Will Rogers High School - Lariat Yearbook (Tulsa, OK)

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lejt: Carl C. Beesley President right: Mrs. Opal Carllson Vice-President Board of Education Mrs. Ridge Bond William Butler Ray Conard Robert J. Riggs, Jr. Mrs. Virgil 0. Wood Serving on the Board of Education constitutes making decisions daily which apply to all aspects of the educational system of Tulsa.. These elected board members deal vith such specific prob- lems as cafeteria management, budget and finance, personnel and business rela- tions. The board functions through the use of committees on which the members serve. Special supen-isors are appointed to lead the various departments of all the schools of Tulsa. Such citizens are ap- pointed annually by the board. Through the continuous work of Dr. Mason, the Board of Education, department super- visors, principals and hundreds of teach- ers, Tulsa can claim an outstanding scho- lastic svstem.

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DR. CHARLES C. MASON Superintendent of Schools Dr. Mason Heads School Board The continuous improvement of educational facilities and the effective school system of Tulsa are due to the hard work and dedication of Charles C. Mason. As Superintendent of Schools and executive officer of the Board of Education, Dr. Mason has been noted for many years as an inno- vator of the highest possible education for the youth of Tulsa. Tulsa Public Schools, ranking among the top schools of the nation, speak well of his capa- bility as a leader. In maintaining his high standards. Dr. Mason daily takes into considera- tion many new ideas which might benefit the current system. Seeking the finest educational opportunities for the schools, he reviews new techniques of teaching, deals with individual school problems, and pursues new ideas for learning. His efforts have established a tradition of quality for which we are proud. 20

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Dr. Knight — A Tradition of Respect Dr. Raymond W. Knight, principal of Will Rogers High School, is recog- nized as one of the nation ' s leading secondary school administrators. A former president of the Oklahoma Education Association, and a member of the National Secondary Schools Principal ' s Association, he has been active in both local and national edu- cational circles for more than thirty years. For seventeen years. Dr. Knight has been a Roper, guiding Will Rogers to impressive scholastic records and national honors. In every phase of school activity, from assemblies and plays to student government and sports, he demonstrates his interest in education and his pride in the tra- ditions of Will Rogers High School. Guidance Staff— Dr. Knight, Mr. Smith, Mr. Notley, Mrs. Cordes, Mr. McGinty, Mr. Muncy, Miss Courtney, Mrs. Stidham, Mr. Darling, Mrs. Miller. Movie-actor Joel McCrea and Dr. Knight pause during the hectic schedule of Will Rogers Week. Dr. Knight takes time out from a demanding schedule to relax. 22