Brigham Young High School - Wildcat Yearbook (Provo, UT)

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faculty I GRANT BENDIXSEN, actively I supported the Eighth Graders as their sponsor and core instructor. Continuing his instruction in the math block, friendly WALLACE ALLRED was also a capable Jun- ior Class advisor. An imaginative biology teacher, VERL ALLMAN never lacked an original use for his refrigerator. With a wide background in travel, GARTH ALLRED proved an able instructor in foreign languages. Thespian advisor, outstanding di- rector and State Forensics coach, LYNN BENSON remained a mo- tivation to all speech students. As International Club advisor and Social Studies teacher. WILLIAM ANDERSON proved a fine addi tion to the faculty. Coach FRANK ARNOLD helped give sports fans thrilling moments and livened the Seniors’ year by teaching health. Efficient JUNE BERRY gave many hours of service to the stu- dentbody as she kept the library running smooi ’ • 10

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Dr. John K. Crnkovic, Director of Cur- riculum, supervised the subject matter studied. Since coming to B. Y. High in 1957, Dr. Crnkovic has emphasized the study of math, science, and English. He has also established a successful language arts program. As administrative repre- sentative to the Assembly Committee, he has cooperated with the students to up- grade the quality of assemblies. Among his various duties is the supervision of student teacher training. Assistant Director, Dr. Dwayne Belt, served as head of all student activities and affairs. Coming to us from Colorado. Dr. Belt has added much to the success of B. Y. High. He has endeavored to improve work- ing relations between the faculty and the studentbody. His sense of humor and per- sonality helped to bring about a friendly atmosphere. Working directly with the students, he gave understanding leadership through wise counsel and advice. Dr. Edwin A. Read. Director, guided B. Y. High to another successful year. Because of his efforts we have had an outstanding faculty. Each year he spends many hours visiting prospective teachers in their classrooms, selecting the most promising. His primary work, however, has been working with and improving the Continuous Progress Plan. Because of his endeavors, the Plan has enjoyed great success during the year. Dr. Read has visited Harvard Uni- versity, the U. S. Office of Education in Washing ton, where he presented the Plan to Commissioner Sterling McMurrin, and the Bassett School District in LaPuente, California. 9

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Church History and Book of Mor- mon were taught by WALTER BOWEN, whose dynamic personal- ity made him a well-liked teacher. As director of the Hi-Steppers and teacher of the Girls’ P. E.. GER ■ ALDINE CRITCHLEY was an enthusiastic member of the faculty Helping the Seventh Graders ad- just to Junior High life. FAYE BUTTLE provided wise and use- ful instruction. JED GIBSON, returning to B. Y. after one year’s absence, boosted athletics by coaching football, wrestling and track. MARSHALL BURTON, whose ex- tensive religious knowledge won him the respect of all his students, taught New' Testament. ROBERT GABBATIS. who taught Spanish and 7th grade math, sup- plied variety and interest in his classes. Cheerful ADDIE JEAN FUHRI- MAN helped continue the success of the English block. Journalism was also under her supervision. OMAR HANSEN, chemistry and science teacher, helped his students gain a working knowledge of these subjects. 11