Classen High School - Orbit Yearbook (Oklahoma City, OK)

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Guidance and Testing An average of twelve conferences a day with par- ents, students and instructors, brings much traffic to all ifc- Rerha Wave Hulet Dean of Girls G. W. Brucher Head Counselor Dean of Boys Eunice Cockrum Librarian Inez Ellis Testing Visual Education counselor Hulet's and Brucher's offices. Guidance is of major concern at Classen. Evidence of its worth are the many reports from universities and colleges' prais- ing accomplishments and recognition of Classen en- rollees. Miss Owen and Mr. Weinert sponsor student activi- ties that operate through the student council. An all- Classen talent show, with MOODS as its theme was a brand new endeavor for S3-54. me Duane Weinert Kathleen Owen Activiiies Counselor Slualenl Council Sponsor Siudcnt Council Sponsor aml Girls' Sports Director Miss Cockrum directs library activities. Library aides assist with bookkeeping, repairs, distribution of over due notices, and in keeping displays attractive. Class'en's library has some 8,000 volumes and makes available approximately 75 weekly and monthly mag- azines. Much of one's future success comes as a consequence of knowing one's aptitudes. Miss Ellis directs the test- ing and measuring program. As an additional activity she channels all visual education films.

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0 ce Staff Financial matters, attendance, registration, and sec- retarial details are just a few of the many responsibili- ties of members of the office staff. A cheery smile to Clara Alley all office callers is regulation uniform. Hours of work Regisfmf and untiring efforts on their part keep oil on the troub- led waters of Classen. Bettina Brodeur Delma Harris Financial Secretary Attendance Clerk MR. LLOYD M. ESTES Assistant Principal Conscientious is his decisions, is a fitting description of Classen's Mr. Estes. Although untangling students problems is rightly in the counselloris department, many students arrive in Mr. Estes office. Known for his sense of humor and ability at under- standing, mischievous' ones get quick action when an issue needs clarification. Mr. Estes sponsors Proctors and co-sponsors Hi-Y ac- tivities. His work with YMCA brought him national recogni- tion and he was awarded a 12 year service pin last fall. Reba James Laura Haley Matthews Secretary to Mr. Esles Secretary to Mr. Taylor 1.10-

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Parent- Teacher A.f.rociati0n if xxmr 3 I . , 4 - f k I , ,, ' s Pictured at a PTA committee meeting are Mrs. F. R. Wallace, recreation, Mrs. Leslie Conner, hospitality, Mrs. john Roring, ju venile protection, Mrs. Hal Whitten, legislation, and Mrs. Stephen D. Holloway, hospitality. TOMORROW'S CITIZENS IN TODAY'S WORLD -This theme of the PTA for 1953-S4 in- spired record attendance at meetings. C1assen's PTA group is one of the largest in the state. Activities this year have centered around student benefits. In October students participated in an Open House School Night at which teachers met parents. A Col- lege Board meeting in February centered on informa- tion about various schools and featured speakers who gave advice on college matriculation. In April,Classen faculty members were guests at a PTA dinner. Two other items which erideared PTA to students were, providing the Sooners for a March mixer, and the championing of Classen's first Talent Show which raised funds for the purchase of uniforms for the band. Indeed, Classen's PTA could qualify for member- ship in the PTSA QPar'ent-Teacher-Student Associa- tionj fast becoming popular in many sections of the country. Mrs. Warren D. Long, par- ent education, Mrs. N. L. George, art, Mrs. Nuell Crain, student aid, Mrs. Al Robert- son, president, and Mrs. Lloyd Peek, secretary, discuss a pro- ject. 41