Benton High School - Wahwahlanawah Yearbook (St Joseph, MO)

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 Mr. George L. Blackwell, a competent leader in the field of education, shoulders much responsibility as superintendent. With the aid of the Board of Education, he determines pol- icies, regulates personnel, and coordinates activities of the en- tire St. Joseph school system. Helping to lighten Mr. Blackwell’s responsibilities is another competent leader in the field of education. Mr. G. M. Cole- man, who serves as assistant superintendent in charge of in- struction. The Board of Education, a body of well qualified represent- ative citizens, has as its main purpose the securing of the best possible educational advantages for the youth of St. Joseph. With commendable thoroughness, they perform their duties, meeting all problems with enthusiasm, tact, and understand- ing. Back row: Mr. G. L. Blackwell, Mr. R. V. Blomfield, Mr. Fairleigh Enright, Mrs. John Wyeth, Mr. D. W. Hopkins. Front Row: Mr. Dwight Danncn, Mrs. Paul Kncpper, Mr. E. F. Garvey.

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 utda tce eutcC ooe uupte«tt Pacuity au«C 4etuuutct attau The group which has made the most lasting impression of all on us is the faculty. Yes, that group of men and women are devoted to the education of tomorrow’s citi- zens. They have taught us to get along with others and have given us the inspiration we need to rise to higher planes where we may better serve our fellow men. To them, and to our loyal administrative staff, we owe a very great debt, our education.

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L. K. Bowen Principal As administrator of Benton High School, Mr. Bowen shoulders many heavy responsibilities. He has held the title of Principal since 1958. He is continually searching for new ideas which will improve our school and serve the students better. His most important responsibility is the super- vision of the instructional program. During the summer, he is kepy busy planning appropriate schedules for the students. This program includes student counseling, faculty assignment and super- vision and continuous evaluation of their prog- ress. He studies the curriculum requirements specified by the State Department of Education and coordinates these requirements with stu- dents’ needs to provide a well rounded program of studies. In addition he is kept busy compiling statistics for complicated reports. Mr. Bowen confers with faculty and student committees, with the PTA, and city and state administrative groups. All of them find him pleasant, efficient, and eager to aid them in any way he can. L. K. BOWEN A. W. THEDINGA A. W. Thedinga Vice-Principal A man of many tasks is our Vice-Principal, Mr. Thedinga. The vice-principal’s job is one of great importance to both the faculty and student body. His main and most important duty is to try to help lighten Mr. Bowen's many responsibilities. In addition, he serves as Dean of Boys. With his seemingly endless patience, he has helped many to a better understand- ing of school life. Not to be forgotten is his direction of the athletic program. Working with the coaches, he purchases equipment, arranges home games, orders the busses, and makes other necessary arrangements. Also, he is the Student Council s]x nsor. With his assistance and direction, the Council promotes student welfare and serves as a link between student and faculty members. Benton is indeed fortunate to have such a hard working administrator. 29