Wapakoneta High School - Retrospect Yearbook (Wapakoneta, OH)

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The senior class of 1941 wishes to express its gratitude to one who has so unselfishly given his time and effort in preparing us to meet the world with intelligence. For Mr. Humbert, who has been our principal for the past two years, has done much to help us find our place in future life. He is interested in everyone, kind, cheerful, and understands the problems by which American youth is faced. Mr. Simpson, as our superintendent, has done much for the welfare of Blume High School. He has willingly cooperated with the faculty and student body, achieving many worthwhile objectives. His is a big task which not many people could handle as well as he has since becoming our superintendent. The class of 1941 wishes to thank him for the kindness and generosity he has shown at all times throughout our school career. Mr. Humbert

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Our School -- A Progressive Schoo Blume High is trying to develop the students in the class room and by many other mediums. This work is in charge of the faculty. The teachers are interested in their pupils and help them decide what studies will do them the most good. In order that everyone will receive attention, class counselors are appointed from the Guidance Committee to talk to each student several times during the school year. The curricula consists of six different courses. Each is designed to provide the necessary training in the field chosen by the student. The academic and scientific courses are for those who plan to attend college. The other courses are the home economics, industrial arts, commercial, and agricultural. Outside activities promote the students' interests in a wide-range of pastimes. Athletes test their capacities in football, basketball, and baseball while those with journalistics inclinations may participate in publishing the Lantern and Retrospect. The band, orchestra, choir, and glee club are for music lovers. Future clerical workers received extra experience by being a member of the secretarial staff. Both the Hi-Y and Girl Reserve stress good character. The student council and stamp club are also outside activities. Each student is urged to be a member of some organization. Guidance groups were organized this year for the purpose of letting each student give his opinions about problems and questions concerning him. There were discussions on such subjects as personality, boy and girl relationships, and school regulations. It is the student’s responsibility to take advantage of the efforts the school and faculty are making for their improvement. A C U L T V