Manlius High School - Mirror Devil Yearbook (Manlius, IL)

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BOARD Of EDUCATICN ?-M o+o- P - The Board of Education is composed of seven members, who are chosen from the different districts surrounding the community. These men have devoted much of their time and effort in making this a better school. Art Wilson, the president, has been on the board six years .and farms west of Thomas. Robert Lind, who resides on a farm near Manlius, has served the board three years. Asa Drayton has been an active member of the board six years. Mr. Drayton lives in New Bedford and is employed at the Manlius Lumber Company. Glenn Hewitt, a farmer northwest of Manlius, has been with the board five years and represents the Manlius district. Vernon Hartz, who has a farm west of New Bed- ford has been on the board three years and represents the New Bedford district. Leslie Salzmann and Mervin Glafka are both newcomers to the board this year. Mr. Salzmann lives on a farm south of Thomas and Mr. Glafka resides in Manlius and operates the Glafka Produce. Mr. Keist is superintnedent of the unit. He has both Master and Bachelor's degree -and has been with us for eight years. He teaches practical math, algebra and geome- try. He's a good friend of every student and is always willing to help anyone who needs it. Mr. Davidson is principal of our high school and has received both his Master and Bache1or's degree from the University of Illinois. He teaches geography, typing, and shorthand. He has been with us for six years. Everyone appreciates the hard work he does on the Mirror and the paper. We also enjoy his friendly smile and hearty laugh. Miss Dorothy Peters is a new member of our staff. Before she came to us, she was active in Red Cross work. She teaches English and general science and took over the band when Mr. Vroman left. She also started the Pep Club and was co- director of the Junior Play. Although she has only been here a short time, she is well-liked by everyone. Mr. Vroman was a new member of our staff. He was a graduate of Western State College. He taught band but had to leave us in November, as he had to go to the army. We appreciate the good work Mr. Vroman did wi-th the band. We were sorry he had to leave us because everyone enjoyed his friendliness. Mrs. Small has been at Manlius for four years. She teaches Latin, U. S. History, and world history. She is also leader of the Horizon Club. We all appreciate her kind- ness a.nd that wonderfful sense of humor that has carried us happily through the year. Miss Phyllis Decker is a newcomer to our staff. She is a graduate of Western State College. She has charge of the Home Ec. department and the students find it hard to keep from calling her Phyllis. Mr. Hamilton who joined our teaching staff at the beginning of second semester, teaches junior high and senior high band. This is his second year at Manlius High. We are to glad to have him back with us again this year. Miss Virginia Lundgren is the high school secretary. She has been with us two years. She is a graduate of Manlius High School in the class of 1952. She is often found after school helping some student or teacher. Mrs. Jean Yates has been with us five years. She teaches English and girls' physical education. She also has helped in directing many plays. She is always will- ing to give everyone a break. We all enjoy her good looks and good humor. Mrs. Johnson has been with us four years and teaches high school girls' chorus and grade school music. Her ensemble and small chorus have been rated first at the district and have gone to the state where the chorus has received first. She often makes us work hard. We enjoy her jokes and advice. Mr. Bushell, our football coach, has been with us two years. He has done out- standing work with the football team. He also -teaches a section of the seventh grade and some eighth gnade classes. He is as well-know for his hat as for his coaching ability. Mr. Gleich, our head coach, has been with us 3 years. He also teaches the boys' shop. Mr. Gleich has done more than his share to lead our team to victory. Mr. Russell has been with us -two and a half years. He teaches ag and he is al- ways willing to help anyone in trouble. He has worked hard at his job and we appre- ciate his work. Mr. Vasen has charge of the science department. He has been with us three years and teaches biology, physics, and general science. He also was co-director of the Junior Play. He is always willing to do more than his part. I'm sure everyone will remember Mr. Vasen and his science classes. Mr. Johnson, our janitor, has been with us for a number of years. We appreciate all the extra work he does for us. We always seem to be spilling something or leav- ing our lockers open. Mr. Martin is in charge of the school buses. We appreciate his willingness in taking us to different places. Mr. Jacques is our night janitor. He also drives a school bus, and he has helped the seniors clean up many times .after basketball games.

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