Salem High School - Quaker Yearbook (Salem, OH)

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The first thing ah done when ah got ta SHS, was ta see who all them there teachers was. Ah got ta know Mr. Brautigam, who teaches them Seniors how ta talk sech purty grammer. Then ah met Mrs. Taylor, who learned the girls ta cook them cakes 'nl stuff. Ah watched Mr. Olloman show the kids how ta cut up fish, frogs, 'n' worms. Ah visited Mr. Hage- dorn, who deminstrated ta the boys how ta make gadgets from wood, and Mr. Clewell, who tole them how ta make metal stuff. Ah was real confuzed when ah heered Miss Johnston 'struct the kids ta make them queer sounds ah Hnded out was French. Another teacher ah met was Mr. Tarr, who pours stuff in bottles 'nl then lets the kids try it 'n' hopes they don't blow the place to smithereens. Ah learned thet Cousin Elmer knowed what he was yapping 'bout when he tole me them teachers was friendly 'n' all. They helps the kids with all kinds of problims 'n' helps them run all the clubs, too. fAh couldnlt figger out what them edjicated people in SHS was doin' with clubs, but ah discivered thet they don't bang each other over the hed with themg they does things in them to make frends 'n' help peoplej Ah niver seed so many nice people in one place afore. One thing Elmer was 'way off ,bout though, Not one of them there 'structors was able ta learn me much.

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Earl S. Kerr Superintendent of Schools Behind the scenes of the academic and social activities of Salem schools is a group of promi- nent citizens composing the Board of Educa- tion. The average high school student is seldom truly familiar with the activities of this quiet, constructive group who formulate the policies of our schools and keep them running smooth- ly. Every two years citizens of Salem elect two or three members to the Board for four- year terms. In 1951 three terms expired, while two will expire in 1953. Officers of the Board are Edwin S. Dawson, presidentg Robert W. Campbell, vice-president, George F. Koontz, clerk. Among the other duties of these responsible men are approving the appointments of in- structors and other employees, providing ade- quate housing facilities for the students, and furnishing the many books and supplies need- ed. Working closely with the Board of Education and acting as its executive officer is the super- intendent of schools, Mr. E. S. Kerr. Upon his shoulders rests the responsibility of setting up an educational program in accordance with the policies established by the Board and geared to the needs of the community. He must keep in touch with new developments and tech- niques in education and apply them so as to best serve the youth of Salem. Executives Amir Standing-O. A. Naragon, J. C. Litty, A. L. Fitch,Seated-G. F. Koontz, E. S. Dawson, R, W. Campbell. E. S. Kerr.