Whitmer High School - Oracle Yearbook (Toledo, OH)

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M14 Walleer...A Fwknd to All OR this milestone 25th yearbook, it seems proper to step back from the daily buzz of activities for a clearer perspective of Whitrner in 1954-55 . Our mainspring is the personal dedication of our faculty to the goal of making each student's three years with us beneficial andpleas- ant to an optimal degree and to the enthusiastic and friendly co-oper- ation of our students . Changing values in a complex postschool world dictate the ne- cessity for a school philosophy which is sensitive to the possibil- ity of improvement. What was excellent twenty-five years ago will be barely satisfactory today and totally unsatisfactory tomorrow. Our yardstick for each decision made mustbe: is this for the best in terests of our student body? A school program must meet pupil needs of widely varying natures, but our basic goals for all graduates include: hi h 1-Q a skill in the use of our language through the media of reading, and writing- -- an understanding of our physical world through the media of mathematics and science--- a concept of our social world through the media of history, economics, and civics, which would make possible a responsible participationinademocratic society - - - a knowledge of oneself for wise vocational planning, for social and emotional maturation, and for an appreciation and response to the high moral and ethical code which is our spiritual heritage . We have been successful only to the degree in which your lives reflect this training . With kindest personal regards, rr:- 13 A . C . Walker, Principal

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Proudb Pwfenting Loyal 'fftvzcyn X , .1 S if 1 HE 1955 Oracle would like to help a certain member of the faculty celebrate his twenty-five years at Whitmer. He can only be recognized as Smiling Stace Donald A . Stacy graduated from Bowling Green State University in 1930 with a Bachelor of Science degree . He then came to Whitmer and began teaching Physical Education and Biology, along with being coach of all athletic activities. He retumed to Bowling Green State University in 1937 and received his B.A. and M .A. degrees In 1944, he taught health and started as baseball coach, which he has been ever since. He was advisor of both the graduating classes of 1945 and 1951 and also in 1945 was advisor of the yearbook. In 1930, he and Mrs. Gladys Rust initiated the Whitmer Circus and this year has marked the twentieth time it has been presented. Throughout his twenty-five years his hard work and loyalty has made him a part of Whitmer that shall never be forgotten. sf 12 'X

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THE FACULTY Soccer Philip W. Alvarado Vivian M. Bertram Margaret Ann Bires B,in Ed. University of Toledo B, in Ed. University of Toledo B. in Ed. University of Toledo Psychology, Journalism Mathematics Physical Education ,ai Elizabeth Louise Brovm Robert Conroy B, A. University of Toledo B. S, in Ed. B. L. S. Western Reserve Univ. Bowling Green State Univ. M, A, Ed. University of Toledo Basketball Coach, Family Librarian Living, History Virginia Dekle Vela FOIll3il16 B, S.in Ed. William and Mary A.B. Northwestem University World History Mathematics 14 Clyde L . Brown B. S. in Ed. Bowling Green State Univ. Choir Harvey J. Davis B. S. in Ed. Missouri State College M.E. University of Toledo Dean of Boys, Civics g -.-W-ff-ff? Charles Foster B,S.in Ed. Ohio Northem Univ. English, Biology