Athens Area High School - Athenian Yearbook (Athens, PA)

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 H. Rowe, C. Morris, D. Nickeson, F. Murphy, R. Hopkins, R. Fraley, Dr. J. Littleton. Education Interim Operating Committee Row I—H. Rowe, F. Murphy, Mrs. C. Arnold Row 2—Dr. R. Gregory, C. Morris, E. Owen, R. Fraley, Dr. J. C. Lynch, L. Kingsley. 9

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Row I—R. Callear, Dr. R. Gregory, S. Sealander, Mrs. C. Arnold. R. Ammerman. Row 2— Board of The matter of forming a new school district has been under consideration for some time. It has finally became a reality. The new district consists of two previous districts, the Athens Area district and the Smithfield-Ridgebury-Ulster district. On December 15, 1965, an interim committee was formed to settle all the details concerning the new school district. The new district will be under a new Board of Education effective on July 1,1966. The purpose of the Board of Education is to run the school on a local level according to state specifications. The members of this board discuss any matter dealing with school finances and make school policies that are not under the state jurisdiction. Teachers are hired and their salaries determined by the Board. This board has the responsibility of providing transportation for all rural students. Even athletic schedules and the purchasing of athletic equipment must be approved by the Board. Any disciplinary troubles which go beyond administration level are in the hands of these men. The whole problem of maintaining an efficient and successful school system is placed on the shoulders of the Board of Education. 8

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Supervising Principal RICHARD W. MARVIN Supervising Principal B.A. Mansfield State College M.S. Bucknell University This January, with the merging of the S. R. U. school jointure with Athens Area School District, Mr. Marvin became Superintendent of Schools. Although the title is new, the face is quite familiar to the students of Athens High School. For the past nine years he has held the position of Supervising Principal of the Athens schools. As Superintendent of Schools, Mr. Marvin assumes the responsibility of having the final say on all matters and decisions concerning the jointure. This position serves a dual purpose; Mr. Marvin is the official representative of the Board of Education as well as of the school. He must submit reports to the Board concerning the 10 general condition of the schools. He recommends the appointments of the faculty members. He has the duty of preparing the annual school budget, and within its limits, or directing expenditures and purchases. Mr. Marvin supervises the Recreation Program of the School District and conducts a program of public relations that will fully inform the people of the activities achievements, and needs of the schools. These are only a few of the administrative duties of the Superintendent of Schools. The responsibilities of Mr. Marvin cannot be underesti- ‘ mated.