Evening Star Newspaper, September 13, 1923, Page 9

Kramer Elected Central High . Principal; Haycock Advanced School Board Appointments Result of Robert A. Maurer’s Resignation—Green- wood Asks Public Views Be Heard. The most important change in the administrative force of the District's Public school system during the in- Cumbency of Supt. Frank W. Ballou Wwill be made on October 1, when As- sistant Supt. Stephen E. Kramer is transferred to the principalship of Central High School and Robert L. Haycock, supervising principal of the third division, advances to the as- sistant superintendency. The rearrangement of the adminis- trative officers, a result of the resigna- tion of Robert A. Maurer, principal of Central since 1920, was approved by the board of education at its initial | fall meeting, yesterday afternoon in the Franklin School. Tries to Block Transfer. An effort to block temporarily the transter of Mr. Kramer was made by Ernest Greenwood, vice president of the board. The vacancy in the as- sistant superintendency, Mr. Green- wood warned, would leave a serious situation in the school system. He also asked the board and Ballou if the change would meet with pub- lic approval, emphasizing that the officlals should protect themselves against criticism by the public Mr. Greenwood declared that he did not question the propriety of the shifting of Assistant Supertintendent Kramer, but wanted to know just how the school board acted in such issues. “It has been frequently said that the board has never any regard for the opinion, the judgment or the desire of those persons, who are most | not favor the transfer of Mr. it Dr. tive interest in appointments, and en- deavor to determine whether or not the appointement, without regard to the experience or ability or interest of the candidate, is to the best inter- ests of the immediate community, and the school which is Involved. In other words, 1 am trying to say that I belleve this board should protect itself against any possible protest. “And possibly for the reason I am 0o old to learn how to function as a rubber stamp, I think we are not asking too much of the superintend- ent when we ask him to place on record a definite opinion as to the attitude of the alumn! assiciation, the teachers in Central High School, the citigens' assoclations, and any other groups which may be justified in claiming an interest.” Successor Is Named. Dr. Ballou answered that as far as he knew all of the groups concerned in the shifting of Mr. Kramer were pleased with the change. Then Mr. Greenwood indicated that he would Kramer ared to his posi- Ballou was not p recommend a successor Mr. Haycock w en nomi- by the superintendent, and promoted to the assistant superin- tendency by a unanimous vote As each of the proposed changes came up for consideration Supt. Bal- lou prefaced them with laudatory re- marks for the officers concerned. superintendent paid a glowing tribute to Mr. Kramer and Mr. Haycock, pointing out that each was peculiarly well qualified for the new positions “In my judgment the length, quality and character of Mr. Kramer's service The | THE EVENING STAR, WASHINGTON, Ds wood School, 18§92. “Promoted to principal of the Force School, 1899. f “Promoted to supsrvising yrincipal, sixth division, 1905. “Promoted to director of interme- diate instruction, 1908. “Transferred to supervising princi- pal, third division, 1911, “Promoted to assistant superintend- ent, 1914, “In his position s assistant super- intendent Mr. Kramer has abundantly justified the good judgment of those who have been responsible for pro- moting him from time to time until he was made subordinate onlv to the superintendent. During my three years of service I have found him a wise counselor and an able executive and adminietrative officer. “He knows the school system and fs familiar with every phase of its work. He knows personally most of the em- ployes, His interest in the welfare of the school system and of every person connected with it has been manifest on every hand. It will be impossible to fill completely his posi- tion at headquarters Well Qualified for Task. “Mr. Kramer's high sense of per- sonal responsibility has made him unsparing of himself in his devotion to the altogether too burdensome duties of his official position. ~ His deep Interest in boys and giris and salesman of ability a apply. Kindly apply by particulars his large comprehension of the edu- cational possibilities, which the prin- cipalship of Central High School offer, have prompted him to ask for the change. Undoubtedly his educational service to Washington as principal of the Central High School will be more direct, more vital, and more enduring than his work as assistant superin- tendent could be made under present conditions. Washington should con- gratulate itself that the position to which he goes 18 to be o ably filled. “The superintendent rejoices in Mr. Kramer's success in the past and looks forward with confident expec- tation that he will succeed equally !well in the future, in the new work which he is about to assume. The superintendent is also happy that Mr. Kramer is to continue fin the school service, where his advice and counsel on. education matters will be available to the superintendent.” Hayeock G. W. U. Graduate. Mr. Haycock, who becomes assistant superintendent October 1, is a grad- uate of the Washington high school, the Washington normal school and George Washington University, re- celving the A. M. degree from the latter institution. ' He was first ap- pointed to the District school system in_1895. Mr. Haycock’s first official position higher than that of grade school principal his appointment was in LT nd experience. Only those with proven selling ability and with strong refereunces as to character need Previous motor truck selling ex- perience not essential. : letter, giving full [ lIIIIlIIIIII|IIIIIIIIII|IIIL" SALESMAN We have an opening for an energetic 1914 as supervising principal of the third division, where he succeeded Mr. Kramer, who then became assistant. superintendent. During Mr. Haycock's incumbency as supervising nrineipal the third division grew rapidly (orue the most populous division in the city. This section, lying north of Florida venue between Rock Creek Park and he Soldlers’ Home and extending to Takoma, contains several of the largest elementary schools in the city. Has Wide Experie: Mr. Haycock comes to his new pesi- tlon with nine years of experience gained during his administration of one of the most difficult groups in the school system. In addition to the regular supervisory work he has been C, THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, 1923 in charge of rescarch and measur ment in the first nine divisions and the high schools. Thus Mr. Haycock influence as an educator rendered in the schoois has been felt beyond the bounds of his own division. The resignation of Mr. Maurer as rincipal of Washington's largest Righ school becomes. effective tember 30. nation to the b ‘Mr. Maurer_ | University of Wisco: uate of the law school of University, with an LL. B. deg: 1906 and an LL. M. degree in 1810, In addition to his_work as principal of Central High School Mr. Maurer has for some years, with thé pérmis- sion of the superintendent, lectured on ep- In submitting his resig- Dr. Ballou sald: constitutional law at Georgetown | Central High School, 1919, Law School. He leaves the public| “Promoted to principal school service to become professor of | High School, 1920. w in the Law School of Georgetown | “Mr. Maurer has made Unlve;fll(y_ lll a much ‘]fll;',!:l; k:.lu;y | record in the public ech: Mr. Maurer's Record. “Mr. Maurer has served the school system for eighteen years, as follows: | “Appointed teacher of history, Cen- tral High Scheol, in 190. “romoted to head of department of higtory, 1907, “Gratited leave of absence for war of Central an enviablo Is of Wash- , head of depart- ment and prineipal. His scholastic training, his educational viston and his splendid personal qualities have combined to win for him a warm place in the hedrts of the pupils, among the faculty and among the patrons of the school.” Kramer's Salary, $3,800. The board voted to give Mr. Kramer as principal of Central a_salary of tinued on Ten age.) igtory, 1919, “Promoted to assistant principal, Can You Afford NOT to Deal With Us? 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