Memphis High School - Cyclone Yearbook (Memphis, TX)

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PRINCIPAL Mr. Noah Cunningham, who has established himself so firmly in the hearts of each of us during this, his first year as high school principal, has an exceptional rec- ord behind him. Born and reared at McLean, Mr. Cunningham made an outstand- ing record during his school years, being president of his class from the fifth to the eleventh grade, and also as the president of his graduating class at Texas Techno- logical College. He began his teaching career as principal of the Heald Schools in Wheeler County, and here began his steady climb as a successful school man and basketball coach. In F933 he accepted the position of grade school principal of the Mobeetie Schools, and here too was successful in every undertaking. After two years in Mobeetie, he moved to the Quail community where he served as principal and athletic director before accepting the position of high school principal here last year. It is notable that during all of his teaching career, he has had an administrative oflice. As a coach, he is outstanding in that his teams have, for the last eight years, won county honorsg and last year his fine Quail team succeeded in capturing the coveted State A. A. U. basketball title. His greatest aim and enjoyment is in being able to use his experience in aiding the young men and women with whom he has contact. We are proud to have a man of his ability and character as our school principal.

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SUPERINTENDENT Scarcely enough can be said of the respect and confidence we all hold for Mr. W. C. Davis, who has filled so capably for the last four years the position of super- intendent of the Memphis schools. Mr. Davis was born at Medina City, Texas, and graduated from Uvalde High School, where he made an exceptional record in every department. ln obtaining his degree in school administration, he attended the uni- versity of Texas and Southwest Texas State Teachers College, and has since done graduate work in the University of Colorado. In college he lettered in football, basketball, and baseball, and was a member of the Hogg Debating Society. At South- west Texas State Teachers College, he served as president of the student council, and as freshman football coach. Since college he has spent seventeen years in school administration. Part of his career was interrupted by the World War in which he served his country. Since coming to Memphis, he has been instrumental in the build- ing of the new stadium and gymnasium, and has helped to establish the Memphis school system as one of the outstanding systems in the state. His advice to youth is: if you can keep your heart right, your mind clear, your body sound, and love to serve -the world is for you.

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