Provo High School - Provost Yearbook (Provo, UT)

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Smooth School Operation Depends Trying to do two things at once is Mr. Kenneth Weight, assistant principal at Provo High. Directing all student bodv activities in addition to teaching a World History class kept Mr. Weight busy continually. Efficient is the word that best describes Mrs. Anna Lou Jones, the secretary of the school. Mrs. Jones handled the countless details that are essential to a smooth-running school. Our principal. Mr. D. V. Tregeagle. was a top speed sprinter for his high school class, we noticed that his speed hadn't slackened as he carried the baton of leadership, promoting a commendably fast and efficient school for us. OUR GROWING SCHOOL caused many headaches and sleepless hours for Principal D. V. Tregeagle during the summer of 1963. How to crowd a student body of fourteen hundred into a building designed to meet the needs of one thousand was only one of his many problems. PRINCIPAL TREGEAGLE was well equiped to handle his position. He had seen Provo High when it boasted a student body of two or three hundred at the time when he graduated from Provo High. He had taught history and English to its growing numbers during the war years. Later, as principal, he had kept close tab on the school when it was suffering growing pains at the old Provo High on Center. He had carefully guided the contractors and builders through numerous crises while our present plant was being built. Aside from his many other problems, he superintended the construction of Provo High’s new addition to be known as “D Wing.” TO HELP THE principal solve his problems, Kenneth Weight Jr. was appointed assistant principal. Mr. Weight’s job was to oversee student activities, which were indeed complex. Studentbody officers turned to him for help in planning games, dances, assemblies, clubs, and all the many things that made Provo High. Mr. Weight added to his list of duties the extra responsibility of teaching a history class and giving daily announcements each morning.

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RUNNING A SCHOOL DISTRICT was a much more demanding job than one would think. It was like running a city. As the only public high school in the Provo School District, our school was a city. We had human traffic jams, tempers and temperaments, our own inter-classroom communication system, a newspaper, and, above all, growth. Very few men could cope with such a changing city, but the superintendent of the Provo City School District, Dr. J. C. Moffitt. was qualified. His able leadership and progressive ideas adapted readily to transition and produced solutions which operated to better our schools. Everyone profited from his monthly meetings with the Board of Education. H. J. Boyack, assistant superintendent in charge of business affairs, lightened Dr. Moffitt’s load by preparing an annual budget for Provo’s schools. He bought supplies and equipment, and issued the monthly payroll. Sherman W. Wing, administrative assistant, was in charge of secondary education. He helped to select school district employees. Both men helped Dr. Moffitt run his district smoothly and efficiently. Mrs. Merl Dean, supervisor of the Provo school-lunch program, saw that every student in the district could obtain a balanced school-lunch. Justin Winkler, superintendent of buildings and grounds, had the earthy job of keeping all school buildings and grounds artfully trim and neat. Kenneth YVeight Sr. was the director of pupil personnel. These people worked as one to keep Provo School District progressive, and, in doing so, made Provo High worthwhile. 1 Superintendent J. C. Moffitt has served his position well for twenty-seven years as superintendent of Provo City schools. He has been successful in his work and is retiring this year from a job well-done. Provo District Loses Dr. Moffitt Our school district was managed by two important men. Sherman Wing directed the secondary- schools in the Provo City District, while H. J. Boyack handled the business affairs of the Board of Education. Mrs. Dean, supervisor of the Provo school-lunch program, Mr. Winkler, superintendent of grounds and buildings, and Mr. Weight, Sr., Superintendent of Schools, contemplate a recent progress report. —11—

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MRS. LIBBIE HAYWARD found much happiness in her dealings with the feminine side of our school. She was at our service when we had problems to ask about class changes, registration, and various personal troubles. Compassionate, warm, understanding—these adjectives describe our girls counselor. It was a comfortable feeling to know that in her we could always find a loyal and dependable friend. EFFICIENCY-PLUS WAS a word that fit Mrs. Jones. Acting as receptionist and all-over secretary, she also supervised the student assistants, who took care of the files. OUR OWN BRAIN CALIBRATOR was Mr. Hughes. He gave tests to rate our I.Q.’s. The results of his work were considered top secret. Mr. Hughes also taught a psychology class. FRIEND, DISCIPLINARIAN, and general trouble shooter—our dean of boys, Mr. Warner, strove to build character, good sportsmanship, and studious habits. His goal was to graduate young men who would be a credit to our school and still be prepared for life on their own. SOPHOMORES APPRECIATED Mr. Asay’s counsel and advice. He called each one into his office to talk to him about his present problems and his future plans. A man like this helps to smooth the way for frightened newcomers. ' -A I Mr. Hughes and Mr. Asay, vocational counselors, help a student determine her employment capabilities. They consulted with students about career opportunities and vocational guidance. on Devoted Office Administration Mrs. Libby Hayward, dean of girls, was a constant source of helpful advice to those girls who needed a second mother with whom to discuss studies and future plans. Her warmth gave them comfort.