Elston High School - Elstonian Yearbook (Michigan City, IN)

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Across from Elston is a small build- ing known as the Administrations building. Though its size is somewhat insignificant, the activity inside is not. Here. decisions are made that influ- ence the lives of countless people. Ad- ministrative officials function within this building to shape the lives of each child enrolled in the Michigan City Area School System. Mr. James Wagner served as the ex- ecutive member of the School Board and as Superintendent of all public schools. In charge of the curriculum for grades kindergarten through twelfth was Mr. Warren Jones. He also served as the director ot staff and principals. Mr. Richard Cook oversaw financial matters. His duties included balancing the budget, paying bills, writing checks and adjusting expenditures. Transpor- tation was Mr. Charles Abraham's call- ing. Between supervising and main- taining the buses, he advised the cus- todians. In charge of legal matters was administrative assistant Mr. Merlyn Bartlett. All legal problems were solved in his office. Working along with these men were Elston's own administrative force. Mr. Robert Harbart, in his second year as principal, guided Elston through an- other successful year. Assisted by Mr. Robert Rumsey and Mr. Joyce Castle, these three worked as a team to tackle all disciplinary and attendance prob- lems. The stacks of paperwork were organized and taken care of by secre- taries Mrs. Larson, Mrs. Bell and Mrs. Chapman. Mrs. Rhinehart, acting as treasurer, handled book rentals and money matters. Harriet Wright some- how handled the disastrous job of at- tendance with ease. Mr. Wagner Mr. Jones Mr. Cook Mr. Bartlett Mr. Abraham Mr. Harbart Mrst Castle Mr, Rumsey Mrs. Larson Directors View Scene