West Lafayette High School - Scarlet and Gray Yearbook (West Lafayette, IN)

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SPONSORy,t ' REQ ff OF Algii X c ln the last three years we feel that we have really come to know our spon- sor, Mrs. Ruth l-lamlin. We know her as a bundle of energy and ideas, en- thusiastically backing us up in all our schemes. She had the tremendous re- sponsibility of guiding and keeping pace with the numerous committees appointed for class activities. Whether we were selling Christmas cards, giving a benefit dance, or planning the de- tailed arrangements for our Gala Week Trip, l-lammie, as we affectionately call her, has indeed been the force behind the Senior Class. PRINCIPAL MR. FLOYD ln Mr. William Floyd we have a prin- cipal quick to meet the demands and needs of '42 and you in a changing world. l-le has through fine cooperation with faculty and students led the way toward making our school one of the most progressive in the Middle West. Defense projects, elimination of final examinations, early completion of work for seniors-these were among the necessary requirements of a busy year arranged by Mr. Floyd. l-le has been an important influence during the whole of our high school lite. 12 AND YOU

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SUPERINTENDENT MR. BURTSFIELD Appointed by the School Board for the last twenty-eight years to fill the office of Superin- tendent, Mr. Burtsfield has, indeed, a full time job on his hands. It is he who observes our prob- lems, reports them, and recommends a solu- tion. lt was largely through his efforts that our new school was built, and to his vision and fore- sight do we owe its beautiful setting. His keen interest in student life is reflected in the tem- po of a smoothly organized school system. THE MEN BEHIND THE MAN BOARD OF EDUCATION Comprising the Board of Education are Mr. R, S. Fouts, Sec- retary-Treasurer of the Tippecanoe County National Farm Loan Association, Mr. Ammon Swope, Associate Professor of Indus- trial Education of Purdue University, and Dr. Paul Risk, Dentist. This group establishes the policies of our school, and all expendi- tures of funds are approved by them. Although we do not often have the opportunity to become acquainted with the members of the Board, we are fully aware that Mr. Fouts, president, Mr. Swope, secretary, and Dr. Risk, treasurer, are vitally interested in the educational opportunities for '42 and you.

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FACULTY GUIDANCE The offices on either side of Mr. Floyd's are those of Miss Sinks and Mr. Tucker-Dean of Girls and Dean of Boys. In these two rooms you will always find students-conferring about activities, grades, or vocations, reading the college catalogues, or just talking with one or the other of the deans, It is here that a student can meet representatives of colleges, and with the help of Miss Sinks or Mr. Tucker may make the choices which will decide the course of his future. In our deans we have two sincere and understanding advisors. MR. LESLIE TUCKER MISS RUTH SINKS N-q..,,.