Normandy High School - Saga Yearbook (Normandy, MO)

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Junior Principals The administrators of the ,lunior High School also added their support and talents to the carrying out of the philosophy of the Normandy schools. Mr. Ji. R. Gunnell, Principal of Normandy Junior High, and Mr. C. J. McCartney, Assistant Principal, worked wholeheartedly for the success of this endeavor. Thus the basic principles for the Normandy Consolidated School District-grades six to twelve-were evolved. Having completed another successful year at Normandy, these competent leaders looked forward to continually widening opportunities in the new junior building. With the new and modern equip- ment available, a more interesting and satisfactory course of study could be arranged and employed in the classrooms. These leaders were desirous of the completion of the new Junior High School building by September, 1950. All students have expressed the hope that this wish might be fulfilled by the time the next semester has begun. The goals that were aimed for by these admin- istrators included: an adjustment period for further ,Yi Assistant Principal, Normandy Iunior High School Assist Students Pcxqe Ten .aqnlf , A Principal, Normandy Iunior High School education and adult lifeg an exploration in the field of curricular and extracurricular subject matter, a study of each pupil's mental and social capabilities, provision for opportunities to develop a widening range of cultural, racial, civic, and recreational inter- estsg and the guidance of pupils in discovering their specialized interests, aptitudes, and abilities as a basis for decisions regarding future educational oppor- tunities and vocational decisions. judged by these goals, the students of the Junior High School seemed well on their way to a bright and happy future. They, too, had been prepared to take their place as useful citizens in our community, state and nation. Mr. Gunnell and Mr. McCartney, working cooper- atively with the faculty of the Junior High School, gave the students inspiration and guidance in their quests for knowledge. They were always ready and willing to give suggestions on any problem brought to them by the students. With tact and understanding these administrators promoted good will throughout the school. To their untiring efforts we shall always be indebted.

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New Philosoph Assisting in the execution of this far-reaching philosophy was the Principal of Normandy High School, Mr. R. D. Shouseg the Assistant Principal, Mr. C. E. Potterg and the Guidance Director of Normandy, lVlr. Walter C. Bergmann. They won the admiration and esteem of the faculty and the student body by their untiring efforts toward the betterment of Normandy. ln all phases of the school program they lent a wise, helping hand. ls Normandy meeting the needs of youth? This important question required an honest answer. ln an attempt to determine how well the courses and practices of the school were producing the desired results, Evaluation Committees of parents, pupils, and teachers were formed. This was in answer to a request made by the North Central Association of Secondary Schools and Colleges of which Normandy was a member. Many other organizations worked on this problem of adapting the school program to the actual needs of youth. There was continued stress on the importance of education for all American youth. A new cog in the wheel of progress was the student- teacher planning council. This was the first time com- mittees of both students and teachers had been formed Principal, Normandy High School where both were free to enter into the discussion. This planning council arranged Town Hall assemblies wherein the entire student body could discuss a prob- lem or idea openly. Assistant Principal, Normandy Hiqh School Guidance Director, Normandy High School

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upcrfvisors Work For Better Schools l TOP ROW: Hueser, Burner, Ritchie. BOTTOM ROW: Me-rz, This-le, Wiqhtman. The duties of the Board of Education were numer- ous and varied, and the problems they faced required a great deal of their time and attention. The respon- sibility of solving these questions was safe in the hands of this well-qualified Board. ln addition to these problems there were many other activities which claimed their consideration. The Board has for many years Worked to make Normandy one ol the most advanced and progressive school systems in the country. The Way in which school activities were guided and the manner in which scholastic standards were supervised was determined with this aim ill mind. The Board of Education was responsible for mak- ing the general policy for the entire Normandy Dis- trict. This year a new philosophy was set for covering the goals of the educational program and the ele- ments needed to attain these goals. This philosophy was designed for the betterment of public relations, for the community is a necessary factor in the success of any school. They were constantly drafting plans for the devel- opment and improvement of the schools in the Nor- mandy District. The completion of the new Junior building made a dream a reality. With the added space and modern conveniences, this structure will give the senior student body more classrooms. These supervisors worked constantly and consci- entiously for the betterment of facilities at the high school. Their principal objective was adequately to house all children in safe, comfortable, and educa- tionally qualihed structures. The effects of long- range planning were seen in the high school and also at the various elementary schools, where many addi- tions and improvements had been made. Eventually this long-range planning would give to Normandy a fine system of school plants, enabling it to offer a more complete program of education to its students. Page Eleven