Shelbyville High School - Okawwako Yearbook (Shelbyville, IL)

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THE SCHOUL

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BOARD OF EDUCATIUN The board of education works under the special charter which was granted to the Shelbyville schools in 1869 by the state legislature. It pro- vided that six members serve instead of five or seven as provided by the Common School Law of Illinois. The charter was prepared by judge S. W. Moulton, a pioneer whose work for public education in Illinois will always be valued consciously or unconsciously. To keep any partisanship from entering into the local board of edu- cation it was early agreed that there should be an equal division between the two major political parties. That policy has been maintained with splendid results. The careful attention, thought, and labor of the Board of Education is particularly felt at the present time. Shelbyville is known throughout the state for its superior school system, although its expenditures have con- stantly been kept within reason. Today when many schools of the state are forced to close or to retrench to the point of lowered efficiency, the local schools are enabled to continue a program with little or no damages to the educational opportunities of Shelbyville's youth. Members are as follows: Terms: 1. DR. E. A. JENKINS. ...... ,......., 1 932-1935 2. L. R. TALLMAN i.,.... . ,....... 1932-1935 3. W. A. BAKER .....,.. .ii.i.... 1 931-1934 4. DR. N. D. BoYs .,................. ......... 1 931-1934 5. MRs. BONNIE M. WHITE ......... ........ 1 930-1933 6. MRS. CATHERINE P. AULD ............. 1930-1933 Mr. O. F. PATTERSON, Superintendent Mr. Patterson has done much to promote the welfare of the Shelby- ville Schools. His versatile activity in education has won for him the sup- port, respect, and admiration of the students. His local interests are not confined to school work. He feels that what is best for the community is best for the schools. He is active in local, district, state, and national teachers' associations. He tries never to miss an opportunity to study the latest and best in educational theory and practice and to give the schools the benefit of it.

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O KAW WAK O H953 Faculty Mr. Patterson with the co-operation of the board and faculty has led the student body toward greater satisfaction and Congeniality. It was through his efforts that the student council and library came into being, and it has likewise been through his enthusiasm that the student bands in both schools have grown to such an extent. Mr. Patterson, by his sympathy and interest, has won the sincere respect of the student body. Although he is always busy, he is never too occupied to listen to students who need his assistance. We are glad to have a leader who endeavors to uphold the standards of modern education. Mr. Kimble Bishop, aside from being principal, has several classes in math. He is very eilicient in both of these-his hardest job seeming to be chasing pupils out of the assembly in the evening. Mr. Bishop also takes a great interest in athletics and is always at the games, gener- ating pep. Miss Augenstein, the office assistant of our high school, is one of the most accommodating persons we have ever known. What would we do without her to listen to our pleas, excuses, and what-have-you-to say nothing of who would run after the escaping vandals during the third period? Mr. Battershell has made the agriculture department quite prom- inent and has coached some of the most successful judging teams S.H.S. has ever had. He also coached a very successful agriculture basketball team this year which won CPD percent of its games. Top Row: Benjamin, B. Bishop, K. Bishop, Short, Patterson, Newell, Shoatf, Batlershell, Fegley, Gillespie. Front Row: Welshmer, Mose, Hoyt, Young, Schuck, Moore, Davidson. Eight