Middletown High School - Optimist Yearbook (Middletown, OH)

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. . I MARTIN EGELSTON BS., M. Niiami University Dean of Boys JAMES W. DIANA BS., M. Ed.. ivli8llli University Guidance Counselor The counselors advised scholastically HARRY C. ANDREVVS BS., Niorris Harvey Coiiege MA., Xvest Virginia University Counseling DEAN OF BOYS, Mr. Martin Egeiston, is an ever present help in the emotional and physi- cal problems of the boys in our high schooi. Noxn' in his fifth year at Middietown High School and fourth as Dean of Boys, Mr. Egeiston's many other duties include checking attendance and truancy. He is also responsihie for disciplinary action taken in conjunction with parents and truancy courts. In addition to his duties as Dean, Mr. Egeiston is director of the Adult Evening School and the Mianii Academic Center. Mr. James Diana's time is devoted to counsel- ing junior students. He assists them in planning their schedules so that they wiii he prepared to enter the profession or trade of their choice. Mr. Harry Andrews helps M.H.S. students prepare a well ioaianced schedule. He checks to he certain that the students course of study will give him a sufficient number of credits for grad- uation.

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THE COUNSELING AND GUIDANCE DEPARTMENT is headed hy Mr. Rohert Kra- mer, who counsels the memlaers of the senior class. Mr. Kramer's main responsibility is in advising seniors ahout college or vocational schools. In addition, Mr. Kramer schedules representatives from area colleges who spealc to students about their college enrollment. Making certain that each senior has a sufficient numloer of credits for grad- uation is one of his most important taslcs. The counseling department also help seniors in filling out their applications for the three local scholar- ships offered. The ones available are the Gardner Scholarship, open to students who plan to attend private schools: the Armco Scholarship for those interested in science, engineering, and math: and the Champion Paper Scholarship available to anyone. I-Tmfmt, .t,, in ,WW .,..,..,,..,l...,,.- .... ,... - .... W. ROBERT B. KRAMER BS. in Ed., Miami University NLS. in H.P.E.R., lndiana Universiy Guidance many Middies have reached their goals. Mrs. Rozella Sixt as secretary to the counseling staff assists Patti Fruauft with her problem. Among her duties are sending students' transcripts to the colleges of their choice and checking guidance materials. 25

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MRS. RHODA SI-IULL B.A.. Ashury College Dean of Girls MARION DIXON Counseling. English MILLER AB.. lvlount Holyoke College and the deans offered emotional aid. DEAN OF' GIRLS, Mrs. Rhoda SI1uII, is one of the husiest people at IVLHS. Mrs. Shull exe- cutes her many and various duties in her new office on the first floor. Her services range from filing tardy permits and honor cards, and ad- ministering iirst aid, to the more serious social prohlems concerning truancy and police and juve- nile courts. She always has a sympathetic ear for all girls at lvliddletown. Nlrs. Eula Barnette is secretary for hoth deans and finds her first year at lVI.H.S. quite interesting. Mrs. MHTIOII Nliller, senior counselor, and Mrs. Ruth Flanagan, counselor of the sophomores, hoth teach classes daily in addition to their coun- seling duties. Their johs involve arranging the students' schedules for future years and lceeping in mind hoth a Well-halanced schedule and ade- quate credits lor graduation. 27 RUTH FLANAGAN BS., East Carolina College IVLA.. Ensi Carolina College Cogmseling, Physiology