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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.
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wid 0 Sdcccattott Mr. A. H. McDougall Mr. G. H. Gibson Mr. Walter Haines Mr. Edwin Waterman Mr. Frank Cowing Were it not for the constant vigilance and wise leadership of the five men who make up the Board of Education of Thornton Township High School, that school might not have attained the position it holds today. These men who undertake the responsibility of directing Thornton Township High School and Junior College are elected for a period of three years each by the people of Thornton Township. The terms of office are staggered, two members being elected the first year, two the next, and one the third year. President of the group is Mr. A. H. Mc- Dougall, who is a consulting adviser in the Chicago office of Manning, Maxwell, and Moore, New York engineering firm. Mr. G. H. Gibson, vice president of the board, before retirement was President of the Chi- cago Steel Car Company. Mr. Walter Haines is Thornton Township Collector, Mr. Frank P. Cowing, a Homewood attorney-at-law, and Mr. Edwin R. Waterman, a farmer and 2?- banker of South Holland. The secretary and the attorney of the Board of Education are elected by the group; those offices are filled by Mr. Clarence W. Waaso and Mr. Burton Evans, respectively. The school treasurer, Mr. A. F. Waldschmidt, is elected by the three trustees of the township. Important duties of the Board are to em- ploy and maintain an outstanding superin- tendent and faculty and to direct the school ' s financial policies. Because of the far-sighted- ness and sagacity of these men, Thornton con- tinues to maintain the high financial rating which it gained for itself years past. The outstanding records of service on the Board of Education of Mr. Gibson and Mr. McDougall, thirty-two and thirty-one years respectively, are worthy of special commenda- tion. Because of long time service records such as these the Board is able to sustain a stable plan of exacting efficiency and a reso- lute policy of high values. fe r
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