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

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Two Counselors Added to Staff Two new counselors, James Powell and Miss Kay Stephens, were added to the Guidance Department staff this year. With the two new counselors, the student-counselor ratio was 375-1. Department head, Leroy Nelson, along with his seven-member counseling staff spent most of their time planning stu- dent programs. They administered achievement tests and college board exams. Counselors also sent transcripts and letters of recommendation to col- leges for interested seniors. They also scheduled speakers from various col- leges to come and talk to seniors. Discussing the scheduled college board testing program, George Utterback. who Is in charge of the testing, explains to Miss Mildred Maley the importance of these tests to the student planning to go to college. Taking a breather from their busy schedules, Lou Glovanlni, Duane Anthony, and John Hinds spend a few moments together talking over the week ' s schedule of visiting college representatives. Discussing their new jobs at CHS are coun- : ' , James Powell and Miss Kay Stephens. 25

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Helping sophomore girls at Columbus High School. Miss Marion Gallon is always avail- able to discuss problems which might arise. Supervising junior and senior boys concerning appearance and behavior keeps dean Wilbur Albeitz busy every day of the school year. Checking through the morning attendance list is one of the duties sophomore boys ' dean Max Andress performs daily. Deans Aid Students in Solving Their Problems Responsible for maintaining all stu- dent discipline, with the aid of the teachers, were the four deans. Miss Jo- sephine Armuth and Mr. Wilbur Al- bietz served the juniors and seniors, while Miss Marion Gallon and Mr. Max Andress worked with the sophomores. Counseling students with individual problems and keeping personal records occupied a major portion of the deans ' time. Issuing permits, working with the problem of attendance and managing all school dances were among the many duties for which the deans were respon- sible. Issuing a tardy permit to Carol Sulhrie and handling other problems pertaining to attendance are two of the jobs which fall under the jurisdiction of upperclass dean, Miss Josephine Armuth.

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Non-teaching Employees Serve Pupils, Faculty Behind the scenes in the cafeteria is the end of the conveyor belt where trays are deposited. Helen Romine, a cafeteria helper, empties trays and runs the automatic dishwasher. Serving 2500 students proved to be an extensive job for the various non- teaching employees. Keeping the school in order pro- vided plenty of work for the custodial staff. Five teacher aides supervised in the larger study halls and helped teach- ers by grading papers and performing various odd jobs for students and fac- ulty. Keeping hearty appetites satisfied kept the cafeteria workers busy. Nurses Mrs. Melvin Coleman and Mrs. Paul Riddle examined an average of sixty ailments daily, and they sent sick students home. They consulted parents concerning the students ' health. The nurses also administrated eye tests, ear tests, and tuberculine tine tests. General information about the school could be obtained from the of- fice staff. Mrs. Bruce Norris was in charge of all IBM and data process- ing which included report cards, identi- fication cards, attendance cards. She also handled mailing of poor work no- tices and other letters to parents. Office Staff: Mrs. Fred Miles, Mrs. Burt Reed, Mrs. Marion Fox, Mrs. Morris Bray, Mrs. John Miller, Mrs. Lyie Christiansen. Showing speech flashcards to a pupil Is Frank Lovejoy, speech and hearing therapist. 26