Salem High School - Quaker Yearbook (Salem, OH)

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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.

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Mr Beman G Ludwig principal of Salem High School has seen ten Freshman classes enter these halls and has helped to guide them Miss Ala Zimmerman John R Callahan Dean of Girls Dean ot Boys acilities, Council through four years of high school life. In ad- dition to meeting the usual obligations of his office, he Hnds time to combine his efforts with those of the Deans to counsel individual stu- dents who are confronted with problems in schedules, preparation for college, and obtain- ing positions after graduation. Miss Ala Zimmerman, who has been Dean of Girls since 1941, continues her work in helping solve problems which confront high school girls. Personal, as well as scholastic, dif- ficulties are brought to her for consultation. In addition to lending a helping hand to girls who seek her aid, Miss Zimmerman instructs a class in clothing. Dean of Boys, Mr. John R. Callahan, has Beman G. Ludwig Principal counseled the boys of Salem High since 1947. He has helped many boys find part-time jobs and arrange their schedules to best Ht their needs. Besides offering guidance to the boys, Mr. Callahan has completed his first year as adviser to the Student Council, which has become a very active group.