Columbus North High School - Log Yearbook (Columbus, IN)

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Administrators compose policies for CHS In an informal conference about CHS, Principal Judson Erne tall s with Dr. Clarence Robbins in the administrat-ion building. Appointed as executive officer by the School Board, Dr. Clarence E. Robbins functions as the Superintendent of Schools for the r)artholonie v Con- solidated School Corporation. Dv. Robbins coordin- ates and carries oiu the policies of the lioard in coalition vitli the State Department of Pidjlic In- struction and state education la vs. The over vhelming task of directing the operation of CHS is the responsibility of Principal jiidson S. Erne, l ach facet of school activity, both curriciilar and extracurricidar, plus the duties of preparing official school records, acting as spokesman for the high school, and maintaining a smoothly rimning faculty and student body are under the leadership of Mr. Erne. Tlie education of 11,828 students is the sole re- sponsibility of the Bartholomew Consolidated School Corporation. This new school reorganization includes nine townships and the former Columbus Communi- ty Schools. Three main goals of the corporation are equalized educational opportunities for public school pupils, greater equality in school tax rates, and a more effective use of school funds. The total educational program of the reorganization, including transporta- tion, resides vith a seven-member I oard of School Trustees. Formerly appointed, futme boards will be elected for a one-year term. SCHOOL BOARD— Harold Car- michael; Thomas C. Frazee, vice-president; Herbert Hoo- ver; Clarence E. Robbins, su- perintendent; Eugene E. Paul, president; Perry Doup, treas- urer; E. J. Killion; Irvin C. Brisben, secretary. 22

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cover various subjects, stimulate learning CHS is noted for its high educational standards and pupils come miles every day to get instruction from a competent faculty, read the 1916 Log. They were proud of a new, fire- proof, §40,000 industrial wing. Nothing has changed— ex- cept the curriculum has gi own to 99 different class offerings, and the industrial wing, finished last year, cost $900,000. 21

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Keeping the school informed of coming events, Vice-Principals C. C. Addleman and Melvin Harrison make announcements. Most students and parents find the guidance department, directed by LeRoy Nelson, the place to go for answers to most questions. Faculty instruction not limited to classes Keeping the calendar of school activities is part of the job of the deans, Wilbur Albeitz and Miss Josephine Armuth. Direct assistance to the principal as well as speci- fic jobs of their o vn are outlined in the duties of assistant principals, C. G. Addleman and Melvin Harrison, Jr. Student teachers and areas of school government fall under the jurisdiction of Mr. Addle- man, who also helps develop the curriculum for the high school. Financial functions and physical opera- tions of CHS are the responsibilities of Mr. HaiTison. He is also in charge of attendance, co-sponsor of the Student Council, and advisor to the Junior Heart Board. Guidance director and head of the six member counseling staff, LeRoy Nelson gives students infor- mation on available courses and settles scheduling disputes. He handles the computor planning of class- es for over two thousand CHS ' ers and offers an extensive variety of pamphlets on colleges for ref- erence to campus-boimd seniors. Need a permit, a new ID card or schedule? Miss Josephine Armuth, dean of girls, and Wilbur Al- beitz, dean of boys, can even give permits to take driver ' s tests. In addition to being responsible for school discipline, the deans are available and willing to help with any problems students may have. 23