Billings West High School - Westward Yearbook (Billings, MT)

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Mr. David Auer Wesf9s Growth Mr. John West, Chairman Headed by new Superintendent of Schools Mr. Paul T. O'Hare, the school board of District 2 devoted much time to West High in 1965-1966. The board-proposed bond issue, which was approved by the public in April, 1965, provided for expanding the capacity of West High and Senior High to 2000 students. West High will have a long-awaited auditorium, a 22-classroom annex, and expanded library and cafeteria facilities added to keep pace with the growing school population. Bids were accepted in early winter, and work had already begun on the new east wing before Christmas. More routine activities concerning West High included the hiring of new faculty and staff members, the issuing of school district policy on such matters as school dress and coordination of Senior High-West High activities, securing of supplies, and supervision of overall school budgeting. Director of Secondary Education is Mr. Winston Weaver; Director of P.E. and Athletics, Mr. Jim Dutcher; Assistant to the Superintendent, Mr. Bill Serrette. Mr. Edward Batt Hubbell, Jr. take a coffee break during a chool board meeting. Mr. Richard Burns 15

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Mr. Paul O’Hare Superintendent of Schools Dr. James McBride Dr. Beckwith Hubbell, Jr. Mr. Maurice Colberg Board Supervises Mr. Richard Burns, Mr. John West, Dr. James McBride, Mr. David Auer and Dr. Beckwith 14 Mr. William Bellingham

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Principal Wallace West’s Top Trouble-Shooter Under the guidance of Principal Willard Wallace, the school year of 1965-1966 opened with a well-organized and smooth-running registration period. The efficiency in which the opening day procedures were carried out is characteristic of the way in which Principal Wallace supervises Billings West High School. Besides directing new teachers and arranging students’ schedules, he serves in many instances as representative to the school board, and this year he worked with the archi- tects to plan the additions for West High. Principal Wal- lace also took time out from his busy schedule to attend a principals’ conference in Spokane during the month of November. Demanding routine activities include 'reparation of the school calendar and teachers’ schedule- supervision with Director of Secondary Education Wins' We -ver of new faculty members, formulation of varioi scho 1 and staff policies, and appointment of staff committee-.- and study groups. Faculty members will also attest to the fact that Mr. Wallace never fails to see that they get their pay checks promptly on a once-monthly basis. Principal Wallace helped make a Senior High gift to West High a symbol of the intrepid BWHS spirit by posing with it for the KODIAK photographer. -Sec- oc .-)cc c 16 Have a problem? Troubleshooter W. R. Wallace specializes in solving thetn.