Marion High School - Cactus Yearbook (Marion, IN)

Page 18 text:

ORVILLE HOOKER GAINS CONFIDENCE OF STUDENTS AND FACULTY DURING FIRST YEAR AS PRINCIPAL ORVILLE J. HOOKER, principal of Marion High School, is Worthy of all the praises that can be given him. It is to him we are grateful for the excellent Way in which our school has been directed. Although it is his first year as principal of Marion High School, Mr. Hooker has already proved him- self a leader in the field of education. Mr. Hooker graduated from Anderson came to Marion to serve as Marion High School's athletic director. In 1938 he was made principal of Martin Boots Junior High School, where he remained, capably Hlling this job, for three years. In the one short year that Mr. Hooker has been high school principal, he has given the students more and better opportunities for obtaining a well-rounded education. 1 High School and Butler University, where he received his A.B. and A.M. degrees. He also attended Columbia University. Being outstanding in football, basketball, and base- ball, Mr. Hooker received numerous athletic awards both in high school and college. He is honorary member of the All-American basketball team of 1924, chosen by famous sport Writers. Before coming to Marion, Mr. Hooker served as director of athletics at New Castle, Where, in 1932 his team Won the state championship in basketball. In 1934 he X? ORVILLE J. HOOKER Principrzl 235 Q His interests are not only in athletics, but in the academic phase as well. It is in this line that he has cried to make a course that would benefit more students by adding to the curriculum such courses as applied mathematics, advanced chemistry, oflice training, Latin American history, and de- bating. We congratulate this versatile man for his ability, not only to direct Marion High in the Held of athletics, but his ability in directing the life of each individual as Well as that of the entire school. 'kl2'k

Page 17 text:

SUPERINTENDENT AND BOARD DIRECT MARION SCHOOLS PRAISES Go TO Elbert E. Day for his efficiency in directing the Marion City Schools. His job is to supervise methods, texts, courses, instruction, and employment. He is in charge of the making of the school budget and the selecting of the school per- sonnel. He oversees the grade schools, the junior highs, and Marion Senior High School. Not coming into daily Contact with Mr. Day, many stu- dents do not realize the importance of his office or his capable direction. It is through this direction that our schools have functioned smoothly and efficiently. Before coming to Marion, Mr. Day was a teacher in Indiana schools for eighteen years, then was director of teacher train- ing in Toledo, Ohio. He also served at Tri- State Teachers' College at Angola, Indiana, and Indiana University. Mr. Day is active in many educational organizations, such as the American Asso- ciation of School Administrators and the National Education Association. He is chair- man of the executive committee of the In- diana State Teachers' Association. Besides his work in 'educational organizations, he is interested in civic affairs, in Which he takes up uated from Marion High School and h isince attended Marion Normal College, ang active part. . Day was born in Markle, Indiana, Marion Board of Educazfiofz ELBERT E. DAY Columbia University, and Indiana Univer- sity, where he received his A. B. and A. M. degrees. Elbert E. Day has proved himself a lead- er by his distinguished efforts in the field of education. It is to him we owe our con- gratulations for his outstanding service to the Marion city schools. Heading the entire school system is the Board of Education, the members being selected by the city council for a term of three years. This board consists of three members-president, secretary, and treas- urer. At this time H. D. Crisler serves as president, Clark Siebold, secretary, and M. H. Fowler, treasurer. These men employ the teachers, principals, and all people con- nected With the school. These civic-minded men are an asset to the Marion schools and to the community as a Whole. DON CRISLER Plif'SitIlL'7ll CLARK SIEBOLD S1'L'n'!z1ry MEREDITPI FOWLER Treaxu rm' ELBERT E. DAY SIllIl'l'illfUlH1!'11f

Page 19 text:

EFFICIENT WORK IS DONE BY DEAN OUR SCHOOL HAs profited by the services of Bernard D. Carmin, Dean of boys. Mr. Carmin holds the im- portant job of checking attendance, guidance, and finding employment for boys who wish it. Mr. Carmin also arranges interesting and edu- cational convocations. After graduating from Roll High School, where he was a member of the baseball, basketball, and track teams, Mr. Carmin joined the United States Air Force and was stationed at Honolulu. Cn returning to the United States, he went to Indiana University, where he received his Master,s degree. He received his B.S. degree from Marion College. He then became principal of Freemont School, where he remained six years. Mr. Carmin's hobbies are collecting guns, collecting stamps, and fishing. He is a DEAN OF GIRLS AIDS IN MANY WAYS KEPT VERY BUSY with her many duties, but always willing to help or advise others, is Miss Gladys Neal, Dean of girls. Miss Neal graduated from Jones- bor. High School and Earlham Col .Q ' lege. She received her Master's de- F'-' ' gree from Columbia University and has done special work in education at Chicago University and Harvard summer school. Miss Neal is faculty advisor for the Survey, assistant sponsor of the Latin Club, and sponsor of the Ser- vice Committee of the Girl Reserves. She helps find positions for senior girls after graduation and part-time V jobs for those still in school. She helps the students in choosing their courses and making out their pro- grams with a view toward the work they are planning to do after school days are over. Girls' attendance is handled in her office and she collab- orates with the dean of boys in BERNARD D. CARMIN member of the Kiwanis Club, Y.M.C.A., and the Masonic Lodge. arranging the Annual Guidance Conference and other guidance projects. GLADYS NEAL