Marion High School - Cactus Yearbook (Marion, IN)

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Working together keeps us on top These groups of people all contrib- uted to the efficient operation of MHS. Without one of them, our school could not have run as smoothly. MHS, as a whole, depended on each one of these people to do their very important and specific jobs. ssxxvff - vel Secretaries were very important and had much to do with the running of our school. They saw that the students re- ceived their report cards planned the sporting events calender for the year and reminded students of school activi- ties. There were twelve secretaries who all worked eight hours a day. Annette Dunning personal secretary to Vice- Principal William lones said that she thoroughly enjoyed her work because she has the opportunity to become ac- quainted with many students. Secretaries often serve as a go-between for stu- dents and faculty members. Annette Dunnings duties are to assist William jones. 'L l Q . Q it We 49x .,,..,..................f.---- 1 r . I . . I . I . 28 Working Together Superman may needed a costume and telephone booth to turn into a super- person, but here counselors needed nei- ther of these props to become super people. Another name for counselors could have been the super seven. Coun- selors put in seven hours a day'while they arrange all student schedules. A big responsibility of the counselors was to organize the PSAT and SAT tests. These tests were important because they determined a students college place- ment. Counselors also helped college bound students by securing information concerning scholarships and financial aid programs. Probably, the most hectic time of year for all counselors was the spring, as then arena scheduling was in process. All counselors agreed that there were many benefits to their difficult jobs. Get- ting to know a number of students, and helping people with problems were two duties that all counselors found to be re- warding. A primary responsibility of counselors was to help students in the organization of their classes. Herb Morgan helped many students with schedules. Teachers make up one of the most im- portant working groups in today's world. There were many teachers who did more than just lecture, give assignments, and grade tests. Ron Hickland taught Health and P.E. as well as coached the cross country team. Also, Larry Liddle taught P.E. classes and coached the var- sity basketball team. Many other teach- ers were involved in clubs. Teresa Fratus was in charge of the Spanish club, while Bruce Brandle used his weekend time for NOVUS field trips. Many teachers went on school trips as chaperones. This year, Lael Littlefield and Sharon Con- yers chaperoned a trip to Cozanell, a city located in Mexico. The extra effort shown by these teach- ers exhibits the interest some teachers have in creating a more interesting, as well as educational atmosphere at MHS. As most students realize, Algebra is one of the most difficult subjects offered at MHS. Mave Bald- win seems to be considering a challenging prob- -lem.

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. ui '-1 'Y ii QA, - ' If! I Ava 'if . Greg Bowden sees many advan- tages to his mother's secretarial job at MHS. Having mom at school is convenient, stated Greg When- ever I need something, such as money, I can get it from Mom. AI- so continued Greg, If I need to ask Mom a question about something, she is right here. Eld0nna's opinion of this situ- ation is much the same as Greg's. lt it's olt with Greg, it's ok with me, said Eldonna. I love my ioh, and vvouldn'I want to change a thing. Eldonna and Greg maintain a good relationship. This is evident in their home situation. Greg helps me out whenever he can, stated Eldonna. He is just great to have around. Greg Bowden found it a tonxeniente to have his mother, Eldonna Bowden, working as a setretary in the ottite at MHS. To principal Richard Persingcr there were two students in his school that vveren't quite thc samc as other students. They vvcrc his daughter lody, and his son Craig Although, Persinger said, It y kids had gotten into troublc I would have treated them thc samc as any other student. Craig, a sophomore, said that having his father as a principal really didn't annoy him. I try accept the situation, stated Craig Iody, a senior, wasn't as lucky as her brother in her sophomorc ycar It bothered me a lot ii tc 1 grade, but l've gotten used to it she stated. -L, ottit e didn't alxxaxs mean trouhle MHS. All in the Famih 2 Persinger said that he tricd to keep school out of his homc litc . Craig said, I don't tell him hon o run the school, and he dot sn t tcll me how to be a student. For thc Persingers it seems to be working x For Craig and lodv Persinger the printipil ther Richard Persinger is the print

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Principal Richard Persinger and Assis Students formed the largest single body in our school. There were 'l7 stu- dents to every teacher. Therefore, the students assistance in the school func- tions was essential. Teachers aides helped faculty members by grading pa- pers and running errands. Members of the Usher Corp and Ambassadors worked with administrators in assisting visitors to the school. Groups such as the band 26th Street Singers and the ath- letic teams performed for the commu- nity throughout the school year. An extensive library is one of MHS s best features. David Klatt uses the library as a study hall where he completes a project. --ff , -4- fl' tant Principals Ralph Wynne lesse Tay lor and William lones come together to form a very vital piece in the school pic ture Each had specific duties which pro vide the student body and faculty with the educational atmosphere necessary to the smooth running of the school Richard Persinger oversaw and pro vided assistance with all the activities of the school Helping Persinger the assis tant principals had specific areas in which they worked Ralph Wynn was in charge of all student activities including graduation and National Honor Society. The curriculum was under the watchful eye of lesse Taylor while William lones managed business and facilities. Listening to student gripes occupies a large part of Principal Persinger s time. This time is not wasted. however as communication is important. Working Together 29