The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1921-04-14

U. f. LOOMS, the past three months
sstant superintendent of the Keno
"a City school and prior to that time
Iperintendent of the schools of Wau-
esha, was unanimously elected super
tendent of the schools of Kenosha for
re year 1922 to succeed Mrs. Mary
Bradford by the board of education
cts regular meeting on Tuesday eve
ing. The salary for the coming year
tas left at $4,000, the same which has
cen paid the present superintendent
ir. LOomis was elected to fill the va
ancy created recently when Mrs. Mary
J. Bradford resigned her position here
order that she might devote her
ime exclusively to research work
Jhich she now has under consideration.
The new school official has during the
me he has served as assistant super
ltendent here, been highly efficient
nd his success there has resulted i'll
lis advancement to the position of
superintendent. The board also voted
IN the recommendation of the commit
ee on teachers to abolish the position
f assistant superintendent, which has
created in order that person might be
rained in the work of the school exc
cutive before Mrs. Bradford gave over
her position.
A Leading Educator.
Mr.. Loomis is a graduate of Beloit
college, has earned the Masters Degree
for graduate work in Psychology and
Education, has twice enrolled as grad
uate student in the School of Educa-
ion of Chicago University, and by
study and travel, has kept in close
touch with the advance of educational
questions and practices.
His experience as superintendent Of
schools covers a period of twenty years
and the excellence of his work and his
high rank among the leading educators
Of the state is proof of his ability.
Had Varied Experience.
He has had experience as Institute
Conductor, Normal school lecturer, and
n 1918, was invited to deliver series
If lectures on school administration in
he Summer School of Education in
Beloit college.
The numerous elective positions to
which he has been chosen by his as
rociates, including the presidency of
State Superintendent Association and
treasurership of the Wisconsin Teach
ers' association for the past eight
years, a position which he still holds,
prove his recognized standing among
school men.
Successful in Other Lines.
In addition to school experience,
Mr.. LOOMS has had a successful prac-
cal experience of two years as secre-
airy of the Board of Directors and
Sales Manager of an established manu-
featuring concern, an experience par
ticularly valuable to an administrator
who must work in close contact with
business men in furthering the work of
the schools.
Mr.. LOOMS has had the advantage Of
q first hand knowledge of the work
done in Kenosha schools, and close
association with the excellent work Of
Mrs. Bradford, and is in position to
carry forward the work without inter-
ruption or loss of time.
Praise for Mrs. Bradford.
The committee in presenting their
report paid high tribute to the devoted
and efficient service of Mrs. Mary D..
Bradford and declared that it was with
reluctance that her resignation was
accepted The committee suggested
that in view of her long and eminent
service and in appreciation of the
great service she has done for the
schools of this city, Mrs. Bradford be
elected Superintendent Emeritus of the
schools of Kenosha at salary of
$1,000 a year for the coming year to
involve no obligation on her part ex-
cept such suggestions as to the man
agement of the schools which she
might volunteer to the new official.
Because of the present finances of the
board, this motion was found inadvis-
able and was withdrawn without a for
\mal vote.
Glerum is Reelected.
Following the regular meeting of the
old board, the new board convened for
its first meeting and after the prelim-
mary steps in organization were taken,
elected Commissioner Jay B. Glerum
president of the board for the ensu-
ing year. Mr.. Glerum has served in
this capacity for the past four years
and his reelection is tribute to his
efficient and faithful service.
Miss Ella F. Powers was unanimously
chosen as secretary of the board and
he members Of the committee on com
nittees were elected as follows:
Chairman, Commissioner Flug; Com
missioners Anderson, Powell, Wallis,