Peoria High School - Crest Yearbook (Peoria, IL)

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Dr. Mark W. Bills Superintendent of Schools MEMBERS OF THE Board of Education, front row: Elizabeth Cleaver, Robert A. Ian-iieson, Presidentg Virginia Newell, back row: Epsey C. Williamson: Frederick M. Bourland, Iackson P. Newlin. Page 32 N Capable Administrators As Superintendent of Peoria Public Schools, Dr. Mark W. Bills strived continually to improve the school sys' tem and to raise the standards of the teaching staff. His past record and administrative experience made him de- pendable in this job. Twice a month the elected members of the Board of Education met to wrestle with the problems of educa- tional philosophy, personnel, salaries, budgets, and building programs. Under the leadership of their presi- dent, Mr. Robert lamieson, the Board deserved much credit for the improvements at Peoria High. As a result of their decisions, the students now boast of their own gymnasium, foyer, and the many other new facilities which added to the school pride felt by the faculty and students alike. Serving without pay, the members of the Board were elected by voters of the community. They played such an important part in the lives of the students and teach- ers that the Board of Education was considered a defi- nite asset to our community. ls L

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Z Q W asf. J I ., , .,.. I i V, , ' ' ,r ' st, if - Teachers were the windows to learning. They opened the students' eyes to current events, literature of many countries, science, mathematics, and history. The teach- ers devoted much of their time to the students in classes and organizations. They sponsored all .the students' school activities. Teachers, too, had memories of school days-the piles of papers to grade, puns on their favor- e objetcives, recommendations to write, and seeing stu- ents come and go. ' A

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Strive to Meet Goals Highly respected by the teachers and students oi Peoria High was their principal, Mr. Max W. Mills. Dedi- cated to the task oi achieving high goals in scholarship and sportsmanship, he was deeply interested in every student and all the activities oi Peoria High. Displaying his enthusiasm by attending nearly every athletic func- tion, Mr. Mills could be proud ot the good sportsmanship and school spirit oi his school. Sincere and hard-work- ing, his eiiorts to maintain high standards at Peoria High have resulted in many new enriched programs. Working to improve the spirit and accomplishments oi the students was Assistant Principal Harvey L. Tuc- ker. ln addition to assisting Mr. Mills with the adminis- trative duties oi the school, such as organizing the year- ly budget, Mr. Tucker developed student respect ior au- thority and student acceptance oi responsibility. As Dean oi Girls, Miss Florence Poshard advised the girls in the many problems continuously confronting them. With understanding and wisdom, she gave her personal assistance to those who needed it. Firm in her beliefs, she counseled the girls wisely. Max W. Mills Principal Harvey L. Tucker Florence Poshard Assistant Principal e ' Dean oi Girls