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

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.Aclminififrafion BEN H. BARR Principal Mr. Barr, a kind, friendly. and undersianding person. is our principal. When any problem arises, he is always ready with a helping hand. Under his guidance our high school years are made more enjoyable. We take this oppor- tunity to show our appreciation for all that Mr. Barr has done during our years at Soldan- Blewett. Ten

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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

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E. E. CHILES Assistant Principal Every freshman student is well ac- quainted with the pleasing person- ality of Mr. Chiles. ln retum for his splendid efforts, he has earned the gratitude and appreciation oi the entire student body. CLAUDE N. SKELTON Assistant Principal Although Mr. Skelton has been with our school but a short time. he has indeed gained the admiration ot all the students. His conscientious efforts and counseling ability have helped to make this a better school, .xdalminiafrafion Eleven