Peoria High School - Crest Yearbook (Peoria, IL)

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, 5.1 ai- A WGQPM -M4 ,W 4, xgi--s4...s..,., . W MEMBERS OF THE BOARD-SEATED: Virginia Newell, Elizabeth Cleaver, Mary McDade. BACK ROW: Robert Iameison, Iackson Newlin, Leo Sullivan, Edward Hoerr. Miss Florence Poshard, Dean of Girls, advised girls with illnesses and carried out disciplinary measures. She was also in charge of honor roles and commencement exercises. Mr. Henry Stepping, Dean of Boys, enforced rules regarding students' conduct. He took part in the selec- tion of the Senior National Honor Society and issued parking permits. Dr. Claude E. Norcross acted as superintendent of Peoria schools for the first time this year. The Board of Education decided such matters as teachers' salaries and adding new courses to next year's curriculum. Board and Deans Make and Enforce Poliees Florence Poshard, Dean of Girls Henry Stepping, Dean of Boys Dr. Claude E. Norcross, Sup't. of Schools Faculty Page 19

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Harvey Tucker, Assistant Principal Adm1nistratien Sets Leadership Example It was the responsibility of every high school to face the problems of the community and to grow to its fullest educational capacity at the same time. The principal of Peoria High School, Mr. Harry Whitaker, enforced Central's rules firmly yet was admired for his understanding and his Willingness to confer with students and parents. His relaxed attitude and his presence at school functions familiarized him with stu- dents. Mr. Whitaker also gave col- lege and job recommendations to students. Mr. Harvey Tucker, assistant prin- cipal, could often be found quietly observing a class discussion from the back of the classroom. His major job of planning the schedules of all teachers and classes was part of this interest in the process of learning. Mr. Tucker Was also in charge of eligibility sheets for cheerleaders and boys participating in sports. The confident attitudes of Mr. Whitaker and Mr. Tucker set strong examples for the student body. ' Harry Whitaker, Principal

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Counselors Guide and Prepare Students The job of counseling over two thousand Peoria High students Was shared among six people. This year the classes were divided alpha- betically, and students from all four classes were assigned to each coun- selor. Each managed a specific area of the counseling program, such as scholarship and college information, testing, vocational guidance, and grade research. All of the counselors were available to students and par- ents during school hours to discuss personal problems and schedule changes. Counselors also visited col- lege campuses and met with former students to receive criticisms and new ideas on preparing students for college lite. Mr. McCormick is among several counselors who are also coaches. ms. . s l Mrs. Harris, a new Peoria High counselor, rearrcmges her files. BOYLE. BRUCE ENGLAND, WILLIAM HARRIS. DOLORES MC CORMICK. IAMES O'TOOLE, EUGENE VVININGS, MARY