Sherman High School - Athenian Yearbook (Sherman, TX)

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Working Because They Like Banks, Marilyn Sandra Carolyn Harris, hat does a telephone, a typewriter and a bar- rage of questions have in common? These are a few of the things that the high school secretaries deal with each day. The secretaries on the job this year are Mrs. M. Banks, Assistant Principal Secretary, Mrs. P. Crow, Secretary to the Principal, Mrs. S. Graves, Attendance Clerk, Mrs. C. Guynes, Receptionist, Mrs. K. Harris, Counselors Secretary, Mrs. H. Nehrbass, Activity Fund Clerk, Mrs. B. Stoy, Receptionist. Without the dedication of these ladies, the smooth flow of school activities would be halted. Mrs. Crow stated, The most rewarding thing about being a secretary is dealing with young people and the fact that my work varies each day. She also stated that her job was to be secretary to the principal, overseeing all of- fice operations, such as word pro- cessing, typing, filing, and helping students and teachers. According to Mrs. Crow, the least rewarding part of being a secretary is, The mental pres- sure associated with not always being commended for jobs we do Y The most rewarding thing about being a secretary is working with young people. Pat Crow In order to become a secretary, Mrs. Crow had to take secretarial science and business administra- tion. She was also a member of DECA and is a graduate of Gray- son County College. Mrs. Nehrbass, the Activity Fund Clerk, has to deal with mak- ing bank deposits, writing checks, keeping the various accounts, keeping track of all funds, collec- tions, and unclear records. Mrs. Nehrbass says The least rewarding thing about being Ac- tivity Fund Clerk is trying to col- lect funds and money from the students who do not have the money. When asked why she became a secretary, Mrs. Nehrbass said that she enjoyed all the business courses. Mrs. Nehrbass attended Van Alstyne High School, Drau- gons Business College, First Word Processing School and Grayson County Junior College. She stated that anyone interested in becom- ing a secretary must always be ready to answer questions and enjoy contact with people. 9 Preparing a phone message, Mrs. C. Guynes looks forward to Nov. 20, the last day of yearbook sales. She received over 30 calls concerning the sale. 4 Mrs. S. Graves listens as a parent phones in his childs absence. She hears the repetitious excuses everyday but con- tinues her job relentlesly. kk.-L. t:-. . ss, 1 X vu. B bf' A -.Sky l , - 'fl we . -ii X l

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Good Counselors Want You To Have An To be a counselor you have to 4 want to work with students closer than just teacher to student. Larry Q Mrs. Jeanne Groff talks to a concerned parent on the phone. Mrs. Groff spends much of her time helping students with their needs. This can sometimes be a tough task! Q Mr. Larry Scott looks with dismay at a report card. This is so much better than I ever made as a sophomore. I just can't believe how times and grades change over the years. iff Years! hich of the following problems can a counsel- or help you with? aj you don't recognize any of the sub- jects listed on your schedule, by you want to go to college but can't decide where, cj you are having problems with your girl- friend or boyfriend, dj your water hose just broke on your car, eh a,b8ic. If you answered e, you're correct! Mr. Larry Scott, Mrs. Phillis Armstrong, Mrs. Jeanne Groff, Mr. Jack Anderson, and Mrs. Shir- ley Nichols were our problem busters for the 1987-88 school year. SHS counselors are ready and able to help you tackle prob- lems which fall into three main areas: academics, schedules, and any other troubles we may have. The Senior counselor had the biggest challenge of all of the counselors because she had to help them decide their future. Helping Seniors decide what to do with the rest of their lives, was the greatest satisfaction for Senior counselor Mrs. P. Arm- strong. On the lighter side the greatest satisfaction for Mr. L. Scott was .. surviving the first week of school! All of the counselors agreed that the greatest frustration of the job was not having enough time to help everyone who needs help. Those were just a few reasons for the answer being e, and there are many more. So Iet's give our counselors for 87-88 a hand for all of their hard work and dedica- tion.

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You Deserve A Break This Year . Belng an alde gives you a break from the everyday routine of school work Shanna Corley Q Chad Oakley looks up a students schedule before delivering a yellow slip. Sometimes the room number the principal puts on it is incorrect, so double-checking is always necessary. 'While Mrs. K. Harris is at lunch, Matt Barnes handles all of her duties which in- cludes answering Jennifer Dill's questions. Matt was a counselor's aide fourth period. As An Aide eing an office and library aide is a privilege reserved for seniors. Aides get the opportunity to help in the office and library and get a taste of what it's like being a secretary and li- brarian. All day long principals and coun- selors call students out of class and books and magazines have to be put back on the shelves. The secretaries and librarians already have their hands full answering telephones and taking book in- ventory so the aides are valuable help to them. Everyday the aides deliver yellow slips, collect and re- cord the daily attendance, check out books to students and check them back in. There is no credit given for be- ing an aide. It's just something ex- tra a student can do for a semes- ter during his or her senior year. Some aides think a credit should be given for the work, but others just like helping the secretaries and librarians for free. I got to work with all the peo- ple in the office and saw a side of them not many students see, said Matt Barnes. Working in the office is fun and relaxing, said Joanna Krawitz. C Joanna Krawitz and Stanley Carver re- cord the fifth period daily attendance while Mrs. S. Graves takes a parent's phone message. All three keep busy throughout the hour.