Butler High School - Magnet Yearbook (Butler, PA)

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Dr. Guy N. Harriger Superintendent Dr, William L. Cross Top Administrators Although Dr. Harriger, Dr. Cross, and Dr. Radaker are not often seen at Butler High, the efforts of these administra- tors are apparent here. The Superintendent of Butler Area Schools, Dr. Guy N. Harriger, acts as the chief executor for the Board of Education. He approves the employment of all personnel. The preparation of school budgets, the expenditure of funds, and the preparation of payrolls and vouchers are handled by Dr. Harriger. He carries a dual responsibility of a business and professional leader for this school system. The Director of Curriculum and Supervision is Dr. William L. Cross, who carries out special assignments made by Dr. Harriger. He is also the director of the student teaching program in Butler. He coordinates the curriculum for all grades and he selects textbooks, material, and equipment used in instruction. Dr. Leon D. Radaker serves as the School Psychologist. He deter- mines eligibility of first graders and approves home- bound instruction for disabled students. He makes per- sonality assessments for those who are involved in diffi- culties. Dr, Harriger, Dr. Cross, and Dr. Radaker all per- form special services for Butler Senior High. Dr. Leon D. Radaker Director of Curriculum and Supervision Psychologist

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Administrators Mr. E. Bertrum Shaffer is the Assistant Princi- pal in Charge of Pupil Personnel. In this posi- tion he is a general assistant for specific assignments made by Dr. Moore. Supervising the teaching staff, coordinating instructional activities, and improving and developing co- curricular activities are duties of this assistant principal. He is directly concerned with pupil registration, assignment, promotion, and attendance. The intramural athletic program is also supervised by Mr. Shaffer. He receives and coordinates all requests for the use of the Butler High School building for school activities during non-school hours. Mr. Shaffer is often seen touring classes and activities trying to learn more about his primary con- cern, the students. Miss Esther Johnson Assistant Principal Mr. E. Bertrum Shaffer Assistant Principal Miss Esther Johnson is the Assistant Principal in Charge of Guidance Services. She is re- sponsible for coordinating all the guidance services, both among the counselors and with other administrators. Organization of the various testing programs the College Boards, the National Merit Scholarship Test, and schol- arship tests is another guidance duty perform- ed by Miss Johnson. She also is in charge of centralizing all financial aid information. Any decisions which are related to guidance matters rest with Miss Johnson. She also spends time in classroom visitations and with teachers. She arranges for all approved homebound instruction. Her main concern is seeing that the students are taking advantage of educational opportunities. 11

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Accounting and Secretarial Work Was Handled by Oltice Stalt Marion McElroy Secretary Evelyn Shaulis Guidance Secretary Elinor Sybert Secretary Jean DiMatteo Maxine Hill Mary Powell Attendance Secretary Secretary Secretary Each day the office staff works ef- ficiently to carry out the many duties of the administration, faculty, and stu- dent body. Mrs. Hill, the receptionist, assists Mr. Shaffer, the assistant prin- cipal in charge of student activities. She also greets any person coming into the office. Miss McElroy, who is in charge of student records, transcripts, and senior graduation, has the title of office manager. Seeing that absentees and withdrawals are recorded is the iob of Mrs. DiMatteo, attendance sec- retary. Miss Thomas has the iob of keeping the books straight and also the phone calls. Secretarial duties are performed by Mrs. Sybert and Mrs. Powell. Assisting Mr. Miller in the duties of the library is Miss Williams. The guidance counselors are also aided by Mrs. Shaulis. Much of the secretaries' time is spent typing up necessary reports. Donna Thomas Switchboard Operator Terry Williams Library Clark tf fr A A if at gp ., ,lf t A M,QY fi , Q ii' at f 75, S 1 gc .- 1 lf K f f f t 9 13