Norman High School - Trail Yearbook (Norman, OK)

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Jatr mb Ahmtr lUutrii Bv Carl Haskett 1 1 lhind every successful school you arc bound 1 to find an energetic school board. It has been ( —J the tradition of Norman schools to have a l oard that is genuinely interested in the youth of the community. The first school board connected with Norman High School consisted of Mr. J. L. Edwards. Mr. W. T. Leach, and Mr. S. A. Ambrister. Since that time some member of the Ambrister family has been connected with the Norman schools until the present school year. The present school hoard is ablv qualified to live up to the tradition of service. Mr. Key Boyd, presi- dent. is an old-timer in Oklahoma. He was bom in Dardenellc. Kansas, moving to Norman in 1893. He has been very active in Norman's public affairs, with- out thought of remuneration. Mr. E. F. McComb was born in Cleveland County and received all of his schooling in Norman, attend- ing Washington and Jefferson schools. He has been connected with Clark Cleaners since 1923. except for two years when he served as county treasurer. Mr. Neil Johnson was born at Pond Creek Ranch just twelve miles from Norman. He attended grade and high schools in Norman where he was a star player on the football and basketball teams. He also ttended the University of Oklahoma, receiving B.A. nd LL.B. degrees. He was a captain in the army dur- ing Work! War I. after which he entered the ranch- ing and farming business. Mr. Joe Staedelin. born at Orleans. Nebraska. c mc to Medford. Oklahoma, in 1910. He attended Medford High School, where he played baseball and was captain of the basketball team for three years. Mr. L. C. Lindsay was born near Gainesville. Texas, where he receiver! his early education. He came to Norman in 1901. starting in the harness business and working Ix'hind a fountain. He be- came connected with the Norman Steam Laundry in 1919. Mr. Lindsay, a member of the Rotary Club, has been on the school board for almost twenty years. These, with Mrs. Mary Jo Spradlin, clerk of the board, comprise our efficient and progressive Board of Education. Lower left: Mr. E. F. McComb. Mr. Neil R. Johnson. Lower right: Mr. E. F. McComb, Mrs. Mory Jo Sprodlin, Mr L C. Lindsay. Mr. Key Boyd. Mr. R. C. Drogoo.

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EAST SIDE SCHOOL—1895 low Uao lit aimt? » t 1 1 ORMAN High School has seen many moons since the old days (some fifty years M aS°) when it was popularly known as The hast Side School. The first graduat- mg class, comprised of two girls, Alande Wingate and llice lint tain, received diplomas in 1898. Mr. Nahum Butcher was the principal. High school classes were held on the second floor of the Hast Side School, located where Jefferson School now stands. The curriculum was about the same as ours of today, with more emphasis on l atin and languages. The commencement exercises, held at the First Methodist church, were an auspicious occasion. The two graduates furnished the program of music and orations. The young ladies were dressed in traditional white, with large white hats with ostrich plumes. Norman High School is going into its second half century and the high standards and driving spirit found in our charming predecessors have become a definite part of our heritage. May the years to come find our alma mater riding the crest as she has always done. Past, present, and future—hail to Norman High School! OVAL PICTURE—Mi» Maude Wmgotc i now Mrs. J. B Dudley of Oklohomo City!. A sweet girl groduote of 1898. GROUP PICTURE—(Lower rigrt»: Miss Alice Brittoin (now Mrs. Alice Evons of Son Antonio, Tcxos' She wos the other holt of the first aroduoting closs of Normon High School in 1898 She is pictured here with o group of friends. We thought the costumes so chorming thot we decided to print the whole group.

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MR. R. C. DRAGOO, Superintendent §uj.u'r SutpmutiuuVut J returning to the Norman School system, Mr. R. C. Dragoo staged a homecoming, since his first teaching years were in and around Norman. After receiving his early schooling. Mr. Dragoo at- tended Oklahoma City university, where he earned a degree in mathematics. Later he contributed his teaching ability to the welfare of that institution. While in college, Mr. Dragoo was awarded a membership in the Phi Beta Kappa honor society for his scholarship. A married man, he directed his main interests to his family. Mr. Dragoo has taught in several schools through- out the state and more recently served as assistant professor in the mathematics department at the Uni- versity of Oklahoma. He made his name as an educator many years ago here in Norman High, and the students of this year follow suit in respecting his ability. He has been very thorough in the planning of curricular activi- ties and set the stage for a pleasant school year. In Mr. Dragoo and Mr. Ewbank we have an unbeatable combination, for they arc not only gentle- men. but also good guys! [«]