Palmer High School - Terror Trail Yearbook (Colorado Springs, CO)

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Executives Are Instrumental in Expanding Program Superintendent of District 11 Schools X Dr. Roy Wasson 5, . . M H,-if As superintendent of schools in Colo- rado Springs since 1942, Dr. Roy Wasson has seen many changes in the educational system of the schools in Col- orado Springs. The total number of schools has grown from fifteen to twenty- six, and the total number of students en- rolled has skyrocketed from 7,302 to nearly 18,000 during the administration of Dr. Wasson. Dr. Wasson received his AB. degree from Cornell University, his MA. degree from Columbia University, and his Ph.D. from Colorado State College of Educa- tion. Because of the large part Dr. Wasson has played in the advancement of the educational system of Colorado Springs, the new Roy Wasson High School has been named in his honor. Principal of New Wasson High School Since coming to C.S.H.S. in 1929, Mr. W. H. Preston has held many important positions, including teacher of business education, athletic coach, guidance coun- selor, business manager, assistant princi- pal, and principal. The oflice of principal has been his assignment since 1953. Mr. Preston received his A.B. degree from Colorado State College of Educa- tion and his lVl.A. degree from Colorado College. Colorado Springs High School attrib- utes part of its success in education to the able leadership of the former educa- tors and their policies which have con- tinued with the administration of Mr. Preston. if . .VT l Jllfl ll. L .-..- .,. Mr. W. H. Preston Y-V x 'll Opening

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Dedication Dedicated Administrators --gp...-..-, , ' W - Y 'sf f-Y Dr Roy Wasson, Mr. Maurice G. Baker, Mr. Eugene McCleary, Mr. A. C. Erickson, Dr. I. W. Lewis, Mr. T. Doherty, Mr. Wilbur S Marshall Mr. F. Garnet Monck. Throughout the school year the school board meets regularly to solve any educational problems that may arise during the course of the year. These problems may include making decisions about the building and lo- cation of new schools, and arranging for funds for educational purposes. A great deal of time and eifort was spent furthering the educational program in District 11. Elections for membership on the school board are held every four years. Now serv- ing on the board of education are Mr. Maurice 4 Opening G. Baker, realtor: Mr. A. C. Erickson, sec- retary of the board: Dr. I. W. Lewis, radiolo- gist: Mr. Wilbur S. Marshall, insuror: Mr. Eu ene McCleary, manager of Motor Parts ang president of the board: and Mr. F. Garnet Monck, banker. Also pictured are Mr. Thomas Doherty, assistant superintendent of schools and Dr. Roy Wasson, superintendent of schools. This book is respectfully dedicated to the administrators of School District ll.

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:sion Through the Years Built in 1890 to replace the former high school building, this towering stone school served high school students of Colorado Springs for fifty years until the present building was opened in 1940. This stone schoolhouse served students for half a century. By the end of the 1930's it was evident that a new building was necessary in order to meet the need for expanded educational facilities. Construction was started on the present high school, one of the Hnest in the state, in 1939 and on May 26, 1940, it was opened for the first time. 6 Opening , VA tv' , - 4 Through these doors pass tomorrow's leaders.