind, Miss Hoke has willingly taken up the gigantic task of adapting our education to meet the crises which inevitably lie ahead. Infinite details of air-raid drills, universal mental tension which ultimately results in con¬ fusion, and many more problems have been added to her already overburdened administration. Each day as we view the results of her arduous effort we find more and more astonishing her seemingly un¬ limited capacity for service to Lew Wallace. Our principal s activities are not confined entirely to the administration of school affairs. We may often find her enthusiastically supporting our teams in athletic events or admiringly listening to our musical organizations in concert. Few people are more appreciative of the outstanding achievements of our school than Miss Hoke. Hers is indeed a worth-while task well done; the task of directing “A school of democracy in prep¬ aration for peace.” FLOYD G. ASHER Unusually sound judgment combined with an uncanny perception of human psychology qualify Mr. Asher for the solving of the numerous intri¬ cate problems which he encounters day after day. Untiring effort plus an exacting thorough¬ ness characterize his work. An ever increasing shortage of supplies, student disciplinary problems, and property management are only a few r of the varied prob¬ lems w ith which he must cope daily. In addition, he is now faced with the unnecessary abandon¬ ment of school life for a much more exciting military life by some hoys who feel that they may best serve their country in its armed forces. Mr. Asher has a doctrine for human relation¬ ships which might well he applied to the world today. It goes something like this: “For longer life and increased happiness, always try to smile and be happy.” Page