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

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5 . 5 Bill Lillard Vice-Principal Dr. Bill Lillard, vice-principal, has the job of keeping the wheels of the school's daily operation well greased. He is responsible for keeping attend- ance records and for 'discipline and serves as troubleshooter when any- thing goes wrong-os it frequently doesl He is always ready to give counsel and help to a student in need, ti? J. Garwin Fleming Principal Although J. Garwin Flem- ing is just completing his first year as principal of Classen High School, his warmth and friendliness, his participation in all activities, ancl his capa- ble administration have en- deared him to faculty and stu- dents alike. As principal of the school, he is completely re- sponsible for everything that happens in and about the building.

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The Thankless .lob of Administration The members of the Board of Education are a group of five citizens, elected by the people, serving without pay, and dedicated to the task of providing a good education for the children and youth of Oklahoma City. Upon them rests the responsibility of making every major decision and approving all expenditures. They spend many hours each week studying re- ports, comparing figures, and seeking ways to stretch our school dollar. ' To help them in their task, they have the Superintendent, Dr. Melvin W. Barnes, and his competent staff which includes his assistants, supervisors, research people, and secretaries. They make the plans and then carry out the programs which have been approved by the Board of Education, such as educational tele- vision. They provide assistance for the teachers through workshops, the Curriculum Library, and audio-visual aids. They provide for main- tenance of the sprawling physical plant of ninety-one schools, Administration Building, and warehouses. They operate the school lunch program and health and activities pro- grams. We are fortunate in having a super- intendent who knows what a good education is and who is determined to give every child the opportunity of having a good education, and in having a school board that agrees with our superintendent and lends him support. Melvin W. Barnes Superintendent of Schools OKLAHOMA CITY is unique in having a school board on Bennett, presidentj C. B. McCroy, Vice-President Otto F which all members have served as president. The members Thompson, and Dr. Melvin W. Barnes, Superintendent of are lfrom left to rightl 'Jim Wright, L. D. Melton, Phil C. Schools.

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Mrs. Julia Booher Administration Has Efficient Staff Mrs. LauCylle Hines, secretary to the school principal, not only performs the routine duties ot a secretary but also has to know how to cope tacttully and patiently with parents. Mrsi Julia Booher needs the patience ot Job and the wisdom of Solomon to distinguish between the legitimate reasons tor absence or tardiness and the not-so-legitimate excuses sometimes given. Miss Freda O'Neal is a never-failing source of help and inspiration to all who seek her aid. She is the counselor tor the junior and senior classes. Paul Cunningham, as activities director tor Classen High School, is responsible tor the scheduling and coordinating ot all extra-cur- ricular activities and school projects. He also serves as counselor for the seventh and eighth grades, which in itself is no small taskl