Altus Senior High School - Bulldog Yearbook (Altus, OK)

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MR. W. C. DAVIS has both M.A. and M.S. degrees from the University of Oklahoma, is junior counselor, and adult education director for Southwestern Oklahoma. MRS. ERSA KIKER is a graduate of Graves-Bamhart Business College, Madison, Wisconsin. As secretary to the principal she keeps attendance records, supplies transcripts, answers innumerable questions daily. MR. ADRAIN RANKIN holds an M.A. and guidance certif- icate from Oklahoma State University. He counsels soph- omores and seniors, administers testing program. MRS. BUD SPRUIELL attended Southwest Teachers' College, San Marcos, Texas, helps teachers in preparation for testing programs, assists students in securing needed information. MRS. BOB WENK attended the University of New Mexico and came to the high school staff as a teacher's aide for the first time this year. She is cashier for the cafeteria dur- ing the three lunch periods. If it were a military base it would be the command post, if it were a huge corporation it would be the executive suite, but it is neither of these . . . it's Altus High School, and the administrative per- sonnel are executives, but they also are friends, counselors and advisors. For students, arrival at Altus High begins at the pincipal's and guidance counselor's office, and they immediately sense the we do care attitude. Student volunteers take them from class to class, introduce them to instructors. For seniors, constant checking and re-checking of records, and early remedial scheduling, helps avoid last minute heart- breaks. It is an office dedicated to student service. 23 CARD FILE of new students is studied by Mr. W. C. Davis, junior counselor.

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ADMINISTRATION Principal’s offices academic, athletic, activity focal point Ask Mr. Starr, he'll probaby be able to do some- thing about it, is a familiar philosophy with both students and faculty at Altus High. New in the position as principal, Mr. Bill Starr brings years of experience to the office from former assignments as attendance and athletic director and classroom teacher. BELOW: If it's important, Mr. Starr will announce it second or fifth hour. Messages for a few students are delivered without disturbing all classes. AT RIGHT: Mr. Starr as AHS faculty head conducts monthly meetings and additional ones as needed. Atmosphere is informal, but efficient. Everything is planned. ATTENDANCE DIRECTOR for 1000 students is a major assignment, but Mr. Arthur Young still can call a major portion of the student body by name. LIASON between all sports programs, and physical fitness classes, Mr. Bob Wenk, athletic director for the schools, must plan schedules a year, even two years in advance. 22

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FINE ARTS Music, art students use talent in abundant school activities MR. KENNETH COX, M.A., was graduated from Oklahoma City University and North Texas State University. He teaches vocal music and is a nationally known specialist on the changing voice. MR. LARRY HARRIS, M.T., and B.M.E., attended West Texas State University and Southwestern State College. He is head band director and teaches music theory and stageband. MRS. ADRON HARRIS; B.A., attended Oklahoma University and S.W.S.C. She teaches Art I at Altus High. MR. DEAN HEARN, Bachelor of Music Education, attended West Texas State at Cameron. He is assistant band director at Altus High. MRS. RICHARD MAFFRY, B.S., attended Northeast Missouri State Teachers College. She teaches Art II and Art III. MR. DOIS L. PACE, received his masters from Southwestern State College and also attended West Texas University. He is assistant band director at A.H.S. Vocal music, band, and art students of Altus High School are involved in numerous entertainment activities. Students in each subject performed for other schools, organizations, fellow students, and parents. Constant practice kept at peak of perfec- tion, as pupils worked hard at afternoon and night sessions. Climax of fine arts year was combination of all students' talent in edification of the all-school production My Fair Lady. DISPLAYING ENTHUSIASM for the holidays is director of music, Mr. Kenneth Cox. Tree was selected by Mr. Cox and decorated by vocal music students. PROUD OF THE AWARDS achieved by That Altus Band, Mr. Larry Harris prepares to place trophies in the band hall honor case.