Washington High School - Anvil Yearbook (East Chicago, IN)

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resting on his shoul- ders. Besides attending to these responsibili- ties, he must see that the school functions as a coordinated unit. Mr. A, T, Elliott, apart from his regular duties as assistant prin- cipal ond dean of boys, serves as the head of the social committee composed ot faculty members and is in charge of all varsity sports and home varsity athletic games. l-le has done much for the R. F. ROBINSOIJ Principal amalgamation of interests among students and parents and the school. Miss Emma Bloomquist, clean ot girls, serves as on adviser to and confidante of the girls ot Washington High School. Looking after assembly pro- grams, the confirmation ot afternoon excuses, and other duties are the responsibilities of Mr, H. E. Wolley, assistant principal tor the iunior high division. Operating in coniunction with the general administra- A. T. ELLIOTT E. BLOONIQUIST H. E. WALLEY Asst. Principal Girl Counselor Asst. Principal 11

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rollment as large as that ot S he O IN A SCHOOL with an en- H Washington High School, we KNNWQS S are fortunate in having the ex- NM' ecutive positions in the hands of men and women who under- stand student relationships and know how to cope with them, g The school city of East Chi- cago, made up of two high schools, Washington and Roosevelt, and a number of elementary and junior high schools, is capably supervised by Mr. Roy W. Feik, lt is his responsibility to determine and ROY W. FEIK Superintendent direct the educational policies under which school children are , guided and taught. l Ably representing the people's interests, J. DUNSING A. FoRsz'r J. zARzA the Board of Education SGFVGS OS CI remote CON- Board of Education trol ot school attairs. Financial policies and other business actions come under its jurisdiction. The board is composed at three members who are appointed by the city council for a term ot three years. A new member is appointed every year to succeed the one whose term expires. By retaining two experienced members, continuity of policy is established. The administrative force of Washington High School is headed by its principal, Mr. R. F. Robin- son, The preparation of the program ot studies, reports pertaining to attendance and progress ot the students, and the ordering of supplies for each ensuing year are a few of the many responsibilities 10

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gs wg-ni 5 5f O. LONNQUIST, Nurse DR. H. A. VORE tion, chairmen of the depart- ments outline all the work of their respective departments. Since it is recognized that good health is essential for satisfactory school work, a clinic is maintained at the school to check the health status of students. Each year a physical examination is given to each pupil and upon the results of this scrutiny, recom- mendations toward better health are offered. Any ab- sence excuse due to illness is confirmed by the nurse, and she a'so administers any first aid needed. Across the counter cf the general office is found the personnel needed to l'eeo the school functioning efficiently and smoothly. Scholarships. checking grades, eligibility, tardfrcss and attend- ance are some of the duties they perform. All these forces, working in close fnooerotion. have made Washington Hfah School what it is today, a leader in educational progress and achievement. 3 fl E. GANSINGER, Registrar and M. MUIR, Clerk 12