Webster Groves High School - Echo Yearbook (Webster Groves, MO)

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w- K l W ' x gh gsm in Ni tmecllcafevl X Q We know of no other person who has given so much I service in our school as Mr. Hixson. His strong Christian character and spirit and his high standard of scholarship have exerted an enduring and far-reaching infiuence. His keen sense of humor, firm but reasonable discipline. genuine interest in each individual student as well as in every activity and problem of our school-all of these qualities have made Mr. Hixson a symbol of the spirit JAMES T. HtxsoN Q of Webster Groves High School. 4'Tl1ou gaziesz also thy good spirit t instruct them, Ntzui-n1IAu 9:20 There has never been an occasion so memorable in the story of our school as the ceremony planned by the students themselves to pay tribute to Mr. Hixson, our retiring principal. Nearly 2,000 students assembled in the natural amphitheatre next to the school: and as Mr. Hixson approached, they spontane- ously rose and gave sincere applause in appreciation of his having unsellishly devoted thirty-seven of his fifty years in education toward making Webster High what it is today. Mr. Hixson, greatly moved, received several beautiful gifts and then expressed his complete surprise and gratitude. The students cheered, sang the Alma Mater, and quietly returned to their classes, inspired to carry on the ideals and spirit of this man. Wehfer, .xgfma afar, laraided to N fo oufd

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.xdclminizifraford High school days are soon to become memories. For an alumnus who has invested his four years at Webster Groves High School wisely and happily, they bring a warm glow of sat'sfaction, affection, loyalty, and almost a reverence for a fine Alma Mater. For him g'Webster High or the Webster Spiritu has rich meaning. lt meant a well tempered, day by day investment in work and play. He gained a well rounded education. It meant a genuine democratic concern for his fellow-men-a sincere practice of the common courtesies, a high sense of fair play and a willingness to share.-He enjoyed a rich fellowship and has made last- ing friendships. He appreciated the freedom to do and to grow. and cherished it so that he used a keen sense of honor and responsibility in helping to maintain it.-He realized self-direction and self-reliance. He volunteered his services freely but wisely. He was a loyal fol- lower and a dependable leader. He supported all worthy activities. He placed the interests of his school above his.-He attained a true respect for himself, for his fell-ow classmates, and for his school. United in ideals. spirit and will, these students make the llW6bSt6l' Spiritng these alumni revere 'gWebster Highf, -HOWARD A. LATTA HowARD A. LATTA, B.Sc.. A.M. Principal JOE R. VERBY, B.Sc., A.M. Associate Principal QP, Ofdngy ill!!! gfdfl

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