Rock Island High School - Watchtower Yearbook (Rock Island, IL)

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High school is not only an experience but a training for life. Much of this training could be obtained on your own. However, high school gives you time and the community pro¬ vides you with excellent instruction to prepare oil according to their abilities. Take advan¬ tage of these offerings and make your high school years profitable. CHARLES O. AUSTIN, Jr. Principal You have now completed another step in your preparation for life. Whether you con¬ tinue your formal education, go into a chosen field of endeavor, or enter the service of your country, certain things will be expected of you. Among these are that you think clearly; that you live a clean life; and that you uphold sound principles. We hope that your years here have contributed toward this preparation. Our best wishes go with you. HERBERT L. WAGNER Boys ' Counselor 7 CHARLES 0. AUSTIN, JR. A philosopher once said, Make no little plans; they have no magic to stir men ' s minds. Your parents, teachers, and community have had no little plans for you. Their hopes and your efforts have brought you through more than twelve years of work and service in school and out. Ahead lies a challenging world with momentous decisions yet to be made, opportunities for service yet undreamed. Make big plans for your contributions to the life of your times. Sincerely yours, FLORENCE J. LIEBBE Dean of Students HERBERT L. WAGNER

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directors Standing: Dr. C. W. Motz, Mr. W. W. Bailey, Assistant Superintendent of Schools, Mr Arthur J. House, Mr. James H. Adamson, Mr. Junius P. Coliff, President of the Board, Mr. Earl H. Hanson, Superintendent of Schools, Mr. Carl F. Bauer. Absent from Picture: Mr. John H, Ahl, Business Office Assistant. Serving as the vital link between the public schools and the citizens of Rock Island, the Board of Education has spent another year in important service to the community. The members are selected at large for three- year terms at a special board election in April j EARL H. HANSON Superintendent of Schools each year, and serve without remuneration. They are elected in ones and twos for con¬ tinuity. These men have the job of analyzing the school budget for each year, approving in¬ structors and other personnel recommended by the superintendent, and approving new textbooks and other special purchases made during the year. Additions and improvements to school property, such as the new locker room at the high school, also require board approval. The board selects a superintendent of schools and two assistant superintendents. These three take care of the executive details and actual maintenance of the schools. They also conduct much routine school business. In order to carry out its duties, the board meets once a month, when it deals with all necessary problems. Because of their desire to have Rock Island students well prepared for future responsibili¬ ties as good citizens, the board members have unselfishly devoted much time, effort, and careful thought to provide the best possible educational program and to make available the best facilities for the training of all stu¬ dents. 6

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faculty English ESCA G. RODGER FLORENCE MORRISON FRANCIS EVERS CAROLU L. SCHUTZ Journalism English English English English CAROLYN PIERSON MARGARET WINBIGLER MEDIA HANKINS SARAH C. LARAWAY English English English English Spanish 8