Salem High School - Quaker Yearbook (Salem, OH)

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l John R. Callahan Dean of Boys Miss Ala Zimmerman Dean of Girls Team Ufjez Wehfad ' p In January of 1941, I was scampering in- to the Dean's office. I was so glad to see everyone after the Christmas vacation, that I nearly tripped over the new desk pad on the Dean of Girls' desk. New? Why, yes, it was new and it read: Miss Ala Zimmerman. I looked up into the smiling face of Miss Zimmerman who was then talking on the phone. She didn't see me, so I tip-toed out of the office. Ten years ago! Why, it seems like only yesterday. But I guess today, like yester- day, Salem High teen-agers have their problems, and that's why our deans are here. Oh, I mustn't forget Mr. Callahan, the Dean of Boys. He arrived in 1947. Both deans have been well received. And, strangely enough, both deans go by the word, Guidance They surely do prac- tice it, too. Most of their busy days are spent in conference with pupils. Freshmen are made to feel a little more at home by the friendly attitude the deans show toward them. It is this first estab- lished friendliness .that helps students throughout their high .school careers. The deans help the individual, rather than the group. They contribute sound advice to those who want to consult them about any scholastic or personal problem. It is the dean's job to keep on file the names of students who are seeking part- time employment. In this manner, local employers find students to fill vacancies. lVIr. Callahan and Miss Zimmerman play an important part on the S. H. S. scene. What a cold, gray place the high school would be without the knowledge that there was someone there who cared about whether or not you made good grades, made new friends, chose a suitable voca- tion - but most of all, cared about you.

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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

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Benjamin Barrett Football Coach Orientation and Guidance Practical Arithmetic Chester Brautigam Business English English III, IV Senior Class Adviser Lucile Brian School Nurse Claribel Bickel Shorthand Stenography Typing f' 5 N John Cabas Basketball Coach Geography 12 Eugene Clewell Metal Industries I, II