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

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PRinCIPflL VERNA M. HOKE . I tf.zs ?h- PSSISTfl DT PRinCIPflL FLOYD G. ASHER

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miss H0K6 |t is not possible to think of Lew Wallace apart from our principal. Miss Verna M. Hoke. She commands the respect of the faculty, students, and citizens of the community. Coming to Lew Wallace High School as its first principal, she has succeeded in building a school with high moral and scholastic standards. Those of us svho have been closely associated with Miss Hoke realize that she has the interest of every student at heart. Her administrative efficiency is recognized throughout the state. Throughout her tenure at Lew Wallace, Miss Hoke has been keenly interested in the affairs of the school and city. Her civic activities include membership in the Educational Committee of the American Association of University Women, the Gary League of Women Voters, and the Indiana School Women’s Club. She is an omnivorous reader and it is rumored that she plays a good game of bridge. mR. A5H6R H friend to both teachers and students is our assistant princi¬ pal, Floyd G. Asher. He is an understanding, capable advisor with a wil lingness to serve the school. In any school system numerous problems arise, which necessitate the presence of a versatile individual. Mr. Asher handles the situations with aplomb. Perhaps his warm smile and genuine friendliness can be partially attributed to his varied interests and activities. As vice-president of the Glen Park Rotary he is w ' ell known in the community. Elementary education and mental hygiene are among his chief reading interests. In connection with this hobby he makes slides depicting graphs which illustrate mental development in the United States. Each month he attends a lecture sponsored by Purdue University on agricultural development, as well as weekly lectures at Northwestern University. Lew Wallace is proud to have Mr. Asher as part of its fine administrative team.

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BOARD Of SCHOOL TRUSTC6S ThE five members of the board of school trustees are ap¬ pointed by the mayor for a term of four years. They work directly with Superintendent C. D. Lutz in carrying out the administration of the Gary School City. In addition to regulating the budget and hiring the personnel, the board studies safety, health, and other student problems. Due to their varied interests and occupations, they are capable of handling any situation which arises. This year’s members include Cloyce A. Bowers, president; Michael J. Lobo, vice-president; Newton P. Fowler, treasurer; Dan Kreit man, sec retary; and Mrs. Uno T. Hill, assistant secretary. L€Ul UJALLACC ADVISORV COUnCIL ThE Lew Wallace Advisory Council was organized for the purpose of coordinating the activities of teachers, students, and parents. Since the first two groups are always here at school, the council consists of civic-minded parents who wish to improve and maintain the high standards of education at Lew Wallace. Each district of Glen Park has one or more representatives on the council. Council members generally serve for a period of six months. Prospective members are chosen from a list of parents who have children attending high school. The group works directly under Miss Hoke and Mr. Asher. At monthly luncheon meetings the council discusses vital problems relating to the welfare of all students. As a result of their civic efforts greater harmony has been achieved among the teachers, parents, and students.