Ottawa High School - Recorder Yearbook (Ottawa, KS)

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Both A. F. Senter, superintendent of schools, with his fine and thorough supervision of the Ottawa public school system, and R. E. Gowans, principal of O. H. S., have a remarkable influence on Ottawa High School. Mr. Senter has been at the head of the Ottawa school system for thirteen years. During this time, SUPERINTENDENT AND PRINCIPAL T' SUPT. A. F. SEHER P IN.-3. GOWANS , rf f ' ' ' p la ' -ti' stiff ff' ,. .jf he has succeeded in building it up to its present high rank. He has secured the respect and friend- ship of all the students, faculty, and parents by his strong personality and friendly and interested attitude toward all. R. E. Gowans came to O. H. S. in 1900, and has completed his twenty-ninth suc- cessful year as its head. Throughout the twenty-one years he has labored earnestly to build up the high school and it ranks high today. He has always en- couraged high moral as Well as high scholastic standards among the student body. Being versatile, Mr. Gowans has taken up active interest in ath- letics, music, and up to this last year, has taught an American History class, besides managing the entire school curriculum. He is admired and loved by the students who consider him their true friend and counselor. His fine character and forcefulness is bound to leave a life-long impression on the students and inspire them to do their best ever after graduation. The position he occupies in the community is also one of note and respect. i, Page Ten