Soldan Blewett High School - Reflector Yearbook (St Louis, MO)

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.911 emoriam HERBERT P. STELLWAGEN Herbert P. Stellwagen, public servant, educator. and humanitarian, began his career in St. Louis in 1904, as a math teacher at Yeatman High School. In 1917. he became principal of Roe Elementary School. and in September. 1929, he became principal of Soldan High School in which capacity he served until his retirement in Iune, 1946. Mr. Stellwagen's great ability in administration was soon recognized here in St. Louis. account- ing for his fast rise in the educational system. Tirelessly, diligently. Mr. Stellwagen often worked eighteen hours a day serving his com- munity and school. He became one of our most active citizens. participating and serving in many civic under- takings. His success in life as an educator can be summed up by these words--professional skill, exceptional scholarship and experience in all phases of teaching. In his many years at Soldan. Mr. Stellwagen awakened fine ambition in countless young people through his vigorous, magnetic personality. We are grateful for and cherish the memory of one of St. Louis' outstanding educators. who had a sincere, unwavering belief in young people. Eight

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ATIO We of the yearbook staff. representing the stu- dent body of Soldan-Blewett. dedicate the Reflector this year to the senior classes oi 1950. For a long time we wondered what or whom we should dedicate this second Reflector to. At length we came to the conclusion that the most fitting subjects were the seniors. We congratulate them upon the successful comple- tion of their tour years in high school, the four years which appeared so long when they first entered the school yet now, looking back. seem so short. This year's seniors have been more fortunate perhaps than last year's in that they have had at least a year and a half for the former Soldanians and Blewettites to amalga- mate into a united body. Still. they are to be commended for the fine way in which they have joined together in the new school. Some of these seniors will go on to college: others into the business world. But. whichever they choose, we wish them the best of luck. GRADUATION Seven

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n emoriam JAMES F. COOK Iames F. Cook, star athlete irom the University oi Illinois, came as a manual arts instructor to Soldan High School in 1913. For the next thirty- six years he generously served the Soldan students with his time and eiiort, becoming an integral part of our school. Mr. Cook taught with remarkably gentle patience and judged with fairness. In 1916 he took charge ot the football team. and under his proficient leader- ship the team won five championships in the next fourteen years. Through his coaching success Mr. Cook gained recognition as an outstanding high school coach here in St. Louis. In 1930 he retired as a coach but continued his teaching and leading of young people. Mr. Cook's thirty'six years at Soldan were well spent judging from the influence that continues to be felt by those who knew him. Mr. Cook is remembered with respect tor his teaching capabilities and with love for a sympathetic friend. Nino