Centerville High School - Elkonian Yearbook (Centerville, OH)

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Safe transportation, nutritious food, attractive atmosphere were possible through efforts of conscientious personnel Business administrator Mr. Laurence Cramer explains ne- cessity of checking bus tires, at regular intervals in order to prevent unnecessary accidents, to school bus drivers William Robinson, Ralph Reeder, Vernon Gabbard, Raymond Nunn, Howard Storer, Mr. Cramer, Samuel Shiprak, Frank Jones, With the initiation of a new cafeteria program -many changes were made this year. Enlarged to twice its former size, the cafeteria offered an additional serving line, larger kitchen facil- ities, and a private dining area for CHS faculty members. Students were given the opportunity to select a standard plate lunch or choose a variety of foods as a new Ez la carte system was instituted in September. Lunch schedules ran smoothly as three thirty-minute lunch periods were initiated to replace the former practice of dis- missing classes at three-minute intervals. Music was played over the public address system, providing a relaxed atmosphere in which students could eat -and socialize during their lunch pe- riods. A combination of these improvements made lunch time a pleasant experience at Centerville High School. Many CHS students failed to realize the amount of work in- volved in keeping their school neat and in good condition. Cus- todians worked constantly in order to make the school environ- ment clean and attractive through all seasons of the year. Their many duties consisted of setting up chairs for assemblies, making repairs, cleaning classrooms, mowing the lawn, shoveling snow, washing windows, and performing any other jobs that arose. Under the supervision of Mr. Laurence Cramer, business ad- ministrator, township buses were kept on schedule enabling students to arrive at school on time. Buses ran regularly regard- less of rain, snow, or sleet. Bus drivers transported Coeds, band members, and teams to away games. They also drove students to workshops and on field trips. Their duties were varied and they were always on hand when help was needed. Jr., Stanley Ritter, Vernon Brown, Frances Hagens, and Gladys Hosket. NOT PICTURED: Carl Castiglione, Irvin Cook, Orland Keener, Roscoe Eyler, Russell Miller, Arthur Miller, Orlo Reese, Erma Drake, jane Loyd, Helen Steele, James Robinson, and Margery Boomershine. john Ewry, Lester Urschel, and Gardner Watts, custodians, carry crates containing new electrical equipment. NOT PICTURED: George Coleman.

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for conversion to new educational methods in township Capable leadership within the school as well as diplomacy in dealing with the public were important qualities which were competently illustrated this year by Centerville's new principal and new assistant principal. After becoming acquainted with Centerville students as assistant principal during the 1964-65 school year, Mr. John Henderson succeeded Mr. John Corwin as principal of CHS. During the summer Mr. Henderson planned the master schedule and made tentative arrangements for all extra- curricular activities. Once school started he prepared local, county, and state reports while making sure that information pertinent to the day's activities were available to students.. To observe the results of the team teaching program, Mr. Henderson visited various classrooms throughout the year. He also devoted many extra hours to keeping correspondence current and up-to-date and performing countless other tasks which kept the high school of 863 students running smoothly. Possessing a diverse background in education, Mr. Thomas Chambers became Centervil1e's second assistant principal. Mr. Chambers received his bachelor's degree in 1952 and his master's degree in 1957 from the University of Tennessee. After serving as a teacher and administrator in Knoxville, Tennessee, he spent five years employed by the United States Navy Dependent Schools in France and Italy. He also taught in the Navy Dependent School in Guantanamo, Cuba. Mr. Chambers gained valuable experience Working with Dr. john I. Goodlad, director of the Englewood Project which dealt with team teaching and the nongraded school system. Having taught in a nongraded school, he was better able to cope with questions which arose in the nongraded classes at CHS. , X JOHN HENDERSON High School Principal Kent State University, 'B.S. Ohio State University, M.A. Mr. Henderson reviews correspondence with secretary Thelma O'Donnel. THOMAS CHAMBERS Assistant Principal University of Tennessee B.S., M.S. Mr. Chambers telephones parent concerning student's attendance record. 1

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Alice Kerley, Lunch Room Supervisor, checks menu for day. Sandra Wayman joins faculty in new teachers' dining area. Centerville students enjoy their lunches in newly remodeled cafeteria Cafeteria workers, Thelma Bahns, Virginia Stanley, Ruth and Mary Smith, take time to eat lunch after busy day Lighter, Louise Reese, Edith Billett, Margaret Burgess, of serving 800 students. NOT PICTURED: Lou Kuntz.