Perry High School - Eclipse Yearbook (Perry, IA)

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High School Principal N . CJ. H. Beem High school principal-came to Perry in I935--taught eleven years at Eagle Grove, la.-served there five years as classroom teacher and later as principal for six years- receivecl his high school training at Pleasantville, la.-graduated from Drake University where he receivd his B. A- degree in l924-obtained lVl. A. degree at University of lowa in l93l-taught mathematics, speech, debate in high school and junior college at Eagle Grove-major subject for A. B. degree was mathematics with minor work in physics, chemistry and astronomy-major subjects for lVI. A. degree were speech and education. WW

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Superintendent of Schools I, S. Vanderlinden Superintendent of Schools-came to Perry in l935-has been in school work for sixteen years-before coming to Perry he served as superintendent of schools at Independence, la. for four years-also served as classroom instructor, assistant principal and principal at Ames, la. high school for seven years-other school positions have included one year at Livermore, la. as teacher and coach: one year at CrestonQ la. as teacher and coachg and Duncombe, la. as superintendent of schools for one year-receiv- ed his high school training at lVlurray, la. where he was born and raised on a farm- attended Central College but in his sophomore year joined the army where he served for one year during the World War-went to University of lowa where he received his B. A. degree in l92l--obtained lVl. A. degree at University of lowa in l929-his major subject for both degrees was Economics- also attended summer school at University of lowa in l930 and l93l-has also studied considerable law--while serving as a teacher he taught Mathematics, Science, Economics, Commercial Law and coached Debate and Athletics-

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,O , Lyle D, Anderson Teaches General Science and Biology: also assistant coach and Intramural Sports Director-received B. S. dc- gree at Penn College - also attended University of Iowa - has taught at Manlius, Ill.. Riverton, XVyo.3 Clarinda and Bedford, Iowa-second year of teaching here. 1 fl ll , JI! v ,J l ustin Faculty Members ME- ' Eleanor Blanchard Teaches Latin and English -obtained B. A .degree at Iowa State Teachers College- also attended University of Iowa and University of Col- orado-has taught in Madrid, Iowag rural schools in Boone Countyg and West Liberty, Iowa-two and one half years in Perry. If I Teaches girls, Physical Ed- Y ucation and Hygien --receiv- I , 5 . ed B. A. Degree at Coe Col- ' i 'f ' lege also attended University. 0 of Minnesota-has taught in L I I Bremer, Cleveland, VVashing- ,i , Y mn, Page, Phillips, and Ram- ,- ig lr sey schools in Minneapolis, F - Minn.-first year in Perry. ii I . X i n , A Ethel Cain Teaches mathematics -- re- ceived B. A. degree at Cornell College and M. S. degree at University of Iowa-formerly taught at Marion, Iowa-fifth year in Perry. Evelyn Covault Teaches Social Science-also Vlrgmla Cunningham Home Room Program Direc- Teaches Art-obtained B. A. tor-received R. S. degree at degree at University of Iowa- Iowa State College-also at- has taught in Perry eleven tended Syracuse University - years. first year of teaching. George Critchett Athletic Director, lnstruc- tor in American Government and Psychology-received B. A. degree at Grinnell College -also attended University of 'Southern California and Northwfestern Univ e rs P1 t W coaching school - has taught at Indianola and Denison, Iowa - second year in Perry. Avis Fenton Shorthand and Typing in- structor-received B. A. de- gree at University of Iowa- has taught at Dallas and Vin- ton, Iowa--seventh year in Perry.