Thornton Township High School - Thorntonite Yearbook (Harvey, IL)

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LEFT TO RIGHT: W. R. Brand The Board of Education is the framework upon which our school system functions. The Board meets the second Wednesday of each month with Superintendent W. E. 1V1cVey to discuss problems, possible improvements, and changes in our ool system. They are always ready to give their whole-hearted cooperation in ' g true Thornton spirit and seeing that Thornton ideals and standards are upheld t t tmost esteem. They are men capable of taking care of the ever increasing ed f r rapidly growing institution. The Board, after careful investigation, selects gy members when needed. Mr. A. H. McDougall is the prese t p ident and has been a member since 1913. Mr. G. H. Gibson, vice-president, h se s a member ofthe board since 1912. The secretary of the board since 1933 is . Wa so. Other memb s o oard are Mr. W. R. Brandt who has served for eight years, Mr. C. E. Waterm ing since 1911, Mr. G. P. Fisher who has been a member since 1933 and Mr. W. aines, a new member elected April 8, 1939. The Board members are elected by a direct vote of the people, and they give their serv- ices free. They are always working toward improving the school and community so that Thomton will be a better and more abundant source of thorough knowledge and inspiration. C. E. Waterman, G, H. Gibson C. W. Waaso, A. H. McDougall G P Fisher

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6 Mr. O. F. Umbaugh anion 6310.15 p ,1 . ... GW 'Lf ww X iii fbeanofgogd The plan of an efficient administration would not be complete without the positions of Dean ol Bo d ys an Dean of Girls. To Mr. O. F. Umbough goes the responsibility ol attending to the many probl boys enrolled in Thornton. ems and difficulties of the 1400 Mr. I. F. Zimmerman. senior class principal, looked alter the h ' ' opes and ambitions of over 400 seniors. His many duties included working with the various committees which select the class ring, pin, and graduation announcements. meeting with the Senate. and supervising the management ot the senior class play. Iunior class principal Mr. T. R. Birkhead administered to the problems and troubles of 700 juniors. The junior class is the senior closs of next year and upon Mr. Birk- heod rested the task of guiding each junior toward a more successful senior year, a task he admirably accomplished, 1nO4f it W-lf' 1,kmY e' men d - V,h0G 1 B4 Bu