Salem High School - Quaker Yearbook (Salem, OH)

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SUPERIN TEN DENT Six years ago, the name of Earl S. Kerr was a new one on the lips of some 2,500 Salem public school students. He had entered the superintendency unheralded and unknown to the pupils but recognized by those officials who ap- pointed him as one person who could ably superintend the Salem schools. But since that day in the late summer of '31 when Mr. Kerr took up the reins to guide efficiently the Salem school system, those same students, who did not know their super- intendent, have grown to like and to admire him. He is not a person they can leave behind in the classroom and the associations therein. He is too active in their community life for that. Too, he is known throughout the state for his edu- cational activities and is continually being honored by some new presidency or chairmanship. However active in other cities or in the advancement of education, the one chief interest of Superintendent Kerr now is the development of Salem schools. It is here that because of actual contact he is becoming better liked and admired. Those of us who have known him for the six years find behind the executive mask, a pair of twinkling brown eyes, two ears eager to listen, and a pleasing voice ready to give advice when it is wanted. Earl S. Kerr Page 9

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BOARD OF EDUCATION Left to right I Q. Dziwsan, .lumes H Wilson, Ulydo ll. Reich, I-'. l', Mul- I l onntz, .lnal H. Slmarp, IG. S. liwrr, l It is an interesting and significant fact that the indi- viduals most responsible for the welfare of the Salem High School and its activities are the individuals least known to the students of that school. For, although the faculty, the principal, and the superintendent are familiar figures in the life of the eight hundred, there is an indispensable group known as the Board of Education that remains shrouded in mystery as far as the students are concerned. Because most of their work is carried on quietly and efficiently, away from the actual scenes of daily education, and because Mr. Kerr usually acts as the intermediary be- tween the board and the student body, there is little chance for contact. It is indeed unfortunate that the boys and girls who owe so much to the zeal and energy of the Board of Education have so little opportunity to become acquainted with them. If the students of Salem High School were to meet their scholastic guardians, they would find them men of unusual interest and merit. They are all prominent, public- spirited citizens who take keen interest in the affairs of the day, especially those pertaining to education. Without a Board of Education, the students of Salem High School would be lostg with such a fine board they are immeasurably fortunate. Page 8

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PRINCIPAL OF S. H. S. 'Q Harold M. Williams It was just ten years ago last fall that a very enthusi- astic and personable young man, fresh from college, joined the faculty of Salem Highschool as social science instructor and faculty manager of athletics. The young man was Harold M. Williamsg the date was 1927. Now it is 1937 and he has since added the distinguished title of princi- pal to his name. What is the story of this man and his success? Mr. Williams was born and reared in the central part of Ohio. He graduated from Ohio Wesleyan and has since taken post graduate work at Ohio State and Columbia uni- versities. In 1933 he was appointed principal of Salem Junior High. During these years in the high school and the junior high, he became well acquainted with the Salem schools and their traditions. Thus it was with great pleasure and gratification that the people of Salem and the students of Salem High learned that Harold Williams had been chosen to fill the office left vacant by the former principal, Wilbur J. Springer. In the brief period which he has been principal of Salem High school, Mr. Williams has endeared himself to the students and faculty. He has, indeed, proved himself qualiiied to carry on as principal of any high school, but especially, Salem High school. We sincerely wish him good luck in continuing his career. Page IO