West High School - Warrior Yearbook (Rockford, IL)

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Our principal, Mr. Blue, is head coach of the game of school life played here at West High School. Since his duties range from directing the plays to commending the scores, the coach assumes respon- sibility for the game's success. With his guidance, abilities of the players are dis- covered and combined in such a way as to produce maximum efficiency. By con- ferring with officials, assisting fans, and encouraging players, he exerts a strong influence upon the conduct of all participants in the contest. With the addition of an extension of the University of Illinois at West High School this year, Mr. Blue has undertaken many new tasks. He serves as president of the Illinois High School Principals' Associa- tion. Through the West High Educational Association he discusses with parents the problems of today's youth and offers his suggestions for their solutions. With the co-operation of class counselors, department heads, and homeroom teach- ers, Mr. Blue directs the arrangement of study courses suitable for over fourteen hundred students with different tastes and abilities. As a result of our head coach's effective supervision, West High School offers many opportunities in education and recreation. IAMES E. BLUE, M.A. Principal West Senior High School Bockford's Board of Education meets twice each month ,...... to direct the public school system. Some of its functions are approving supply purchases, regulating expendi- tures, and appointing capable instructors. The presi- dent of the board and members of the education com- mittee, Mrs. Marion Bates, Mr. Lawrence lohnson, Mr. George Olin, have been working with a teacher com- mittee and the superintendent of schools on the making out of a new salary schedule for teachers. Here are members of the Board of Education. Standing are members Mr. Thomas L. Nolan, Mr. Leonard Key, Mr. Iohn I. Barelli, Mr. Harry B. Shaw, Mr. Charles Davis, school attorneyg Mrs. Murrell Englund, Mr. Law- rence A. Iohnson, Mr. Ernest Estwing, Miss Vera E. Walling, chief clerk: Mr. S. Peter Ekstrom, Mr. Hugh D. Tolmie, director of buildings and groundsg and Mr. George C. Olin. Seated are Mrs. Marion L. Bates, sec- retary, Mr. Loren Whitehead, president, and Mr. Selmer H. Berg, superintendent of schools. C' 15JYD C6 D C D'59

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DFFXCIPNLS Without the umpires and referees to enforce rules of fair play and to assure a sporting chance to all team members, a game might very Well loe ill-played. Our teachers, the officials in the game of education, assist and guide us in our learning in countless Ways. Unfortunately, at times, as officials, they too are often condemned Without reason or investigation of facts, but nevertheless, they hold the ultimate respect and gratitude of the fans and players. gamma

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IAMES E. ROSE, M.A. Assistant Principal Through his enthusiasm in school activities and his friendliness to everyone, Mr. Rose in his first year as assistant principal at West High School has Won the respect of the entire student body. HAZEL G. PUTNAM, BA. Dean of Girls Miss Putnam's retirement as West High Schools Dean of Girls Will he felt not only by the girls but by all students, who have realized and appre- ciated her helpfulness and efficiency. Cldentificalion cn page 101 Q43 c-M-DQfQUQfQUn ':D V 1 1 I .. ..