Neoga High School - Tomahawk Yearbook (Neoga, IL)

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TOMAHAWK BOARD OF EDUCATION Our Board of Education is the group of men who set the policies of our school. To do this these men give their time freely in leaming the answers to numerous problems which must be solved if the schools are to function. They must have an understanding of the pur- pose, philosophy, and functions of the public schools 3 the methods and materials of modem education, the basic laws which govern the activi- ties of the school board, and an understanding of the economics of the school system. SEATED Qleft to righry: At the same time these men must take the com- munity pressure which is applied and at all times act in accordance with their best judgment. To all this they must have an open and inquiring mind, attempt to do that which is for the good of all children, and keep their minds free from bias or prejudice. We say thank you to our Board of Education for the fine work during the past year and for the new program to be put into operation in the near future. Glenn Albin, Carl Wilson, Robert Woolery. STANDING fleft to iighrp: Charles Marshall, Nathan Stewart, Clayton Doll, Rex Hasketr. STUDENT COUNCIL A new organization which was added to our school activities this year was the Student Coun- cil. The organization was in its infancy, so had to feel its way along this past year. The purpose of the Student Council is for more student government and for the fostering of a more democratic atmosphere in carrying on the program of the school. Mr. Curl and Mr. Voris served as advisors for this group during the past year. SEATED fleft to rightj: Mr. Voris, Betty Bar- rett, Bob Swengel, Lylah Schutte, Larry Green, Marilyn Lawrence, Mr. Curl. STANDING: Bob Wilson, Gary Freeland, Betty Kritz, Rex Lindley, Phyllis Oakley, jim Law- son, Bill Wilson. I

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T-O'MAl-IAWK FACILITIES In the 1951 Tomahawk two complete pages were used to show the need for better physical fa- cilities in our school. These pictures and written facts were so honestly and accurately presented that the voters of the community ,tiirculated a petition during April of 1952, requesting, the Board of Education of our unit to hold an elec- tion which would call for remodeling thelpresent plant and for adding .a new physiaal j education building. On Saturday, May 24, 1952, this propo- sition along with a request for the inoney to pay for such work was voted on by the voters-sand was passed. The proposed plans call for a complete voca- tional agricultural department in the present physical education roomg a cafeteria and music department over the farm shop. The cafeteria room will be used as a commu- nity room, a study hall, and as a general assembly TOOIIL A new physical education building will be built to the east of the present building. By using roll- away bleachers this room may be so divided as to conduct two classes at the same time, thus provid- ing opportunity for all to meet this requirement. By the building of these additions, more class- rooms will be made available to take care of pres- ent crowded rooms and will take care of the expected growth in school population during the years ahead. I These improvements will enable our school to provide the educational opportunities which our present and' future standard of living require. We, the Class of '52, are proud of the progress that has been rnade during the past year toward making ours a better school. We wish to com- mend all who helped make this project possible. We are glad that 'we, too, were able to have a small part in helping to meet the needs of our school through a new building program.