Alliance High School - Bulldog Yearbook (Alliance, NE)

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Board of Education—Mr. Keith Sorum, Mr. John Cover, Jr., Dr. Raymond Olson, Dr. Robert Morgan, Mr. Howard Wiseman, and Mr. Lyle Stevens. Principal—Mr. Leslie T. Chamberlin. Improvements Unify Secondary System Addition of the most recent textbooks strengthens and enhances the curriculum of each A.H.A. department. A marked increase of audio-visual aids and materials in the resource centers was made possible by government grants. Installation of a new intercom system has helped solve many of the complexities of operating a three building modularly scheduled school system. The intercom ties the buildings together in a vocal link minimizing the traffic between buildings. Also reducing this traffic is the centralization of the ninth grade classes in the South building where all freshman homerooms and lockers are located. In the North building, the centralizing of departments for grades ten through twelve has helped both students and faculty. Under the new system of assigning rooms, a student can find a teacher easier than before and teachers’ offices are located nearer the rooms in which they teach. 19

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Administration Promotes Individual Achievement Coordinated action of many individuals and groups is a requisite for Alliance High School’s smooth and efficient operation. Responsibility for this smooth operation is the duty of administrators, teachers, and student body. However, this year, more than ever before, more individuals determine the degree of success of their personal achievements. In conjunction with this philosophy, the faculty is encouraged to allow students more freedom in their actions in order that the student body may realize greater academic and personal maturity while still in high school. Coinciding with the individual approach, all departments recognize the effectiveness of small group presentations. With student function more clearly defined, the students are given more of an opportunity to exchange ideas, increase participation, and discuss their ideas to a logical conclusion. “There is no doubt,” stresses Superintendent Dr. Stanley Wilcox, “that our 1968-69 school system is superior to that of former years.” Assistant Principals—Mr. Don Crowder and Mr. E. J. Brown. Superintendent—Dr. Stanley Wilcox. Guidance Counselors—Mrs. Phyllis Neuswanger and Mr. William Dreyer.

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School Personnel Aid in Smooth Operation Working behind the scenes to keep Alliance High running smoothly and efficiently is a group of hardworking and highly qualified personnel. Assisting the teachers in their tasks is a group of paraprofessionals and teachers’ aides. In the office, the secretaries are always on hand to cope with a student’s problems, whether it be a lunch ticket or a transcript of grades. While the janitors keep the building in proper order, the nurse keeps the students in proper health by giving an annual check-up of eyes, ears, throat, height, and weight, as well as being on hand for any emergency that may arise. The cooks also play an important part in keeping the students healthy by supplying them daily with a hot lunch that is both well balanced and palatable. Teachers’ aides Mrs. Rita Smith. Mrs. Sandra Brungard. and Mrs. Linnien Messersmith look on as Mr. Ervin Wilkins repairs a typewriter. School secretaries Mrs. Donna Leach, Miss Dixie Rader. Mrs. Janice Harris, Mrs. Kay Morris, Mrs. Diana Parker, and Mrs. Betty Dietrich are always willing to help students. 20