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

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V . TVMtem S 7Hc1 etfi Leading, urging, guiding the progress of Thorn- ton Township High School for the past twenty- live years has been its superintendent, Dr. William Estus McVey. Behind this vital social movement, that had its beginning in 1898, are the energy, loy- alty, enthusiasm, and courage of this man whose nobility of character makes him an outstanding leader. As superintendent, Dr. McVey has inspired students in increasing numbers with his calm faith and inherent belief in the capability of high school students to be good citizens. His own actions re- veal to the students and to all who work with him a truly educated man. His tolerance and sympathy, conscientiousness and fair dealing, efficiency and fidelity, leadership and friendship make him truly a leader of men. Dr. McVey ' s personal achievements have brought honor to Thornton as well as to himself. During the current year he has served as president of the North Central Association of American Colleges and Secondary Schools. In 1942 he was made a Doctor of Philosophy by the University of Chicago. Dr. McVey ' s Alma Mater, Ohio University at Athens, Ohio, awarded him on June 15, 1943, a Certificate of Merit in recognition of distinguished attainments in the field of educational administra- tion. This honor is conferred annually on not more than ten alumni of Ohio University, chosen by the Alumni Association, who have achieved dis- tinction in their respective fields of work. The man, who through his own ideals and dreams has been the guiding power in the growth of the ideals and traditions of a school that num- bered a student body of five hundred when he became its superintendent in 1919, is the man who today is called upon to guide a student body of twenty-five hundred through the maze of a war torn world. His belief in the ability of the high school student and in the democratic institution as revealed by Thornton encourages faith in free- dom for a war free world. To this leader and friend on his silver anniver- sary of service to Thornton Township High School the class of 1944 dedicates its yearbook.