Lincoln High School - Links Yearbook (Lincoln, NE)

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ACHL E QF EDUCATION Of his twenty-eight years of service as superin- tendent of schools. Millard C. Letler stated: lt has been a very great pleasure and opportunity to be associated with the l.incoln school system. l have great faith in the ultimate effectiveness of demo- cratic education. l wish to recommend to the Lincoln pupils the constant pursuit of this kind of education with the view of making their lives count in the greatest possible way in the day in which they live. The world sorely needs young men and women of character who are thoroughly prepared and devoted to useful service. On ul' l. 1948, Millard C. Letler's resi 'nation . ln ' I in becomes effective and he will step down from the position of superintendent of the Lincoln schools, Mr. Lefler has been associated with the Lincoln school system for thirty-one years. He first came to this city in l9l7 as assistant principal of Lincoln high school. For the next two years, he was assist- ant superintendent of the schools and research director for the city. In 1920 he became super- intendent and has held that position ever since. 'Jer observed that the percentage of cin.-i.e., v-. ho now graduate from high school has grown considerably and there have been great gains in the holding power of the schools. He stressed the importance of adult education and made it clear that the graduation from high school should truly be a commencement in the field of learning. f h gil .tlgy y Millard C Lefler Superintendent of Schools answers a telephone call during busy day typical of the many e ha x eriencee tl irind his thirty years Of distin- G is cl s ry c president of the First Trust Corn- The most recent addtt.on to this group ROUGH C. VGYWVWCY SGVVSS his COVYWNUWYY t ay is john Whitten is Professor john P. Senning of the IH addition to UQWWS STSTG MUWSSCV f0 University of Nebraska. FBVVUGVS IWSUVSVWCC CVOUD4 i -54 EEZ

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532 CJ C if lu 5 J: lvl V LE DERS I THE GRE K X ,l lx H' 42' y XQQ' 'XX XX lx ffly Gilbert S. Wfilley. associate superintendent of 'X ,Xia lik schools, will become superintendent of the Lincoln T Q system on july first of this year, upon the retirement Already plunging into the huge task of Associate Super- intendent of Schools is Gilbert S. Vxfilley. of M. C. Lefler. Dr. W'illey comes to Lincoln with twenty years of experience behind him, having served as super- intendent in the Trinidad, Denver, and Pueblo, Colorado, school systems. Expressing his enthusiasm for the Lincoln schools, he emphasized the fact that both teachers and patrons have shown unusual in terest in improving all phases of the Lincoln schools. This year, while serving in the capacity of asso- ciate superintendent, Dr. Willey' became acquainted with the Lincoln school system and had direct re- sponsibility for the instructional program. He felt that he had good opportunities during this year to lay plans for the future. A specific accomplish' ment during this period was the development of the organization for instructional improvement. This plan involves all of the teachers and is -cl to permit everyone concerned to make a L, .M tion towards improving our schools. Mr. Willey has a personal contact with Lincoln high school, for his daughter Miriam is a senior here. He is interested in knowing all of the Lincoln pupils better. Prgsidenf mf me local figparlmcnf gmre, Afldinrg charm lo lhe board is Mrs. C-eorgc Lemon, president, is owner a Elmer E, Magee is serving his second Roscoe Hill, their vice-presidehl, a proprietor of the Peerless Cleaner ferm on the Board, c?1palD'e woman loader uri The city. A W'1wwvfv nw-1 v .--.1

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Willing to assist pupils at any time Mr Mardis checks the records with Bob Burbach Beverly Staley and Sally Messer, I TERPRET DEMOCRAC Never seeming to ture of his responsibilities as prlnclpal H C Mardis guides the destiny of nearly two thousand students HAROLD C. MARDIS DORCAS XVEATHERBY This is to introduce Harold C. Mardis, prin- cipal of Lincoln high school. You were expecting, maybe, the walking man? Mr. Mardis is kept busy with the managing of Lincoln high school. A familiar figure around school, he also serves on many committees outside school, which deal with the school affairs or welfare. Typical of this service is his membership on the Lincoln safety council. Mr. Mardis has also been very active in promoting driver education in the schools, and Lincoln high school now has the benefits of this recent innovation. a Wfeathertbyl prediction. The forecast is fair The Links just wouldnt be complete without and agreeable, a description that suits Dorcas Weatherby to perfection. This occupant of room 210 serves as girls adviser and handles all college scholarship material. She aids girls with their registrations, and helps them out of any difficulties confronting them. She also fills out reports for jobs from old records. Your troubles will always be cleared up after a Weatlterl byl report,