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

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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

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Standing : Mr. Lutz. Mr. Suley, Mr. Rearick. Seated: .Vlr. Burress, Mr. Doyne, Mrs. Dorman. BOARD OF SCHOOL TRUSTEES Although few students realize it, the Board of School Trustees is one of the most active organizations in our school city. It is the duty of the School Board to take care of all of the schools financial matters. Often working far into the night, the School Board has the task of apportioning funds alloted to the schools to their right purposes. As one might imagine, the volume of business handled by the school board is tremendous. At any meeting it would not be unusual to witness transactions involving thousands of dollars, while on the other hand, one might just as easily see the board authorize the purchase of a few mop handles for a few cents apiece. Aside from purely financial matters, the board takes care of numerous items such as safety and health problems concerning students. These problems, as well as financial ones, receive much attention from the board. The School Board is made up of citizens interested in school affairs who work with Charles I). Lutz, Superintendent of Schools. Those on the board include Edward T. Doyne, president: Lloyd F. Burress, vice-president; Glenn O. Rearick, secretary: Maynard E. Sule , treasurer; and Edith E. Dorman, assistant secretary. Rage 14