Salem High School - Quaker Yearbook (Salem, OH)

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f, ,wi ls, Beman G. Ludwig Principal Allow me to introduce Beman G. Ludwig, faculty head at Salem High School, who can boast proudly of his Work as princi- pal since 1941. Before affording the job he now holds, he carried the same position at the Junior High School for five years. It is hardly debatable that Mr. Ludwig can now be recognized as a veteran in his work, but he is still at the job and as en- thusiastic as ever. . A daily routine may seem long and bor- ing to the student, but to the principal it is probably somewhat like running a large factory. Some of the activities which keep Mr. Ludwig busy are planning and talking with students and teachers about Various subjects, setting up the school calendar and a daily schedule, making semester changes, confering With colleges and em- ployers about students and former gradu- ates' grades, and many other tedious tasks. I tried to follow him one day, and I just couldn't keep up. I came to the conclusion that it isn't hard keeping Mr. Ludwig busy. What is more, he doesn't seem to mind it a bit.

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The heavy task of furnishing and main- taining the machinery throughout the school i.s the job of E. S. Kerr, superin- tendent of Salem Schools. ' Being superintendent means not only to provide and repair, but to search and be on the alert for new Ways in which to improve the standards and quality of a school. The standards of the leader are reflected on those who follow him. In this case, the students of Salem are his followers. Earl S. Kerr Superintendent of Schools Mr. Kerr has proved Worthy of his high position through the many improvements already made and the ones he plans to make in the future. The entire region of Northeastern Ohio recognizes Mr. Kerr as an authority in his field. Under Mr. Kerr's direction, a more high- ly standardized and systematic education- al foundation Will rapidly develop. It is therefore not difficult for anyone to real- ize that Mr. Kerr is to be greatly admired. He has Won the approval and devotion of his flock.

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Zend? ea ciao! Someone has to be held responsible for every detail included in the school sys- tem and after visiting that particular organization, the Board of Education, I can say positively that I'm glad it isn't I. This year, as part of my duty, I de- termined to attend one of the regular meetings of these enthusiastic men and find out just what their title holds. During the meeting, which lasted only four hourzs, twenty-five minutes, and nine- teen seconds, parts of the discussion were based on new ideas for the school which they are planning to finance. With the large blueprint placed before them, they studied carefully each problem and every man offered his suggestions on doubtful details. Finally, after a 35 minute deliberation, one of the men folded the blue-print and put it away. Then I wondered, N ow, who said these men held such long meetings ? I was placing my hat on my head when, behind me, someone said, Well, we'd bet- ter be getting on with the business, gentlemen. I sank into my seat and for the next ump- teen hours discussion seemed to roll on and on. Some of the particulars talked about were hiring janitors, repairing desks, books and other school supplies, adding mem- bers to the faculty, providing new sup- plies, setting up the school curriculum, listening to a report on the school finan- cial program, and many other necessary features that make the school an asset to the community. After adjournment, I, along with the men, limped slowly from the room. Silent- ly, I thanked each of the bent figures as they left the Superintendents Office . . . and promised myself to appreciate them more for the solid job they are doing. Row One-Edwin S. Dawson, president, George P. Lozier, vice-president, George F. Koontz, clerk. Row Two-John C. Litty, Calvin M. Leasure, Earl S. Kerr, superintendent, Alfred L. Fitch, Robert W. Campbell. .,, Q I v