Syracuse High School - Rocket Yearbook (Syracuse, NE)

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A qualified Administration is ready Mr. Rhodus introduces a speaker for Law Day. Mr. Don Craig has served as our superintendent for the past twenty years. He spends most of his time at the Junior High building where his office is located. Among his accomplishments are an A.B. degree from Tarkio College and a lVl.A. degree from the University of Ne- braska, He is a member of the American Legion, Lions Club, Masonic Lodge, V.F.W. and the American Association of School Administrators. Playing an important part in the ef- ficiency of Syracuse High is Mr. John Rhodus, He has served as principal for 23 years, In addition to this job he is the sponsor of the National Honor Society and the Senior class. Mr. Rhodus has an B.A. degree from Peru State College and an M.E. degree from the University of Nebraska. He is active in various civic and professional organizations. These include American Legion, Masonic Lodge, and the Nebraska State Education Association. Mr. Craig answers one of his many phone calls.

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In Memory To the memory of Larry Stoner we dedicate the '69 annual. Larry attended all four of his high school years at Syracuse- Dunbar High. He was an outstanding athlete, partici- pating in basketball, football, and track all four years, Larry was an S Club officer when he was a senior and was on the All- Conference football team his junior and senior years. He was not only active in sports, but also in vocal music, including Mixed Chorus and Boys Octette. Before entering the service on Sept. 18 1967, Larry attended college at Nebraska, Wesleyan. Larry came back to give us a pep talk at the Homecoming rally in 1968. Larry was killed during a helicopter mission in Viet Nam on March 11, 1969. To his family and close friends is extended our sincerest sympathy.

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to give help wherever and whenever needed Board of Education: Front row: Joy Watermeler, Mary Lou Wilkins, Merlyn Hill. Back row: Burton Copenhaver, Ernie Staack, Don Anderson, and Don Craig. Mr. Craig serves as secretary to the Board of Edu- cation. The burden of running Syracuse High School rests on the Board of Education. It is their job to keep the school running smoothly. The board members are: Mr. Merlin Hill, Mr. Burton Copenhaver, Mrs. Mary Lou Wilkins, Mr. Don Anderson, Mr. Ernest Staack, and Mr. Joy Watermeier. Mr. Don Craig, superintendent, serves as Secretary of the Board. Many meetings are held to solve problems of equipment, books, and teachers needed for the increasing enrollments. This year they were also confronted with the annexation of Avoca into our school district. Members serve a one-year term. They are always ready to listen to requests made by faculty, students, and concerned citizens.