Central Catholic High School - Lance Yearbook (Lafayette, IN)

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Guidance: Care and Careers Looking at a full calendar Mrs. Kremer tries to find spare -time. 84 guidance

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The first day of school is filled with confusion. The prospect of seeing old friends and making new ones adds a feeling of excitement. After seeing those friends and sitting through orientation, there is always a mad rush to the bookstore. The bookstore is a big responsibility for its manager, Sister Rita. She has to order all the new books, and make sure she has enough extra copies of the ones that are already in use by the students. When the books arrive, she has to take an inventory to see if they are all there. Then she arranges them on the shelves, and waits for the first day of school. Did you see the new Civics Book? We have to pay 13.95 for a dumb book! is one of the many comments heard from students after they buy their books. Sister Rita tries to help students by arranging for them to buy used books. The bookstore also has basic school supplies for the students to buy. Sister Rita sells folders, pencils, pens, paper, and even kleenex to those who need them. Mr. Dennis Hoff is in charge of the school library. Students can spend their study halls reading current issues of magazines, or they have the opportunity to use reference materials for term papers and class pro- jects. The library ' s atmosphere is pleasant, with soft music playing in the background. Students are able to ask Mr. Hoff or one of the student aides for help when they need it. The library and bookstore provide many services for CC students. They can buy a book from Sister Rita and study from it in the library! The magazine counter in the library is Pat Moelier ' s starting point tor gaining information. library, bool store 83

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Mrs. Duket ' s position as guidance counselor was very important to the students of CC. Slie was responsible for helping them to decide what career options they should follow and what classes they should take to prepare for that career. She administered standard tests, such as the NEDT to the sophomores and the PSAT to the juniors; she assisted the students when they registered for the college board test (SAT) at the end of the junior year. Mrs. Duket felt that the most challenging part of her job was keeping up with all the current information available to the students. I like my job, she said. I like the feeling of being needed by the students and I enjoy my friendships with them. Mrs. Duket and Mrs. Kremer, her assistant, dealt with personal problems as well as academic ones. They were always there to lend an ear to students who need- ed someone to talk to. Mrs. Duket and Mrs. Kremer scheduled field trips for interested students. Several people went on a tour of the Lafayette Beauty Academy. Other times, the gui- dence counselors arranged for representatives from dif- ferent colleges to come in and talk with the students. They also assisted the students in finding part-time jobs. A bulletin board in their office contained various employment opportunities for those who wanted the extra money. Both Mrs. Duket and Mrs. Kremer felt a sense of responsibility in helping students make major life deci- sions. Their constant help and direction allowed stu- dents to feel free to go to them when they needed guidance. guidance 85 ij»o „,M-,