Norman High School - Trail Yearbook (Norman, OK)

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Ol)e Staff at Work Earl Bartholomew Editor-in-Chief Florence Monnet Associate Editor Arline Johnson...... Literary Editor Irene Ambrister..................... Humorous Editor Dorine Guthrie......................... Kodak Editor Raymond Saxon........................ Senior Editor Hattie Poyntz Moomau Senior Editor Elmer Wails................................ Athletic Editor William Howard.....................Easiness Manager Warren Hudgens Cartoonist IO I s 9

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Z5l) 2. 35oar6 of £6ucatiott Board of Education may, by the attitude it takes toward a school, luse it to grow and prosper or to fail. Realizing this fact the tizens of Norman have selected five worthy men to act as “fathers” r our schools. The present board was elected four years ago. It's work during the two years of its first term was so efficient that it was re-elected, without any changes, to serve a second term. The city of Norman is represented on this board by Professor Shannon, Mr. Reed, Mr. Foster, and Mr. Pendleton. The outlying district is represented by Mr. Shives. These men have labored under great difficulties while building up Nor- man's schools to their present efficient condition. They have met with many perplexing problems but have always shown themselves equal to any occasion. Two years ago the condition of the Jefferson school rendered it unfit for further use. The old structure was torn down and a modern building was constructed on the unit plan. It is a model of economy and efficiency and is second to none in the state as a public school. To accomodate the increasing size of the Manual Training and Domestic Science departments, an annex was constructed and now these departments are located in a spacious, well equipped building. In the early fall the Washington school was destroyed by fire. At the present time the board is contemplating the construction of a building similar to the Jefferson building. Not only has the board shown wisdom in the construction of buildings but also in the selection of teachers. There are now 36 men and women em- ployed as teachers in the Public Schools of Norman. In all its actions and deliberations the board has shown that it has the good of the schools at heart. It has wisely regulated student social activities so that students may enjoy social functions but not at the expense of their grades. The state laws concerning the smoking of cigarettes has been rigidly- enforced as has the law pertaining to fraternities and sororities. In accordance with the wishes of the government the board has institu- ted a week of six days to conserve fuel and to allow the students an oppor- tunity to work on the farms in the spring. It has required that students wear simple but yet servicable clothes. This has resulted in a great saving financially and has caused the growth of a spirit of democarcy among the student body. It has caused the students to realize the seriousness of the present conflict and has urged the school to help as much as possible in this great crisis. Through its efforts a War Thrift Savings Club has been formed. Members of the board have been present on various occasions and have de- livered addresses which were both entertaining and instructive. It has arranged for co-operation between the schools and churches of the city in giving credit for work done in the Bible schools. In behalf of the student body we extend our most sincere thanks to the Board of Education for what it has done in building and maintaining Norman's Public schools. ID 1 S