Shields High School - Patriot Yearbook (Seymour, IN)

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Lillian Pr£witt — Social Studies, General Science, Home Economics ; Franklin College; Ball State Teachers College. Miss Prewitt, a domestic science teacher of great renown, will be remembered by her students because she was their guide when they sewed their first seam and prepared their first dish. Willa Swengel — Mathematics; In- diana Central College; Indiana University, B.S. in education. Although Miss Swengel has been in the Seymour school system for several years, this is only her second year in Shields Junior High. She teaches both seventh and eighth grade arithmetic. Annette K. Test — Visiting Teach- er; Western College, A.B. Mrs. Test is a friend in need, but some feel that her visits (official) are unnecessary. Even though her task is one that must be handled with kid gloves she is still every- one ' s friend. A good way to stay in her good graces is not to skip school. Mrs. Virginia Otto — Secretary to the Principal; Franklin College ; University of Cincinnati. iln fflfiminam CARL GERKENSMEYER— Assistant Custodian August 28, 1877 — September 26, 1944 His quiet, persuasive manner and his high ideals endeared him to all. Harry Thias — Custodian — ■ Old Faithful has served us for nineteen fears and has become as much a part of Shields High School as the statue of Minerva that stands in the main corridor. If anyone wants anything just send for Harry and all is well. He is respected by both teachers and students. Ernest Rhoades — Assistant Custodian — Mr. Rhoades has been assistant custodian for almost two years. Although he is s eldom heard, he is seen often enough to be familiar to al- most every student. William Stuckwish — Assistant Custodian — (No Picture) William Stuckwish whose efforts are con- fined to the New Gym exclusively, came to S.H.S. after the death of Mr. Gerkensmeyer. Since then he has done a good job in every respect. Edward Brandt — Assistant Custodian — (No Picture) Mr. Brandt has served Shields High School almost two years. We have always found him cheerful.

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MRS. ALMA BELLE DANNETTELLE— English ; Western College; A.B. ; Indiana State Teachers College. Mrs. Dannettelle has a charming personality that has captivated many of her students. She teaches English in Junior High and has done wonders with her Senior Service Scouts. CHARLES H.ENGLEHARDT— Principal of Junior High, Basketball and Baseball Coach, Health and Physical Education; Wabash College, A.B. ; Butler University M.S .; Indiana State Normal; Indiana University. Mr. Englehardt has served in two jobs the two years he has been here — that of Junior High prin- cipal and Basketball coach. He has been honored by appointment to a fdur year-term on a new eighteen -member State Board of Education, announced by Governor Ralph F. Gates. MRS. ROSE HAMILTON — Mathematics, Geography, History; State Teachers College; Indiana Central; Ball State Teachers College. Mrs. Hamilton is well thought of bv her Junior High students. She has been teaching in Seymour Schools for a number of years and seems to be an all around teacher a she teaches geography, history, and arithmetic. She is one grand person. MALCOLM M. MASON — Science, Physical Education, Chemistry; Central Normal College, B.S. ; Indiana University. Leading a life of several personalities, Mr. Mason teaches Junior High general science, chemistry, and is faculty sponsor of the Safety Patrol. In addition to this he conducts chemistry classes in conjunction with the Boys ' and Girls ' Clubs.

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