Ames High School - Spirit Yearbook (Ames, IA)

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The Ames Hoard of Education takes care of the administrative problems of the Ames Public school system. Keeping the nine public schools running smoothly, as well as placing teachers and approving finances are only a few of tin- tasks of the school board. One of their major problems is the successful handling of faculty appointments, a difficult undertaking in these days of teacher shortages. The members of the board are elected for three year terms, arranged so that there will always be experienced members serving. The secretary is appointed while the treasurer is elected for a two year term. The board meets regularly on the second Monday of each month. Members of the board this year are: William (J. Murray, president; Frank B. Howell, secre- tary; Hiram Munn, treasurer: Frank Adams, X. J. Fl int nail. Kay Cunningham. David Edwards and Dr. Steven N. Watkins, superin- tendent of schools. Mrs. James Johnson, the first woman to serve on the board in recent years, was elected in March to replace Dr. Murray. I.kkt to kight: Dr. Steven X. Watkins. Mr. Hiram Munn. Mr. Ray Cunningham, Mr. X. J. Rrintnall. Dr. William G. Murray. Mr. Frank B. Howell. Mr. Frank Adams. Mr. David Edwards K ;;h t

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Tiie superintendent s office has the important job of coordinating the Ames school system. This year Superintendent Watkins was assisted in his office by his secretary. Mrs. Oravee Elliott, and Miss Laura Saviv. who serves as steno- grapher to Hr. Watkins and as secretary of the Board of Education. In the superintendent's office are filed the grade and attendance records of every girl and boy in the Ames school system. Reports from teachers and supervisors from all the Ames public schools are also on file. All of the books and supplies used in the school system are ordered and distributed by this office. The monthly pay rolls are prepared here, and salary warrants are issued for tin- employees of the schools. All other bills are also checked and paid by this office. When the school term is over the office prepares and distributes the superintendent 's annual report on the school system and the budget for the coming year. This office also is in charge of the public forums, several of which are held throughout the year. The publicity for these speakers and forums is handled by the superintendent and his staff. These forums, mainly concerned with world affairs, met with great success this year. Mrs. Elliot and Miss Soyre Study up 2 r, Wallin) Also held during the year was a number of adult evening school sessions. These classes of- fered a wide selection of activities, including typing, photography, woodworking, bookkeeping and various courses in home economics. This program was so successful that additional classes were formed in order to take care of the people who were previously unable to partake in the activities. Classes were held in the high school on Thursday evenings throughout the school year. Due to its untiring efforts, the superintend- dent’s office was instrumental in enabling the nine public schools to operate more efficiently. I Seven

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eacners Miss Madeline Can rin : Bookke e ping. Short ha nd. Typing Mrs. Bernice Kennedy: Cafeteria director Mrs. Elizabeth Dickinson : Library director Mr. Kenneth Page: American government. World geography, B u sin ess arithmetic Mr. E veret II it land: Boys' adviser, American literature Mr. Lawrence Simmering: Mechanical drawing. Industrial arts Miss Charlotte Kelson: Ciris' adviser, Journulism, Problems in written and oral expression Mrs. Adelade Lush: Spanish, French .Vine