Lockport Township High School - Lock Yearbook (Lockport, IL)

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Mr. Marion A. DeSandre, Dr. Ralph B. Harpharri, Mr. Ernest H. Swenson, Dr. Emil I. Viskocil, ' President Edward F. Worst, Superintendent larnes M, Smith, and Secretary Glenn E. Miller discuss Stouthearted Men Behind the scene activities which made Lockport High's melodies harmonious were the functions the Board of Education per- formed. As the planners of our school record album, these men reflected the spirit ot democracy so important in our educational system. The president of our board, Mr. Worst, is a retired instructor of lndustrial Arts. l-le has served on our high school board for eighteen years. Dr. Viskocil, a doctor of Medicine, has served for twelve years. Dr, Harpham, a dentist, has served There Are Smiles That Make Us Happy . . . These are the kind We students rate from our secretaries, Marjorie Frederickson and lane Eungard, when We toe the mark. Erring students know them as human lie detectors. Mimeographing millions of tests, at least they seem that numerous to us, checking at- tendance, handling correspondence, and answering many phone calls are just a fe of the tasks that come their way. E+ for ef ficiency should be recorded on their report cards. M. Frederickson and I. Eungard examine students personnel card. for ten years. Mr. Swenson, who is a building contractor, has been a board member for nine years. And Mr. DeSandre is a machine shop superintendent. For fourteen years he has helped solve our educational problems. Lawyer Miller, a member for twelve years, serves as secretary, As our musical appreciation develops through the years, so has our appreciation increased for these men who have devoted their time and best efforts so willingly. They are all jolly good fellows.

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A Sweet Sonata in Education . . A sweet sonata in education is conducted by Mr. Smith who has so ably directed the activities ot Lockport Township High School tor the past twenty-three years. Superinten- dent Smith is well-known in educational circles having been recognized in Who's Who in American Education and Who's Who in the Central States. Mr. Smith prepared for his educational career at McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada, but his education was in- terrupted When he was called to service in World War I. Upon his return he transfer- red to the University of Chicago Where he continued his education. Recognizing the value ot a practical education, Mr. Smith has travelled extensively throughout the United States. Golf and deep sea fishing are his two favorite hobbies. A note of interest Worth recording is Mr. Smith's recent visit to the United Nations meeting at Lake Success. That was just one of the many interesting sidelights which he enjoyed while attending the annual con- vention oi the American Association ot School Administrators. Proof of his civic pride and community in- terest is evidenced in the tact that he was at one time vice president of the Will Coun- ty Tuberculosis Association, a member of the Board of Governors of the Illinois Asso- ciation for the Crippled, a past president ot the Northeastern Division oi the Illinois Ed- ucation Association, and ot the Will Coun- ty Superintendents' and Principals' Associ- ation. The graduates oi 1948 will remember Mr. Smith as an interested educator who kept Lockport High in tune with the times. Superintendent Iames M. Smith, B. A., M. A.

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An Apple for the Teacher . . . An apple for the teacher will often do the trick, but at Lockport High we found that we also needed to polish the books. Our teachers proved themselves good sports and donated many hours to our ex- tra-curricular activities. Now the needle is in the groove: the Lock staff spins the wax and proudly presents our faculty and friends. Daymond I. Aiken CB.A., MSD, one of our teacher-authors, directed the student coun- cil in addition to helping us know our fig- ures in his Algebra I and ll, geometry, trig- onometry, and physics classes. Cur reward for a problem correctly solved was, That's just slick. We all love to drive the family car, and Howard T. Binstock CB.S.l, a newcomer to the faculty this year, taught us how to keep 'em rolling in his auto mechanics classes. With his general science, biology, and chemistry classes, Clinton O. Bismarck CB. AJ, is just Bizzy. School pranksters know well the meaning of his ninth hour classes. An appreciation for the higher things in life was gained after our four story climb to the Art I and ll, art appreciation, home liv- ing, and interior decorating classes of Cath- erine I. Bottino CB.S., A.S.D. To the band, chorus, and orchestra Ernest O. Caneva CB.A.l is known as Ernie. Lock- port l-ligh knows him as a music maestro who always conducts a winner with our high school band. We know his bark is worse than his bite, but we also know that Baymond Cher- ry's CB.S., lVi.A.J metal shop means good hard work. Combining business with his hobby, he introduced a new plastics course. TOP ROW: Mr. Aiken explains the nature of x-ray tubes to Iohn Gannaway. Louis Hudek and Mr. Binstock take a minute off from engine repairs. Douglas Smith calculates weights as Mr. Bismarck supervises. SECOND ROWY Mrs. Bottino demonstrates art of shading to Ierry Allen. Mr, Caneva counts time for Anna Larson. lim Montgomery learns operation of belt sander from Mr. Cherry.