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QUILL AND BLADE photo by gary vvilk Photo Essay 2 Academics Faculty 34 Clubs 58 Sports 96 Album 116 Advertisi ng Index 158
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Verna Mae Hoke, November 15, 1882— September 25, 1964, was born in Silver Lake, Indiana. Her mother dying soon after her birth, she was reared by her maternal grandparents. She received her education in a local elementary school, and the Warsaw High School, graduating at sixteen. After graduation, Miss Hoke took the state teachers’ ex amination and made the highest score ever achieved in Indiana. Teaching in the Warsaw area, she attended Manchester College and finished her bachelors degree at the University of Southern California while living with her father and stepmother. After receiving her degree, she became principal of a grade school in Anderson, Indiana. And at the close of World War I, came to Gary where she first taught math and spelling at Emerson. Mr. Wirt appointed her principal of Glen Park School in 1921, principal of Franklin in 1923, and principal of Lew Wallace in 1927. She was the only woman principal of a secondary school in Gary. Under her guidance the east wing of the main building was constructed and in 1932, Wal¬ lace became a Senior High School and graduated its first class. She worked constantly to improve the status of the teaching profession in Indiana. She lobbied i n the state legislature for teacher tenure and retire¬ ment laws. In addition, she was one of the found¬ ers of the School Womens’ Club of Indiana. Gov¬ ernor Townsend recognized her abilities and ap¬ pointed her to the Indiana State Board of Educa¬ tion. Miss Hoke was a talented administrator and disciplinarian. She took a personal interest in her pupils and teachers and served her community well. She believed extracurricular activities served educational purposes and that only the best should be exhibited. As an example of her con¬ cern for her pupils, she originated an all girls’ club for the purpose of including all girls in ac¬ tivities and seeing that none were excluded. Miss Hoke had the respect of students, parents, and colleagues. In her personal and professional life, she combined her perfectionist standards with a strong feeling of justice. Miss Hoke expected the best, and gav e the best of herself in return. 2
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