Unity High School - Hi Lites Yearbook (Mendon, IL)

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ADMINISTRATION RALPH PAYNE Superintendent HUGH SHRADER Assistant Principal DENNIS WRIGHT Principal Whoso neglects learning in his youth, loses the past and is dead for the future. Euripes

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SEATED: JULIANN ORR, GERALD CORNWELL, and NANCY LEWIS. STANDING: RALPH CORRIGAN, BILL KRETZER, DR. R. C. STEPHENS, and HAROLD SPRENGER. SCHOOL BOARD The Board of Education of Unit District Number Four is an elected group of individuals representing the public. They are charged with the responsibility of providing an educational program for all qualified students in the district. They appoint personnel, fix salaries, provide revenue and facilities. The board also sets policy and guidelines for the operation of the schools. The students and faculty of Unity High School thank the members of the Board of Education for their many hours of service to the district. 8

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