Springfield High School - Resume Yearbook (Springfield, MO)

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Sufwrintvndenl Hurry P. Study As superintendent of the Springfield Schools for twentyasix years, Mr, Harry P. Study has gained the respect and admiration of all. His knowledge and foresight, together with his enthusiasm and interest in the everyday problems of students and teachers give him the qualities so necessary for making a success of his important job. Ways of improving Springfields educational system always receive his close attention. The application of these better methods have led to a more thoroughly educated public. Through Mr. Study's leadership and vision, Springfield Schools have become advanced in philosophy and demo- cratic practice. He is recognized as one of the foremost educational men in the nation. As a friend to everyone, he can be counted on to give his patient understanding to any problem that may arise and then work to find the best solution. Springfield is fortunate that a man such as H. P. Study is at the head of its school system. Pugi' 'll!'lI

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THE CALM AND RELAXED LOOKS on these faces at a meeting of the Board of Education are for the benefit of the photographer A few minutcs latcr found them discussing school problems with rcpresentativc groups who were waiting yust outside thc door at thc time The members gathered around thc tablc arc Tom F Knight Superintendent of Buildings and Grounds Clarence O Wools y Virgil Anderson E A M ri l Guy A Cowden I A effrics Carl ohnson Superintendent Harry P Study A R Stewart sccrctary of thc Board of Education Board 0 ducatlon Through the efforts of these seven public spirited men the Springfield Public School System has gained a reputation and success for which any school system can be proud Their wise leadership and sound iudgment make possible the efficient management of the schools Throughout the year the board has various duties and responsibilities all of which are handled competently lt is they who select the Superintendent of Schools and who hire the teachers Other responsibilities of this group include approval of policies recom mended by the Superintendent They give any supervision needed for the cntys educa tional facilities The most urgent problem that faced the board this ycar was that of meeting the need presented by the increased enrollment in the elementary schools ln May l949 through their influence and wise guidance Springfield passed a bond issue that will nelp meet some of the demands Most of the work on this problem is yet to be done The board members are leaders of our community and Springfield is very grateful to them for being so generous with their eadership Without thought of pay these men give of their own time to serve the community Few people realize the services they render to the public schools with their intelligent and tar-sighted planning, The Officers and members of the board are: Cuy A. Cowden, Presidentg I. A. letfri s Vice-President, Carl lohnson, Vice-President' A, R. Stewart, Secretaryg Virgil Anderson' Clarence O. Woolseyg a d E. A. Martin, r. lJAt, r, i