Westerville High School - Searchlight Yearbook (Westerville, OH)

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immea- At . Mr. Morris-Our Superintendent For the past eight years Mr. M. Ray Morris has been the man who has assumed the many responsibilities that are involved in the superintendency of the Westerville school system. Mr. Morris has gained state-wide recognition for his fine work as a school leader and received dividends -on his reputation this past year. as he was elected president of the Ohio Association of School Administrators. l-lowever, he has not let this recog- nition atfect his administrative program as Westerville is always first on his schedule. Mr. Bancroft-Cur Principal T. V. Bancroft, high school principal, could well carry the name, Mr, Busy. ln addition to the endless worlc as principal, he serves as faculty adviser for the Searchlight, the Student Senate. and during the golf season enters the coaching field. Mr. Bancroft is one of the few principals who sympathize with the students. The many hours that he spends with students giving them advice and trying to guide them has proved beneficial as many WHS graduates give Mr. Bancroft credit for their success. lt is his mild, good-natured manner which makes him a favorite among all the students. Page Five

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Page Four DEDICATION Contrary to tradition the Class ot '51 is making a dual dedication ot the 1951 yearbook, based upon the exceptional performance ot two comparatively new faculty members. We refer to Eugene Pierce, basketball coach, and to Paul R. Bowers, band director. Coach Pierce's achievement as a basketball mentor and a teacher distinguish him worthy ot the honor which we are conferring upon him. His uncanny insight into team personnel and ability to tutor them on the tech- nique ot the hardwood brought him considerable recognition last year-his tirst year ot coaching the Westerville bosketballers. Mr. Pierce is not the cold-blooded type ot coach so otten encountered. l'le has a warm personality that inspires the team to heights never reached by discipline alone. Westerville's seventy-tive piece marching band, its tricky tormations. and master- tul performances at the football games during the past three seasons retlect the ability of Paul Bowers, bandmaster supreme. Mr. Bowers has developed one of the tinest high school bands in the state. The halttime performances always resulted in exclama- tions of delight from Westerville and visiting fans alike. Band work under Mr. Bowers is not a monotonous routine but a constant source of achievement and satisfaction. lt is with sincere pleasure that we dedicate the 1951 Searchlight to Eugene Pierce and Paul Bowers-two faculty members who have won the respect and ad- miration of the entire student body. Seniors at '51 X Qiucea,

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Page Six MR. RALSTON-A SALUTE Westerville l-ligh School suttered a big loss in the early part ot this school year when Uncle Sam decided to make Joe Ralston a G. l. Joe. Mr. Ralston has been associated with the school system lor the past tive years. serving as Chemistry, Physics, and seventh grade Mathematics teacher. l'le had been a member ot the Naval Reserve since his discharge from the active Navy in World War lla Soon atter his arrival at Westerville he was nicknamed alter the famous break- tast toad Shredded Ralstons and called Shreddy. Shreddy was always ready for a good laugh. ln the classroom he always found time to kid with the students. The Class ot '51 wishes to salute Lt. J. A. Ralston who is now aboard the USS Gainard serving his country. Yes, Mr. Ralston, we've missed you in these Few months that you've been gone, and we do hope that you will return to Westerville as soon as possible.