Guy E. Johnson, principal of Welland High and Vocational School 1923-1943
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Title
Guy E. Johnson, principal of Welland High and Vocational School 1923-1943
Subject
Guy E. Johnson
Description
Black and white photograph of a portrait of Guy E. Johnson, principal of Welland High and Vocational School from 1923-1943, photo is undated.
On page 49 of "The History and Development of Welland High and Vocational School 1854-1979" it reads:
"In April 1943, Mr. Johnson was offered a position with the Department of Education. At a special meeting, the Board paid tribute to him as an educator, a good organizer, careful administrator, and a man of high ideals and Christian character who among his teachers was held in high esteem... During his principalship Mr. Johnson had introduced many innovations and changes. Among these were an improved system of school records with individual cards, lockers for every student which permitted the introduction of the rotary system, a school library and the appointment of a librarian as well as a salary schedule for teachers. In addition Mr. Johnson had played a large part in the erection of the Vocational School."
On page 49 of "The History and Development of Welland High and Vocational School 1854-1979" it reads:
"In April 1943, Mr. Johnson was offered a position with the Department of Education. At a special meeting, the Board paid tribute to him as an educator, a good organizer, careful administrator, and a man of high ideals and Christian character who among his teachers was held in high esteem... During his principalship Mr. Johnson had introduced many innovations and changes. Among these were an improved system of school records with individual cards, lockers for every student which permitted the introduction of the rotary system, a school library and the appointment of a librarian as well as a salary schedule for teachers. In addition Mr. Johnson had played a large part in the erection of the Vocational School."
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Unknown
Source
Welland Public Library Local History Collection
Date
Undated
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Format
Black and white photograph
Type
Still image
Identifier
"The History and Development of Welland High and Vocational School 1854-1979" LHC 373.71339 Tan - p. 32
Coverage
Welland
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Collection
Citation
Unknown, “Guy E. Johnson, principal of Welland High and Vocational School 1923-1943,” Welland Public Library Local History, accessed May 4, 2024, https://omeka.wellandlibrary.ca/items/show/10647.