Norman High School - Trail Yearbook (Norman, OK)

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The Faculty To our Faculty we owe much. For it is they who are responsible for our knowledge of things pertaining to life both in the past and the present, for many of our acts, and it rests with them to a great extent, whether when we have graduated from High School we are capable of directing our lives in the paths that lead to success or failure. We are fortunate indeed in having a faculty every member of which strives to assist in making us real men and women; therefore we will in a few lines attempt to acquaint you with each. Mr. Robbins is Superintendent of the Norman City Schools. This is his second year with us. and we arc liking him better all the time, also hoping that we will have him with us again next year. He has taught his classes successfully, but here is a funny little thing. (his favorite phrase) although it was very hard for his pupils to catch just exactly what he said, because he talked so rapidly. To him may be attributed many of the successful issues because of his thoughtful planning. Mr. Edwards (Superintendent on leave of absence) is doing reconstruction work for the government. He has been connected with the schools of Norman for five years and has proved himself competent for his position. It is our hope that he will be in Norman High again next year. Mr. Shultz is our Principal. This is his first year in Norman High. He teaches Physics and makes it very interesting to his pupils, so that all taking that subject like it. He has aroused lots of “pep” among the students, and is a jolly good fellow. Although he is feeble, we saw him nearly fall down the stairs one day as he was taking three steps at a lick endeavoring to get to his class room before the tardy bell rang. Now comes Miss Keiger, our Latin teacher true, but when a class fails to get its lesson she sure gets blue. She has light hair and gray eyes, and greets every one with a smile. This is her second year with us and we sincerely hope that it will not be her last. Miss Foster, the Captain’s Lady. is new with us this year and although very quiet, she is one of our most popular instructors. She teaches History and has made it a very interesting subject for the boys.” Mrs. Johnson is very popular in our particular section of the country.” She is very sympathetic and agreeable with all. She presides at the “crank which turns our teachers, also she is sponsor of the girls' Forensic club. Miss Marshall, our F.nglish teacher, who faithfully works from morning till night, endeavoring to do all that is right, is sponsor of the Philomathcan Literary Society. She is a good worker for any good cause. This is her second year with us. Miss Butler is a graduate of N. H. S. and consequently she is a good teacher. She teaches Biology and knows all about bugs. She is sponsor for the Sophomore class. Mr. Vetter is coach of Athletics and instructor. He is a good fellow, always pleasant, never gets mad. only over “little things. He teaches the student body all the popular songs and is fond of good times. This is Mrs. Hobson’s first year with us. But she is very easy to get acquainted with. She is very free to give just mere suggestions, not written laws.” She is sponsor of the Y. W. C. A., “and so much for that.” Mrs. Fitzpatrick is a graduate of the class of '12 from N. H. S., another good teacher. She is sponsor for the Freshman Class and she is guiding them in the straight and narrow way. Miss Harlow is sponsor for the Glee Club, and every one enjoys her singing. In class work she is equally interesting. She teaches History and F.nglish. Miss Steckel, our Spanish and French teacher, has gained great popularity. She is noted for her never failing humor, sympathy and firmness. She has organized the best Orchestra Norman High has had for years. Mrs. Dillard, our Domestic Science teacher, is sponsor for the Junior Class. She is always pleasant and jolly and is a good cook, but pshaw, there is no chance. Mr. Watson occupies the west part of the annex. Sometimes we almost forget him, but we saw him in chapel the other day. He is a very efficient instructor in Manual Training. Miss Barbour has been a teacher in Norman High School for many years. during which time she has always taught her classes very successfully. As Senior class Sponsor she has done much in making a success of all senior activities. She is assistant principal.