Peoria High School - Crest Yearbook (Peoria, IL)

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. . mm, : ,......, . .... . rw... -,.......:':. . .Rh ..-',,,.,,,.,,',: 7:52 : .-eliiiiiiiiil .:'.ZI: ' .. FEE '..:': ZZ Z ' .- - I' 'I' . . ' .I.. ' 5 ' '. ' '. :::.. ' .: .:::::::::::::.:'. -.: . -- ......... :. .. .. ,.... .... .. . . ... . . , .. . . Miss ELEANOR B. WATSON Dean of Girls Mr. Murphy has been looking after the boys in Peoria High School for a number of years, and it seems that every year he does his part better. We all love Mr. Murphy for his sense of humor and cheery Way, and admire him for the im- partiality with which he does his Work. He is a splendid Dean, and We hope We shall have him many years more. Twelve Miss Watson assumed her duties as Dean of Girls this year. She has shown great interest in the activities of all the students, and has endeared herself to the girls, whom she is always Willing to help. We fully appreciate Miss Watson's Work and hope she Will continue this position, for she has an indescribable quality that makes her indispensable to everyone. MR. SANFORD MURPHY Dean of Boys