Norman High School - Trail Yearbook (Norman, OK)

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tacuit? SCHOOL is judged by its faculty as well as by its student body. Consequently we have no fear as to how our school will be judged. Although we had one of the best faculties in the state last year wc believe we have one equal, if not su- perior. to it although only one member of that faculty is with us this year. Never nas Normal High School had a faculty that took so much interest in student activities and was so willing to aid us. Much of the progress we have made this year has been due to its efforts and many hitherto impossible things have been accomplished. Neither have our teachers been lacking in patriotism. They have been among the first to make the numerous campaigns of the winter. Two of them have joined the colors. As they have meant so much to us we feel that The Trail would be incomplete should wc fail to tell some- thing of each one. Mr. N. H. Edwards, superintendent of our city schools, has greatly improved the schools during the four years that he has been with us. He has successfully terrorized four classes of Freshics by his penetrating stare and never failing sarcasm. As the years roll by. how- ever. they discover that he is almost human. Mr. Meredith Robbins, our High School principal, and Music Director, has succeeded in teaching most of the students of Norman High School some songs besides Flow Gently Sweet Afton. Not content with this great achievement he is teaching them to find the Purl of Great Price. He has. however, one weakness which he cannot overcome—the habit of talking rapidly. It has been carefully estimated by the members of the Physics class that the sound waves issue forth from his vocal chords with a velocity which surpasses that of the latest aeroplanes and with a constancy that surpasses that of the latest perpetual-motion machines. , Miss Grace Marshall has done more than teach the fundamentals of Rhetoric. She has carried to a successful end many school functions. She has coached several plays and has done much for the Red Cross. Incidentally she has taught the Seniors the correct pro- nunciation of literature but. unfortunately, has not been so successful with nature. ..Mr. Guv 1 idoiv. has been Debating Coach and Philomathcan Sponsor and was instru- mental in putting out an excellent team. He is striving that his fame and theories may- be handed down to the coming generations through the medium of the future teachers of the state. Mr. Livingstone has worked industriously this year as is indicated by the noise that comes forth from the west end of the Annex. Miss Ruth Wickman has gained for herself the title of good sport by her willingness to enter into student activities. She is a good cook as is indicated by the odors that come forth from the east end of the Annex. Mr. Edward Davis has taken much interest in the students and has always been willing to help them. He also has one fault which is just contrary to that of Mr. Robbins—talking too slowly. The Physics students are at work on an accelerator for him. Mr. O. K. Garretson has particular charge of the midyear Freshmen. He is teaching them considerable slang in connection with Composition.. He is also known to have a quick temper. Miss Barbara Shlabach has made herself one of Norman's most popular teachers by her never failing good humor and sympathy. She was never known to be angry. Mr. Chester Bcaird obtained some of his education at N.H.S. and. consequently, is a good teacher. Much of his debating knowledge, for which he is famous, was also acquired here. Having been so recently a student himself, he can easily understand the students. Mr. J. E. Smith has taken a great interest in the Junior Class and aided them in their play and other activities. For some time in September it was supposed he was a new pupil. He favorite adage is. Never do today what you may do tomorrow. Miss Kate Barbour has been Y. W. C. A. sponsor and it is due to her influence that the Y. W. C. A. has accomplished so much. She has no regard for the last bell but keeps the hungry Sophs, far into the noon hour at times. Mr. W. O. Rorhwcll has caused a great dispute to arise in N.H.S. It is whether or not he is the laziest man in the world. The majority of the students believe he is and he even admits it. He is. however, speedy on the typewriter. Miss Nina Kcigcr is noted for her sweet disposition and fondness for Latin nouns. How- ever. it is rumored that a Black cloud hovers over her future (and present). Mr. Hugh McDermott was the producer of the great 1917 gridiron team. He was thoroughly in love with the game and was much admired by the boys. He is in the Army now. Mr. W. F. Funk was teacher of Biology and showed that he was familiar with all kinds of bugs. He is now in the service of the U. S. also. Mr. Bailey is instructor in Manual Training. He is a carpenter by experience and is also an expert draftsman. He is the architect of the Washington school which is now under construction. 1018 15

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