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

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anal IVIr. Charles Gaul Modular Program IVlrs. Marjorie Girard IVIr. Arvel Ricketts Nir. Thomas Howerton

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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

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MR. THOMAS SHOAF processes school data through the l.B.lVl. machine. MRS. JULIE TOSKIN helps Sylvia Spitz fill out a college application in the counseling center. In addition to the visiting college representatives, this year the counseling center began a new program. From November 15 until the end ofthe year represen- tatives from vocational and trade schools came to Nlitchell to give any interested students an idea of their school's curriculum and job opportunities. Mitchell High School also held College Night Octo- ber 11. Colleges and universities from Colorado, Kansas, and Nebraska were represented. lVlr. Van Fletcher, a new counselor added to the Nlitchell staff, replaced Nlr. Arvel Ricketts, who became the new administrative intern in charge of evaluating modular scheduling. The counseling staff helped stu- dents with academic and personal problems and aided seniors with college selection. lVlr. Thomas Shoaf, l.B.lVl. Coordinator, assisted the counseling staff with planning student programs. Counselors Initiate