Provo High School - Provost Yearbook (Provo, UT)

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THE BOARD OF EDUCATION consisted of the superintendent, the school clerk, and representatives elected by the people. They met once very month and discussed such problems as student population and school facilities. DR. J. C. MOFFITT was the superintendent of the Provo City School District. He was well-qualified for this position and was recognized for his progressive ideas. His talents of leadership were shown by his cooperative, enthusiastic, and helpful attitude toward board members and faculty alike. His duties were many and varied and included a monthly meeting with the Board of Education. Dr. Moffitt also worked closely with the faculty of Provo High School in determining extra-curricular activities as well as the curricular schedule. His paramount objective was to make our schools better. H. J. BOYACK, assistant superintendent in charge of business affairs, dispersed the annual budget for Provo’s schools. He worked with Provo High School in buying their supplies and equipment, and issuing the monthly payroll. SHERMAN W. WING served as administrative assistant to Superintendent Moffitt. He was in charge of secondary education and helped with the selection of all the district’s employees. Superintendent J. C. Moffitt works hard to make every year at Provo High School successful. The task of being the superintendent of a school district is not easy, but Mr. Moffitt fulfilled this position very well. City Votes Three to One for Bond Issue Sherman Wing took charge of the secondary schools in Provo School District. If. J Boyack handled business affairs of the Board of Education. Both men help see that the district functions properly. PROVO CITY LIBRARY -11- lrs. Merl Dean supervises the Provo school-lunch program. Justin Winkler serves as the superintendent of buildings and grounds. Kenneth Weight Sr., is the director of pupil personnel.

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NewConstruction Proposals MayAlter PHS J HL BOARD: Merrill Christopherson, Shirley Paxman, C. E. Harding, . E. Smith, K. T. Powell, Lamar Empey. AS THE ONLY public high school in Provo School District, PHS was unique. It was a “melting pot” for students from three junior high schools, which in turn combined the graduates of eight elementary schools. As a result, it was affected both directly and indirectly by the administration of Provo School District. With offices in the old Provo High building facing Fourth Y est and First South, the superintendent, his assistants, the clerks, and the Board of Education devoted their best efforts to improving Provo’s schools. One of their most important accomplishments was the passage of a school bond issue allocating more money to the district, which assured the construction of a new elementary school and an addition to Provo High. CLOSER 10 PHS SI I DENIS were the administrators of PHS. 1 hey dwelt in a building within a building, the sound-proofed office area, where they were protected from human traffic jams, class-change sirens, candy machines, and other hazards of high school student life. Even here, though, such things as the knee-knocking, swinging counter door, telephones, and the rickety ladder in the safe kept life interesting. The administration’s real interest, however, was the monumental task of efficiently operating Provo High. Outnumbered three hundred to one by students, these mental giants undertook the task with a will. When the smoke cleared, it was found that they had sparked a broader, brighter Spectrum of Provo High.

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No one is as proud of Provo High’s trophies as Principal Trcgeagle. A gradual.; of PHS in 1923 and the principal of it for seventeen years, he has seen the numerous hard-fought battles that account for the well-filled showcases. At the Awards Assembly Mr. Trcgeagle recounts the events and contests that have contributed to another successful year for Provo High. Mr. Weight, one of the more prominent figures on the Provo High campus, discharges many services in his role as assistant principal. One of these services is announcing events and instructions over the public address system daily to the student body. This reminds the students of coming activities. Principal Tregeagle and Vice-Principal Weight often find it necessary to meet and discuss school business. Their efforts make PHS a school which the students can be proud to attend. Admininistrators PROBABLY THE MOST vital, demanding position in the organization of a high school is that of the principal. He must possess the many qualities which characterize a good leader. Principal D. V. Tregeagle served Provo High School in a most capable way. He graduated from P.H.S. in 1923 and later taught here. This experience certainly gave him an insight into the problems he faced during the year. Even with his busy schedule, Principal Tregeagle didn’t fail to make friends among the students he encountered each day throughout the school. He further showed his interest in the students by attending assemblies, games, plays and concerts. KENNETH WEIGHT OCCUPIED the number two position in our school faculty. His days were filled with the many tasks that a large school such as Provo High demanded. He helped co-ordinate extra-curricular activities that made our school life more pleasant. Mr. Weight supervised the Board of Control and Legislative Council, gave announcements over the public address system, and published the weekly calendar. —12—