Medford High School - Crater Yearbook (Medford, OR)

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f l ' L Ili tv . Q 0 0 x A J E7Wif. gfedriclc Mr. E. H. Hedrick, graduated from the University of Oregon in 1916, became superintendent of the Medford schools in 1925 after three successful years as superin- tendent at Heppner, Oregon. While in Heppner he became very closely associated with the Oregon Historical Society, and since has done considerable research work for this association. By con- stant interest in all educational developments, by encouragement of the very best in school activities, and by evident ability as a director and an organizer, he earned a state wide reputation and came to be known and referred to by educators throughout the Northwest. He does consistent and painstaking research work in many parts of the education- al field. Last year, as a member of a committee appointed by the Oregon State Teach- ers' Association, he did work on a state-wide spelling survey, which showed the spell- ing average of men, women, and children throughout the state. It was Mr. Hedrick who was largely responsible for the completion of this task. After coming to Medford, Mr. Hedrick began his policy of constant reorganization and readjustment. Under his administration the Medford schools have been im- proved in nearly every department-in fact, his policies have led Medford to the fore in the rapidly advancing educational movement, in many respects setting the pace for the rest of the state. Through his work, successful and Wholesome activities have been greatly forwarded in all the schools, the goal for which he continually strives being 1O0W schools in every department and in every worth while activity. Page 18 The Crater

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6 HIIIL T-Tiff' . N F' I' ei 00 ri .A - v-V Mellors, Franklin, Swigart, Scheffel, Green, Hedrick. Mohr 9511142 School woord The Medford City Schools are in the hands of a board of five men elected by the people for terms of three years each. To these men the city entrusts the direction and government of the schools and the shaping of their policies. In the past three years the schools have grown about 35W fthe high school enroll- ment increasing from 507 to 7155. During this time the board has kept them on a high plane, giving them a thoroughly business-like and efficient administration. Under its direction all district indebtedness contracted prior to 1925 has been paid, a modern high school has been built, and the grounds landscaped. Departments in the school have been greatly enlarged and strengthened. Student activities have been encouraged. In athletics and Girls' League work for the past three years, and in band work for one year, Medford High School has lead the state. A junior high school has been established and the whole school system reorganized with a large part of it now on the pupil ability group plan. A thrift system has been adopted for the schools, In this 100022 of the high school students have banked every week for over a year. At the close of business last year the Medford system, as a whole, ranked 28th in this respect among all the schools of the nation. Medford has been fortunate in the high type of men she has been able to place on her school boards, but never more fortunate than she is at the present time. These men enjoy to the fullest extent the confidence and support of the entire community. The members of the board are: Mr. Emil Mohr, chairmang Mr. N. H. Frankling Mr. C. A. Swigartg Dr. R. E. Greeng Mr. Howard V. Scheffelg Miss Rebecca Mellors, clerk. The Crater Page 17

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5' if f T' 9 If -la I 0 0 lllimih - uinu. ... mlm' f'7Wr. Gonkle The school year of 1927-28 is the third under the leadership of Mr. B. H. Conkle whose efforts during his principalship have been steadily and effectively along lines of efficiency and greater accomplishments in all departments of high school work. During these three years, the financial system of the student body has been com- pletely reorganized. In the plan worked out, all money collected by clubs and organi- zations of the high school is paid into the office where it is recorded and held until required by the organization to which it belongs. Mr. Conkle is responsible for the introduction of the poll system of voting, now a provision of the new constitution which he and the student council drafted during his first year here. Through his encourage- ment The Torch Honor Society was organized last year, and the field of Medford High School athletic relations extended to include as opponents outstanding teams from all parts of the state. Under his administration interest in public speaking and debate has been intensified. In fact, in every detail of departmental work and in every phase of student body activity, the influence of his sympathetic direction and forward looking vision has been felt. Mr. Conkle's interest in educational work extends beyond local boundaries. He was honored last year by being elected president of the Principals' Association of the state of Oregon. He is a graduate of Mount Union College, Ohio, and has done graduate work in the University of Oregon and Stanford. The Crater page 19