William Mitchell High School - Apogee Explo Yearbook (Colorado Springs, CO)

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Mr. Joseph Watson Mr. Joseph Watson, principal, was instrumental in obtaining modular scheduling for Mitchell. He began to generate interest in the program after he heard a speech describing the modular idea. He brought the program to the attention ofthe school board and received per- mission to put the program to use at Mitchell. Mr. George Dalgleish, assistant principal, coordi- nated the conversion efforts from a regular six-period day to the twenty-one module day. Mr. Thomas Howerton, administrative assistant, acted as dean of boys. Among his duties were automo- bile registration and disciplinary problems of boys. Mr. Arvel Ricketts was appointed to the new post of administrative intern. His job was to evaluate modu- lar scheduling, to assist in instructional techniques for large and small group classes, and to correspond with educators interested in Mitchell's program. Mrs. Marjorie Girard, dean of girls, was responsi- ble for locker registration, the infirmary, and the disci- plinary problems of girls. Mr. Charles Gaul, Mitchell's business manager, was also in charge of student activities, the Student Organi- zation, and Inter-Club Council. Administration Launches Mr. George Dalgleish