Lincoln High School - Links Yearbook (Lincoln, NE)

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31.5 ' Guiding ihe desiiny oi modern youih in a world ai war demands a good leader. As principal of Lincoln high school, Mr. Mardis personally helps a large number ol siudenls become worihy mem- bers oi our greai American democracy. Wirh a keen awareness of preseni condiiions, he has lhe rare abilily io bring our all poieniialiiies oi Those wiih whom he worlcs. l-lis inieresi in ihe boys and iheir impending miliiary service, and his sinceriiy in helping Jrhem deal wiih iheir scholasiic queslions, have enabled many a boy lo solve worrisome problems. Though he does noi have as much coniacl wiih ihe girls as wiih rhe boys, Jrhey appreciaie his lcind- ness and ihoughiiulness in helping Jrhem deal wilh iheir problems. l-lis sinceriiy and fairness io all qualify him for ihe posiiion he holds, and iusiiiy Jrhe eslreem which is accorded him. Mr. Mardis demonsiraies earnesi- ness, fairness, enihusiasm, and unify oi purpose. Some 2,000 siudenlrs rely on ihis inielligeni guide ance. The iuiure oi our naiion lies in The youih oi loday. Mr. lvlardis capably direcis our educalion now, so Jrhar we may be ready io meer ihe iuiure. All in all, we couldn'Jr find a belier friend or adviser. H. C. Mardis greeis Mme. BeHy Barzin, Belgian refugee iournalisf, before her assembly speech. 1 ii i H. C. Mardis, progressive educafor, explains new develop menis in fhe field of world geography, one of his avocaiions

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M C. LEFLER O. H. BIMSON M. C. Leller, superinrendenl ol schools, has guided Jrhe welfare of 'rhousands of Lincoln high school srudenrs. Recognized rhroughoul lhe Middle Wesl lor his slcill in lceeping lhe Lincoln schools abreasl of The limes, he has added lo his former responsibiliries, necessilared by lhe presem' emerg- ency, new readiuslmenls and parlicipalion of schools in warlime acfiviries. l-lis progressive ideas will assure a forward movemenr and recognilion of new melhods in a changing social order. Sound 'rhinlcing as well as professional Training and wide experience has enabled O. l-l. Bimson, assislanr superinlendenr of schools, +o ser high slandards in lhe Lincoln public schools. By his exlensive sludy ol melhods used in olher schools N in Y ,, , ,YVY 3 e- - 1 ffilflb iff 'f 1 . ,i fly fy ff A-fl gf? '2? C'771'z?7F4 'fffzrs-F ' Q 'HW S l5.l, !.iLl'5l'2 2 13 :Wiz- Qlili-'11 wi-'i-rg W1 .:'::12'gi:i - ' if .1 I llggb., riff- ii vi , ll 'Tm i.A1 , .. ' 7 I W f , if lllllidlllllf - ' f lhroughoul lhe Uniled Slales, Mr. Bimson has helped +0 develop new ideals for our schools. Serving wilhour rernunerarion Jrhe board ol edu- carion composed of six public spiriled cirizens infer- prels lhe people's wishes info a sound adminislra- lion. ln charge ol mainlenance of buildings and eguipmenl and lacully employmenl, members of fhis body mus+ be walchful lhal lhe available school funds are eguilably used. Enlhusiaslic response of Jrhe board lo lhe various calls made by governmenral and civic agencies for help in meeling war emergencies is rellecled in lhe Jrremendous langible oulpul' from Lincoln high school. Mrs. Viola H. Boles, sfenographer, Elmer Magee, J. G. Ludlam, secre'I'ary, George Lemon, Mrs. E. E. Angle, presidenf, John WhiHen, W. A. Robbins, Rober+ Van Pell, M. C. Lefler, superiniendenf, and R. O. Williams, board afforney I0

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O. W. Hackman makes a drawing lo illusfrafe an anecdole of his own service in World War I . . . The climax brings hearly laughler. O. W. Hackman Adding lo his already mammolh responsibililies, lhe war has broughl lurlher challenge lo Ollo W. l-lackman. l-le slill remains a friend ol all boys, as well liked as ever, even lhough many new lasks burden his shoulders. ln his dulies as assislanl prin- cipal and counselor ol boys, he is ready lo give advice concerning regislralion, employmenl lor sludenls, personal problems, and inlormalion aboul lhe armed forces. l-le is especially qualified lor lhe laller as he was a yeoman and a pelly olllicer Zfc in The lasl war. Throughoul his years al Lincoln high he has become more and more like lhe lriendly shore a sailor sighls aller a long and hazardous journey over a lurbulenl sea. Endowed wilh lhe abilily lo undersland sludenls Miss Dorcas Wealherby is well-qualified lor The posilion ol adviser and counselor ol girls. Nor only does she lake care ol adiuslmenls wilhin lhe school, bul she also helps lhe girls lo meer new warlime needs. Arranging schedules 'ro lil parl-lime work and lo provide lor cadel nursing requiremenls are everyday examples. Miss Wealherby's keen insighl inlo home silua lions adds lo a clearer underslanding ol many problems. l-ler experience in dealing in allendance records has made her aware ol presenl condilions lnleresl, experience, and knowledge ol school acliv ilies and sludenl relalionships make her an indis pensalole adviser. Miss Dorcas Weafherby Q ff A my -: . awe mul, Evenfs happen fasl in lhis war, buf Miss Dorcas Wealherby keeps well informed.