Eastern High School - Lantern Yearbook (Lansing, MI)

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In the time that Mr. Don Johnson has been principal at Eastern, newest addition to the school which will be completed sometime in many improvements have been made. Here he examines plans for the the early fall.

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l Scoring a dive . . . T hereiv cz time OF... the faculty. Their time starts early each day as they enter the schoolg their time is spent pursuing the career they chose-teaching. ln the course of a day they face many new problems. There are always questions from students, tests to grade, lectures to give, and discussions to lead. After school, their time is spent coaching teams, helping confused students, and directing play and musical rehearsals. Nights are filled with countless papers to correct, lessons to prepare, games to attend, and clubs to advise. As time goes on they see many students pass by, and soon realize their importance as members of . . . Just clowning around the Faculty

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Administrators guide the The trio authorizing and directing the administration and functioning of Eastern High School consists of Mr. Don F. Johnson, Mr. Joseph Rousseau, and Miss Eleanor Doersam. Their abilities in guiding and leading Eastern is shown through many facets of their duties. Mr. Johnson, principal at Eastern High School, included in his range of experience the positions of assistant principal for five years and of wrestling coach for ten years. Observing classes, attending curriculum and Board of Education meet- ings, and supervising the day-to-day functioning of the school exemplified the diversification of the principal's duties. Mr. Rousseau has now held the position of assistant principal for five years. Dealing with student attendance and issuing permits required much diligence and perseverance of character which Mr. Rousseau has certainly maintained. In his advisor capacity, Mr. Rousseau has advised Student Council and the Junior Board of Education. Miss Doersam, assistant principal, previously a counselor and physical education teacher, managed a busy and varied schedule daily. Miss Doersam's wide range of activities in- cluded supervising club activities, advising Eastern's chapter of the National Honor Society, and participating in this year's musical Oklahoma 7' From the appearance of the many papers on her desk Miss Doersam proves that an administrator s Job never ends operation of Eastern Don't let this picture deceive you-Mr. Rousseau isn't actually raiding a student's locker but merely inspecting lt.