Marion High School - Cactus Yearbook (Marion, IN)

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BERNARD D. CARMIN Dean of Boys LIBERALLY ENDOWED with the admirable qualities of proficiency and sincerity, and possessing the happy faculty of being liked by all, Bernard D. Carmin, although here but a short While, quickly established an effective attendance system that personal Contact might be kept with all students. The years following his graduation from Roll High School were most interesting and diversified. He enlisted in the Army Air Service and for the major part of the next three years lived at Luke Field, Honolulu. Then he returned to Marion College and in 1937 obtained his Bachelor of Science de- Carmin Creates Eficient Attendance System V gree. Shortly after, he became principal of the Freemont Elementary School. Last June he secured his Master of Science degree from Indiana University. The duties of his position are manifold. Aside from his work as dean of boys, Mr. Carmin is a faculty sponsor for the History Club, Hi-Y sponsor, and an official at bas- ketball games. With the dean of girls he administers the N.Y.A. Work allotted to the school. Students like his genuine enthus- iasm and have come to rely upon his expert adviceg all esteem his methods of promoting efficiency and good will. DQ 'Inh DECO 'Z 1Q'1'2

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Foland's Energetic Ability Deemed Outstanding V His EFFICIENT manner and cheerful hello are two main characteristics by which stu- dents may recognize Mayo D. Foland. Brisk- ly and effectually he has for twenty-one years moved about Marion, performing his duties as vocational d'irector of the city schools. His principal responsibility is the maintenance work throughout the various buildings, purchasing needed materials for all departments, supervising such additions as new and renovation of old equipment, and overseeing all shop departmental work in the school system. Mr. Foland's schooling and instructing have provided a varied background for his present position. He graduated from El- MAYO D. POLAND Vocational Director wood High School and received his A.B. de- gree from Indiana University. Post grad- uate work was carried on at Terre Haute State Normal School and the University of Chicago. He taught one year at Middle- town and another at Elwood Junior High. The ensuing eleven years he was connected with Shelbyville High School, six as instruc- tor of physics and Hve as principal. Since that time he has resided in Marion. Mr. Poland is on the board of directors of the Y.M.C.A., a member of the Lions Club, and on the board of trustees of the First Methodist Church. He has been the official time-keeper for high school basketball games for the past eighteen years.

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Neal Serves Girls in New Full Time Post V ONE OF Miss GLADYS NEAL,S first activities after attaining the position of Dean of Girls was the transforming of the barren headquarters to a delightful place in which to work. This, however, was extra- curricular. In her official capacity she checks on girls' absences and keeps a per- sonal record of every girl. She gives educa- tional guidance by helping girls make their school program an asset to them in their later life. Miss Neal also assists in securing part time employment for those girls who wish to earn a portion of their high school expenses. She is the literary advisor of the Survey and gives most generously of her time to that publication. Aside from all GLADYS NEAL Dean of Girls these, she teaches a Latin class and is a Girl Reserve sponsor. Miss Neal received her Bachelor of Arts degree from Earlham College and later, her Master's degree from Columbia University. One of the finest improvements Marion High School has ever had was the instituting of full time deans. Daily,'her excellent ad- vice and understanding help many students to obtain a new outlook on their work. One wonders how she can perpetually maintain her calm and humor when so many of the difficulties of others rest upon her. Each girl knows that she can count upon receiving the whole-hearted assistance of Gladys Neal, Dean of Girls.