Normandy High School - Saga Yearbook (Normandy, MO)

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4 ffm? Mr. R. D. Shouse, the Principal of Normandy Senior High School, Mr. C. E. Potter, the Assist- ant Principal on a Special Assignment: and Mr. Walter C. Bergman, the Acting Assistant Prin- cipal, worked untiringly toward the betterment ot Normandy. They assisted in the execution ot numerous measures that helped to bring about the adaptation ot a tar-reaching philoso- phy to a thing ot reality. Lending a wise and helping hand wherever it was needed won them esteem and admiration of the faculty and the entire student body ot Normandy. Among the problems of this past year was the readjustment that came about with the change trom, or the separation ot, the Iunior and Senior High Schools. With the problem ot over-crowding removed, it was felt that more time could be given to the individual needs of each pupil. Many organizations helped in the endeavor of developing a program oi educa- tion that was suitable to the actual needs oi youth. One of these, namely the Student-Teacher Planning Council, could not be praised enough. X mv' Walter C. Bergmann, A.B., ME. Acting Assistant Principal Guidance Director, Normandy Hiqh School A Md Olfl t0lfUCLl 6! !6lI'l'lQ Page Nine Richard D. Shouse, B.S., A.M. Principal, Normandy High School Theirs was a workable plan where students and teachers were tree to discuss ideas and problems and reach agreeable decisions. The planning council, by arranging Town Hall assemblies, aided in bringing about unity ot purpose and the realization ot many men's dreams. C. E. Potter, B.S., M.E. Assistant Principal on Special Assignment

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494 Wriid E. Baines, B.S., M.A. Siigfuiiiti-iidctit of Schools llotntxridy Conrolidiited School District Dreams have been man's inspiration down through the centuries, always pushing him forward to the realization of many new goals. Normandy, too, has had its dreams. Through a sincere and able administration, these dreams have become realities. Believing in the educational birth! right of every child and the opportunity for him to find his place as a useful citizen, the administrative body con- tinually worked to insure the best in instruction and school facilities. These administrators, Mr. Ward E. Barnes, the Superintendent of Schools, and Mr. Herman C. Bleckschmidt, the Assistant Superintendent, have willingly worked toward better education for each stu- dent, and they have been most attenf tive to the needs of youths of today. edlucafion wad fkeir ' This past year of progress and achievement definitely showed that without careful study and planning by the administration, one of the finest school systems in this part of the coun- try could not have progressed. Th is success was due in part to the know-how and ability of the adminis- tration in keeping the community alert active, and interested in what was hap- pening. They had to be able to recog- nize and handle the needs of individ- uals and to cope with each of these ac- cording to his need as far as possible. They have to be the best professionally trained group obtainable to maintain a balance of cooperation between the community and the school staff. For no achievement or progress could ever be realized without unity of purpose and a willingness to see it through. Clllffl Page Eight Herman C. Bleckschmidt, M.A. Assistant Superintendent of Schools

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TOP ROVV: Heusei, Horner, Ritchie. BOTTOM ROW: Merz, Thiele, Wiqhtman. ffzefie men Jef fhe ,ao icy The Board of Education, responsible for the making of the general policy for the entire Normandy district, have realized, in actuality, the fruits of past careful planning. Efforts were rewarded and a portion of their dreams were realized with the opening and commendable operation of the new Normandy lunior High School. Many of these men have worked zealously for a number of years, planning for the better- ment of facilities and the adequate housing of all children in safe, comfortable, and educa- tionally qualified structures. Eventually this long-range planning will give to Normandy one of the finest school systems and will enable it to offer a more complete program of both mental and physical education to every stu- dent in the district's schools. This year marked a progressive step forward for the Board, in so far as one of their plans OI QU8I y0l'l8 af I'LOI I'l'LCLl'l g was concernedg that was the program for phys- ical education throughout the district. Before any definite action was taken, this particular idea was given thoughtful attention and un- tiring effort by each member of the Board. Then the program was put to practical use and their dreams and goals were successfully at- tained. The above mentioned plans were not the only questions that they had to face. Many other problems of various types arose and re- quired the time and attention of every member. As long as the planning for the expansion and progress of the education of the Normandy District is kept in such qualified hands, the community can rest assured of the continued success and advancement of its system. These men have worked constantly with this aim in mind. Page Ten