Union City Community High School - Successus Yearbook (Union City, IN)

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THE BOARD OF EDUCATION At present the Union City Board of Education consists of Mrs. Mary Arnes Fitzgerald, president; Mr. Win. K. Grimes, secretary; and Dr. F. A. Beaty, treasurer. On August first of last year Mr. G. G. Barr retired from the board. His'retirement was sincerely regretted by those closely connected with the schools, for Mr. Bapr was conscientious and fair in his dealings as president-of the' ■bo ir-d--Besides this he was a true friend of the schools, anxious at all times to further those educational policies which tend to promote an efficient and progressive institution. Dr. Beaty has served for three years as treasurer of the school city, and in that time- has been careful and exacting in his duties. State examiners have commended him for the accuracy and appearance of the books of the school city. His previous experience as a teacher has been helpful in boa.ra discussions. Mr. Grimes has taken an unusual interest in his work as secretary of the board. He has been particularly helpful in certain matters relating to the reduction of insurance rates and other fiscal details, such as the budget. He has rendered valuable service as a member of the Randolph County Board of Tax Adjustment. Mrs. Fitzgerald is the first mother to hold a position on our board cf education. She has made a capable and impartial presiding officer. True to the predictions made for her, she has brought into board discussions the viewpoint of a mother in a way that has been particularly helpful. Her previous service as president of the Mothers' Club has been espeoirlly valuable in forming contacts with the mothers of the community. Harlie Garver, superintendent of schools. Mr. Ga.rver attended both Ft. Wayne Central and Union City High Schools for three and one-half years, but due to being a mid-year student went directly to Hiram College where his secondary work was completed in Hiram Academy. He received the B.S. degree from Hiram and the M.A. degree from Columbia University. He also did graduate work at Carnegie Institute of Technology. At Hiram he was editor-in-chief of both the college newspaper and the monthly magazine, and san0 in the glee club two years. Columbia University granted him the diploma as superintendent of schools, a reward for his high scholastic record even though he had not at that time acquired the necessary experience as superintendent. Previous tc his work here he taught in Homestea„d, Pennsylvania, and in Ha-stings, Nebraska. 19 35