Kokomo High School - Sargasso Yearbook (Kokomo, IN)

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The School Board and Administrative Council SCHOOL BOARD, FRONT ROW: Mr. away, treasurer. SECOND ROW: Mr. Cas5ida, secretory; Mr. J. O. Finley, president; Mr. Charles F. Hath- srrill Brunk, Mrs. Jotin E. Fell, Mr. Otho Simpson, Mr. Glen Shelton. The chief task performed by the School Board was two-fold. First, the Board was responsible for seeing that State school lows were observed; and, secondly, it tried to understond and carry out the wishes of the local community. Seven members composed the School Board, two of whom were appointed from Center Township. One of the two town- ship-residing trustees was appointed by the Judge of the Su- perior Court; the other was appointed by the Judge of the Circuit Court. The remaining five members were from Kokomo and were appointed for a term of three years, but only two new members were appointed this year. This staggering of oppoinfments assures the Board of always having a majority of experienced members. Meetings were held on the first and third Mondays of each month and were open to the public. The formation of educational policy was one of the signifi- cant functions of the Board. Its policies set up a framework within which the Superintendent and his staff could carry out their assigned duties. Together they made plans, rules, and regulations considering recommendations of principals, parent- teacher groups, and interested citizens of the community. One of the duties performed by the Board was the appointment of all the school personnel upon recommendation from the Super- intendent. The Board also planned budgets, decided upon the salary for teachers, and solved problems that arose. The Board has solved the problem of rapidly increasing enrollments by changing the schools to a 6-3-3 system. With the progress of this change have come numerous tasks of accepting plans for, and approving construction of new school buildings. Kokomo was fortunate to have such leaders as composed our School Board. Their work was arduous, and their position was one of responsibility, but their efforts hove met with success. Mr. J. O. Finley, Schoal Board president. ling ' s agenda.

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Leadership of School Administration As students of KHS, we owe a great deal to those people who have provided us with the proper academic training. Among the members of the KhIS administration, one of the most valuable is Mr. Kenneth Crook. Mr. Crook, Assistant Principal and Guidance Director at KHS, has become invaluable to the students. The scholastic tests, which were handled by Mr. Crook, gave students a better idea of their abilities. Besides handling the scholarship and testing programs, he directed the activities of Freshman Day and Col- lege Night. Freshman Day, which was held on September 5, was a program designed to introduce incoming freshmen to KHS, while College Night, which was held on October 10, acquainted the upperclassmen with the university of their choice. Mr. Crook received his A.B. at Manchester College and his M.A. at Ball State Teachers College. MR. FARMER A friendly and familiar face in the crowded halls of Kokomo High is that of our principal, Mr. O. I. Farmer. Graduating from Indiana University with a B.S. in Social Studies and an M.A. in Education, he is well versed in several phases of education. Al- though Room 207 is the site of his work, he often quietly ap- pears in a classroom to watch the fruit of his labors ripen. Under ten years of his careful guidance, KHS has become not only one of the biggest but also one of the best high schools in the state. Although his duties as head of the twenty-five hundred member KHS family occupy a great deal of his time, Mr. Farmer leads a very full private life. At home he proudly answers to the title of grandfather. He also takes on active port in several community organizations and is as avid a sports fan as you will find in Kokomo.

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Study Problems and Projects of Our School The Administrative Council is a vital part of the system under v hich Kokomo High School is efficiently run. The duties of the body are to advise and assist the principal in establishing school policies and regulating the different courses. The four permanent members of the Council are Mr. O. I. Farmer, president; Mr. Kenneth Crook, vice-president; Miss Estella G. Pearce, secretary; and Mr. Roland DuBois, treasurer. The remaining five dele- gates are faculty members. They are to represent the teachers and bring their ideas and suggestions before the Council for consideration. The teachers who were elected by the teachers to serve this year are Mr. Lee Dixon, Mr. Charles Franklin, Miss Helen Kay, Mr. Edward Phillips, and Miss Lyia Sill. There are many phases of planning over which the Adminis- trative Council has control. They discuss and approve any change in curriculum or rules that affect the school as a whole. A new time table for the Physical Education Department was put into effect. This year was the first time that such a plan was used. The course was taken daily for one semester, instead of the usual three days a week for two semesters. This new plan left half a year open for either an elective or a study hall. Parents ' Night was another project which was sponsored by the Council. At this program, parents were given the opportunity to discuss their child and his progress with his teachers. This was valuable in helping to coordinate his home and school lives. This project, started three years ago, has become on annual occur- rence in the Kokomo High School program. In previous years the Council has provided special and early morning classes, considering the needs of all students. The Administrative Council meets once a month to act upon problems, large and small. One of its main duties near the end of the year is to select a speaker for commencement. Kokomo High School can be proud of its Administrative Coun- cil and the work it is doing to meet the students ' needs. ADMINISTRATIVE COUNCIL: FRONT ROW; Mr. Lee Dixon, Mr. Roland DuBois, Mr. O. I. Former, Mr. Ken- neth Crook, Miss Estella Pearce. SECOND ROW: Mr. Charles Franklin, Miss LyIa Sill, Mr. Edward Phillips, Miss Helen Kay. 19