New Trier Township High School - Echoes Yearbook (Winnetka, IL)

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Summer leaves turn to gold, heralding the beginning of a new school year

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A Pioneer in New Trier Education IN MEMORY OF MR. WILLIAM PHELPS • The spring of 1938 marked the passing of Mr. Phelps, one of the most prominent men in the history of New Trier. Mr. Phelps served on the Board of Education for seventeen years. 1917 to 1934, during which time his keen interest in the school was felt by all organizations connected with New Trier. Much of his service on the Board of Education was in the capacity of chairman of the Student Com- mittee. While in this position Mr. Phelps was responsible for the forming of the Student Affairs Committee, which was one of the chief organizations of the Student Council. Mr. Phelps was also extremely interested in the physical development of the student body. To in- crease the facilities toward this end, he was the primary force behind the purchasing of the boys ' athletic field. Mr. Phelps was so engrossed in New Trier High School that he attended all school affairs of any nature. On the rare occasions when it was not pos- sible for him to attend, his absence could not help but be noted. Even after his retirement from the Board of Education, he continued to spend much of his time in and around the school. Three years prior to his death the athletic field was named in his honor, Phelps Field. This is but a small tribute to the man who devoted so much of his time to the well-being of the school. His kindly presence is greatly missed by all who knew him, and his many deeds will be long remembered. 8 Jhe C ck toei

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March of Events School Opens. The Rainbow Romp — First Tri-Ship. Emerson Football Game. Defeat at Waukegan. Victory at Morton, Proviso, and Highland Park. The Highland Fling, a Cheap Tri-Ship. Annual Fall Play — The Royal Family. Oak Park Game. Activities Ticket Campaign. Class Elections. FALL FEATURES 2. 1. Ex-trippers use steam train during North Shore strike. Emergency student police corps handles traffic. Temporary arrangement of corps becomes permanent. Victorious game 20-0. Three N.T all suburban. Senior nomnicr.: My! 7. Northshore Schoolgirl Team try-outs. 8. Hail Alma Mater — cM suaS 9. Freshmen get a tas, crosse. 5. 6. FALL, AND THE BEGINNING