Strafford High School - Torch Yearbook (Strafford, MO)

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The students of Strafford are fortunate to have such an experienced educator as Mr, Lawrence J. Ghan as the head of their school, 'I his year completes Xlr, Ghan's twenty-first year at Strafford Iligh School, but it is his thirty-first as a member of the teaching profession. 'I he job of superintendent is an important one. He, along with the faculty, formulates the school policy, co ordinates the various activities, and attends to the im- mediate needs ofthe students, 'I he responsibility for guidance and administration rest on the shoulders of our superintendent, Mr, Ghan, Ile meets these responsibili- ties with understanding and friendliness, He respects the personalities of those with whom he works, Mr, Ghan has continually worked to improve the school. Ile is anxious and willing to further school ac- tivities, His optimistic outlook on problems, his good humor, and his willingness to give freely of his time to help the students have made him a leader and a lasting friend to all who have attended Strafford High School. ski' NIH. I.fXI't'iQI-NCQIQ I. CZHAN, huperintendent of strafford llublic hchools, Xlr, Uhau received an A, from tlzarlx ltesleyan, .-R ll, S, from Southwest Klissouri state College, and an Xl.,-X, from Missouri lhiversity, Our odminisfrofor hos sfudenfs in mind ELLILN MAE llUIfliUliIJ has been secretary to Superintendent Lawrence J. Ghan the past fifteen years, Ixliss Hufford is also treasurer of the Board of liducation, - 7 -'viii-L-' -'.1.' , .Nl .1'. fllltllj IMI K sulyu ,I 'X 511-'llgum A it A ,. to I . Ierlilexing prohlum 1eIbl.e1,-isn,,,,,,,I

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Boord works for odvoncemenf of school Continual improvement of the school system is the goal which guides the policies formulated by Strafford's Board of Education. The school board is the final authority on all matters concerning school policies. The members of the board represent and voice the desires and aspirations of the people who own and support the school--the taxpayers. They meet regularly and spend many hours working for the better ITISDI of the school since they realize that being a board member IS a key responsibility To be a school trustee is Vlrgll Doty to serve the future President, Board of Education Arthur Potter Paul Moore Ellen Mae Hufford Vtce President Secretary Treasurer Lee Austin Norman iiokanson Denny Foster Hugh Miner ,, y 6

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Patsy Bumgarner is demonstrating whirling the hula hoop to the bus drivers as they await the 3:36 exodus to make their evening round of approximately 200 miles, Standing are Gorden Fraker, Ivin McGee, Fred Kepley, Raymond Aldridge, Roscoe Campbell, Lee Gibson, Frank Linng seated, Charles Schwab and Doug Potter, In 1924, Charles Delp picked up the first bus load of 35 students, Today there are nine buses operating, transporting approximately 450 students, or 90 per cent of the student body from the rural areas. Crews behind scenes manifest orderly campus Rex Potter is observing Floyd Rogers and George Essary check the boiler in preparation for the coming winter months. A high tribute is extended these custodians who are willing to work all hours and to accept extra duties during their regular hours. Mr, Rogers has been with the Strafford Schools elev- en years: Mr. Essary, two years, and Rex Potter, part-time while attending school, for slightly over five years, Each one has proved himself to be a man of many trades since he has been called upon often to perform varied tasks. Mrs. Lorene Boyd, Mrs. Gladys Rea, Mrs. Louise Dishman, Mrs. Alliene Davolt, and Mrs, Jean MeGehee prepare a chili dinner for r approximately 400 students and faculty mem- bers served each day, l The cooks, with Mrs. A1exander's super- vision, plan the menus two weeks in advance, For a well-balanced and tasty meal of a main meat dish or a meat substitute, vegetable, salad, dessert, and milk, grade students pay twenty cents, junior and high school pay twenty-five cents, and school personnel pay thirty cents,