Urbana High School - Rosemary Yearbook (Urbana, IL)

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OUR PRINCIPAL MR. R. H. BRAUN A MESSAGE TO THE SENIORS: Another year has passed and the 1951 Rosemary will be proudly placed with the Rosemarys of yesteryear, a splendid chronicle of a memorable, wonderful year of vibrant, enthusiastic youth. Seniors of 1951. the Urbana High School will be the poorer when it can no longer know the warmth of your cheerful smiles, your hopes and ambitions, and the echoing of your happy, carefree chatter in the corridors. You will be remembered for your mature judgment, your athletic prowess, your qualities of leadership, your intellectual at- tainments. your accomplishments in the fine arts, and your occasional shortcomings. Seniors of 1951. may you always cherish mem- ories of many good times and pleasant associations in the Urbana High School. I hope you can look back on them with poignant nostalgia as happy, worthwhile years of rewarding work and play. The future holds wonderful opportunities and grave responsibilities. You arc blessed with youth, sometimes fearful and unpredictable, but grand and glorious youth. Slay a dragon, if you can. in memory of Urbana High School. May you al- ways be just and upright, a credit to yourself, your family, and your community. No future class can take your place. Although your records may be surpassed, your deeds ex- ceeded. you have earned a very special niche in the hearts and memories of the students and faculty of the Urbana High School. May you deserve and be rewarded by all the good things of life. Mr. BRAUN The 1951 Rosemary 5

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ADMINISTRATION In his third year as Superintendent of Schools in Urbana. Mr. C. C. Loew worked successfully, to- gether with members of the Urbana Board of Education, to improve our schools. The year's major project was the construction of the new southeast school and additions of classrooms, audi- torium-gymnasiums. and kindergarten rooms at Webber. Washington, and Hays Schools. Students will probably be occupying these schools sometime during the 1051-52 term. Bids on the proposed new junior high school, to be built southeast of Urbana High, exceeded the funds available: consequently, the board was com- pelled to reject them, but it is continuing its study of the problem with the architects. It is hoped that revised plans will make possible construction in the near future. During the 1950-51 school year, the board set aside a special meeting each month for the study of the educational program of the Urbana schools. This program has covered special education, pri- mary work, intermediate work, junior and senior high school work, and specialized areas. Presenta- tions covering various phases of the school program have been made by committees of teachers. The In-Service Training Program, embracing almost all school personnel, began last year and was continued through the 1950-51 year. The following are the four committees now working: philos- ophy. guidance and personnel, curriculum, and public relations. Giving guidance to the program was an overall coordinating committee which drew together the ideas of all the groups. Yes, this certainly has been a progressive year for the Urbana Board of Education and Mr. C. C. Loew. BOARD OF; EDUCATION: Left to right—Mrs. Emma Ekblaw. Mr. Marlin Bickers, Mr. Clifford James. Mr. F. R. Steggerda (President), Mr. W. Clark Root, Mr. Harley H. Harmon. Mrs. E. M. Lyman, and Mr. Loew (Superintendent). 4 The 1951 Rosemary

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OUR DEANS MISS SARAH FISIIER Drttn of tlirl MISS SARAH FISHER As Dean of Girls. Miss Sarah Fisher has charge of a very large number of students, but she always manages in her busy schedule to devote time to the problems of each and every one of them. Whether it is early in the school day or nearing dismissal time, one may see her working on absentee and tardy lists, arranging activity dates in the school calendar, or advising U.H.S. girls in personal matters, such as employment or scholarships. Also, she is responsible for the efficiency of the Student Office Helpers' work. Besides teaching shorthand and secretarial training classes. Miss Fisher very capably sponsors Social Klub. This year she was in charge of the second annual conference on Vocational Opportunities which proved help- ful to many Juniors and Seniors of the schools of Champaign County. For her pa- tient and helpful guidance. Miss Fisher is held in esteem by all U.H.S. students. MR. RALPH DAVIS Mr. Ralph Davis. Dean of Boys, always welcomes the students who seek guidance from him. His office is seldom unoccupied: but rather there arc a number of boys waiting in line outside his office door for reasons such as schedule changes, absence excuses, and be- cause valuable information is needed. In addition to his duties as dean. Mr. Davis teaches several classes each day in General Science. He may be seen in 217. explaining a complicated experiment to one of his stu- dents. Along with the highly responsible position of sponsoring the U.H.S. student governing body. Mr. Davis held the position of adviser to the State Student Council, and attended this group's convention on April 19-20. Mr. Davis' congenial personality and his sincere willingness to help will not be for- gotten by the students of U.H.S. 6 MR. RALPH DAVIS Dean of Roys The 1951 Rosemary