Neenah High School - Rocket Yearbook (Neenah, WI)

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W This year, more than last, we began to get acquainted with our new principal, Mr. Harold B. Mennes. During the 1944-1945 session we had no real introduction to him and hardly knew more about him than that he was our new principal. Now we recognize him as a man of determination and perseverance, a man who likes to get things done, a man who we can be proud to say is our principal. He has shown a remarkable sense of duty in managing the affairs of the school. By his advising and helping the students so capably and so ably working with and guiding the faculty, we have all come to recognize his fine leadership. Mr. Mennes has had a very illustrious record in the educational field. When he graduated from St. Olaf he re- ceived a bachelor degree with a major in chemistry. Then, after studying at the University of Wisconsin, he received his master's degree in education. In addition to those de- grees, Mr. iMennes has studied at the University of Cam- bridge in London, and Columbia University in New York City, and has completed his residence work at the Uni- versity of Wisconsin for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy. During the past year and a half, not only we have en- joyed working with Mr. Mennes, but he too, has expressed his joy in working with the students and faculty of Neenah High School. Principal Harold B. Mennes As guidance adviser, MR. CUMMINGS assumes charge of both the educational and vocational guidance programs. Regarding his work with educational guidance, he helps the students plan their courses so as to prepare them for the field that they will enter after high school graduation. He also gives aptitude tests to the seniors and freshmen. He serves in the vocational capacity by keeping the occupational files of the school. These files are used in various ways: for students to use in selecting a profession, and for the Civics and Social Problems classes in the preparation of vocational notebooks. During the month of March, Mr. Cummings made a trip to New York City and Philadelphia to do research on guidance for the board of educatior. Besides his guidance work, Mr. Cummings teaches two geometry classes. MISS PETERS, as dean of girls, devotes her time to helping them with their personal problems. She serves in many ways: she visits their homes, confers with their parents, finds homes for girls who live out of town and want to work near the school, checks their attendance, and in general does various jobs for them. If they are sick during school hours, Miss Peters gives them first aid and takes care of them. Miss Peters manages the cafeteria in addition to her duties as dean of girls. MR. CHRISTOPH serves as dean of boys, general science teacher, and director of the hall monitors. His duties as dean include checking make-up cards and attendance records, issuing permits for students to be excused from school, helping some students to form a work schedule, and giving assistance to the freshmen boys and other new students in making their adjustments to Neenah High School. For these varied tasks Mr. Christoph receives too little credit for his untiring efforts and unyuted patience which are required of him. , , rf.,f X' 'Tx ,' fi' '44y K-2 -Q I ' 3. , 7 . 44? fflff4f Floyd Cummings Charlotte Peters George Christoph K . uf 's

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cfnfinzbibzalfian BOARD OF EDUCATION Chas. H. Velte, Secretary, M. L. Ridgeway, H. E. Bloom,'I. H. Levandoslcig T. C. Epps, Roy Sund, Vice President, Leo O. Schubart, President- The members of the Board of liducation are elected by the city voters for a period of three years. They have the responsibility of directing Neenah's public schools and appropriating money for the schools. The Board of Education is organized under a Wisconsin statute which specifies that each city must have a board X Page 8 SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS C. F. Hedges to direct and control the schools of the city. Foremost in their minds is the maintenance of an adequate system of good quality at the least cost to taxpayers. This year the board has been studying the problem of new school buildings. Because of the recent increase of population in Neenah, the present high school building has become over- crowded and inadequate. The board is also considering plans for the vocational and grade schools. All students of Neenah High should be grateful to the Board for their line efforts in our behalf. Mr. Hedges, superintendent of the Neenah public schools, acts as chief executive officer of the board of education. As head of the board, he takes the lead in administering to the affairs of the schools. He prepares the proposed budget, presents it to the board and sees that it is carried out after it is approved. He directs and supervises the Work of all employees and nominates candidates for positions in the school, to be voted on by the board. The instruction, classification, and promotion of pupils is done under his general direction. Besides his duties as superintendent, Mr. Hedges is on the Library Board and the Board of Vocational and Adult Educa- tion. He is also a special deputy of the State Industrial Commis- sion and is chairman of the junior Red Cross in Neenah. For many years he has been the guiding light for Neenah's school system Which can attribute its success to the untiring efforts and the capable leadership of our superintendent, Mr. Hedges. Not only in Neenah but also throughout Wisconsin and the Middlewest, Mr. Hedges is recognized as an outstanding educational leader.

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11. Baaw 29 Rf.- . Z-WMM? ' X 4 . I fff Crea., ave-A by Kenneth Beger B. E. Milwaukee State Teachers College U. S. History Freshman Football Coach Lawrence Blume B. A. North Central College M. A. University of Minnesota Bookkeeping, Commercial Law, Business Administration Activity Office Treasurer Julia Brunswick B. E. Whitewater State Teachers College Shorthand I, Typing I, Business Training Adviser of Girls' Pep Club and Cheerleaders Anna Buchholtz B. E. Whitewater State Teachers College Shorthand II, Typing II, Office Practice Frances Cramsie B. E. Whitewater State Teachers College Typing I and II, English I Forensic Coach Edor Ellingson B. S. St. Olaf College Physics, Chemistry Adviser of the Science Hobbies Club Armin Gerhardt B. S. Stout Institute Woodwork, Drafting, Printing and General Shop Adviser of the Conservation Club John Gundlach B. S. and M. S. University of Wisconsin Sophomore and Senior Biology Adviser of the Biology Club, the Sophomore Class, the Movie Operators and B Squad Basketball Coach Page 10