Peoria High School - Crest Yearbook (Peoria, IL)

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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

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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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Secretary to the Principal Without this capable staff, the office of Peoria High could not have operated efficiently. Putting in many full days of Work, the five member team strived toward bet- ter organization and handling of school business and affairs. Mrs. Fisher proved indispensable as secretary to Mr. Mills. She took care of all of his secretarial work and college forms from the seniors. Handling the distribution of books and the collection of money for them was the job of Miss Zeigler, the treas- urer. Responsible for the daily bulletin and the lockers Mrs. Briggerman worked hard getting the notices for the bul- letin in on time and making sure there was one person to a locker. Mrs. Kirkhus, the attendance clerk, occupied the outer office and was the friendly voice that answered many of the calls to PHS. Keeping the records straight was quite a task for Mrs. Behrens, who had to make sure that every record was correct. Mr. Stanger and his assistant, Mrs. Bill, supervised the library. Together they tried to keep the library in order and purchase new books. Centrcr1's Busy Office Mrs. Bill and Mr. Stcmqer Librarians Page 34