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I know the 1H55 Watchtower will bring you many pleasant memories. It is hoped that your high school days have been hap¬ py and profitable, and that the tools which you have acquired will help you in the future. I trust you can look back on your high school days and say, “My school has helped me in many ways.” I am proud of you as a student body, of our faculty, and of the record of Rock Island high school. Charles 0. Austin, Jr. Principal Charles O. Austin, Jr. Principal of Rock Island Senior High School In typical poses Mr. Austin is seen relaying morning announcements to the student body over the public address and making a telephone call. Principal 19
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Earl II. Ilanson, superintendent of schools, discusses a report with the Board of Education. Seated around the table are C. W. Motz, Arthur J. Ilause, Virgil R. Helms, secretary, Junius 1 Califf, president, William C. Bell, and James II. Adamson. You May Not See Us Often It’s True But We’re In Back Of All You Do The members of the Hock Island Board of Education give generously of their time and effort in order that the students of the public school system may receive tin best possible educational opportunities. Approving appointments of new teachers, maintaining buildings, purchasing new equip¬ ment, ordering textbooks, determining the sal¬ aries of public school employees, and handling financial problems are all part of the duties of the board as the members constantly strive to improve and modernize the Rock Island public schools. The Board of Education sees that all students in the Rock Island system get the best guidance and training that it is possible to provide. 18 Board of Fducation
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For the 4 past 26 years. Miss Florence J. Liebbe has given unselfishly of her time and effort to the students of Rock Island high school. Since 1951 she has served as dean of students, making high school life more pleasant, and aiding students in planning for the future. Her many duties include welfare work and sophomore orien¬ tation classes. Miss Florence J. Liebbe Dean of Students, Girls’ Counselor As Deans We re Known to Everyone, We Help ’Til Your Diploma’s Won Herbert L. Wagner has been at Hock Island high school for 11 years, serv¬ ing first as physical education instruc¬ tor and assistant coach. Since then he has held several coaching positions. He took the office of boys’ counselor in 1951. In this capacity he promotes better student-faculty relations and guides in future planning. Herbert L. Wagner Hoys’ Counselor
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