Washington High School - Brainonian Yearbook (Brainerd, MN)

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O Captain! my Captain! rise up and hear the bells; Rise up—for you the flag is flung— for you the bugle trills. For you bouquets and ribboned wreaths—for you the shores a- crowding. For you they call, the swaying mass, their eager faces turning. —Walt Whitman

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G. B. Blackford, principal Glenn Blackford is fhe genial principal of Wash¬ ington High School. His busy job of supervision includes making out schedules, checking attendance, and organizing office and record work of the school. In addition to this, he is always ready to help and advise students and to discuss school problems with parents. Mr. Blackford and his wife came to Brainerd twenty-four years ago. They are the parents of one son. Mr. Blackford has been associated with the Brainerd schools ever since his arrival in the city. In his spare time, Mr. Blackford enjoys woodworking, and he looks forward each year to the enjoyment of his lake cottage in the summer. Mr. Blackford takes an active part in school and community affairs. He is a member of the Rotary Club, the National School Principals organization, Minnesota Secondary School Principals, the Quarter¬ backs Club, and is the president of the Memorial Day Association. He works toward co-ordinating school work with community activities. They Captain the School H. C. Nordgaard, superintendent Harold Nordgaard, the efficient superintendent, is actively engaged in the overall supervision of Brainerd ' s eight public schools. His duties include the complete management of all the schools, and direct or indirect supervision of fhe school employees. He works continually for improvement in education. He reports school business to the board of education and puts their orders and suggestions into operation. Mr. Nordgaard and his wife came to Brainerd seven years ago. They are the parents of two girls. Mr. Nordgaard ' s favorite hobbies are fishing and gardening. He is very active in local civic organiza¬ tions and is known throughout the state for his work as an educator. He is a past officer of both fhe District 24 and Central Minnesota School Adminis¬ tration Associations. He is a past president of the Rotary Club and is a member of the Brainerd Chamber of Commerce. He is an untiring worker in creating a better understanding of school activities. 10