Salem High School - Quaker Yearbook (Salem, OH)

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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

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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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DEAN OF GIRLS The alert lady behind the desk looked up inquiringly, pen poised, as the reporter entered. Suddenly her preoccu- pation vanished and she smiled. Oh, yes, the interview, she murmured briskly. In June the class of 1937 goes out into the world's daily round of life to add still more knowledge and experi- ence to that which it has been accumulating. She mused in silence for a moment, green pen-cap pressed against her chin. What of its future? Well, it is said that the keynote of success in life is in the measure of one's service to humanity. Everywhere, every day, we hear the term 'servicef But more important, back of service lies character, that indelinable something which is the deter- mining factor in material success and intiuence. If we call to mind those who have won loyalty and af- fection Cand she is one of themj, we find it is not because of wealth, or reputation, or success, but character. To beget trust and respect is to beget influence. Since it is character, basically, that gives one influence, he who wins the confidence of others finds spread before him an ever-widening field for service, and through service comes happiness. She twisted a small green ring, meditatively, and glanced apologetically at the line of girls awaiting her counsel. My sincerest wishes to the class of '37. M. Maude Hart. Page 11