Argentine High School - Mustang Yearbook (Kansas City, KS)

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Dr. O. L. Pluckcr mot with Mr. W. R. Channell in the latter's office. Administrative heads faced problems Over the desk of Mr. Channell, many problems must be solved throughout the school year. In the picture above, W. R. Channell, principal at Argentine High School, and Dr. Orvin L. Plucker, superintendent of the Kansas City, Kansas school system, discuss some of these problems. Perhaps it was the problem of not enough classroom space. Perhaps they were considering what the Urban Renewal program will mean to the growth of Argentine. Perhaps they were discussing the possibility of a new junior high school. With our administrators and the community, represented by the Board of Education, rested the burden of making these decisions. Regardless of the decisions made, the uppermost consideration was to furnish a school setting that would best educate the 1300 youth of our community. 18

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This year's Argontian staff is shown just offer completing o deadline. The sponsor, Mr. John Wherry, is standing. Argentian staff reported news and championed causes Planning and discussing the next issue ore the first semester editors; Glorio 8oyle, JoAnn Adkins, Karron Dyer, and John Bcllmyer. Publishing and editing the school newspaper was the main function of the journalism class under the direction of Mr. John Wherry. The class, consisting of 21 members, met not only during their fifth hour class but many times after school preparing each edition. Each pupil was taught the fundamentals of a good newspaper, taught to write properly, and taught what pictures should be used. The photographer for both semesters was Jerry Williams. Seeking advice from the editors-in-chief, Karron Dyer ond JoAnn Adkins, arc second semester page editors, Moxine Dupuy, John Bellmyer, and Pot Hond. 17

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Miss Phyllis Kraft, Counselor Mrs. Hattie Poppino, Librarian Mr. Harold Hoyt, Counselor Students received helpful service Students found able assistance with their problems from many sources. The staff members who were especially called upon to give aid were the guidance counselors, the librarian, the school nurse, and the activities director. Whether it was a schedule conflict, a question about a college and further train- ing, or a problem of a personal nature, students found Miss Kraft and Mr. Hoyt lent an interested and understanding ear. Mrs. Poppino aided students and fac- ulty in finding library sources for their work and was alert for any materials that she thought would be helpful. When students became ill, suffered a sprain or cut, or just didn't feel up to par. Miss Koester inspected, took temperatures, sent the ailing home and the bluffers back to class. She also did screening, checked on vision and hearing, and counseled with parents and teachers. Mr. Dunn co-ordinated all the school activities, handled fees, and kept all loose ends tied. All these services contributed to an effective school year. Mr. Randall Dunn, Activities Director 19 Miss Evelyn Koester, Nurse