Danville High School - Medley Yearbook (Danville, IL)

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George Shaffer and Marjorie Holmes checked the change of class slips for the second semester. Mrs. Fithian spent hours at the typewriter helping to keep records straight. Guidance Office A familiar threesome in the guidance de- partment was Mr. E. A. Bates, Mr. George Shaffer, and Miss Marjorie Holmes. The lat- ter two assisted Mr. Bates in vocational counseling and program co-ordination. A big job for this department was the administering and interpretation of tests Csuch as A. C. T. and S. A. TJ. From the results of these tests the counselors were able to give the student an indication of his success in college. Achievement and in- terest tests were also given. These helped the student discover what profession or career he was most suited for. After the completion of the seventh sem- ester, the guidance department was kept busy writing transcripts and recommenda- tions for scholarship-seeking and college- bound seniors. The securing of jobs was also aided by this department. Mr. Shaffer and Miss Holmes gave Mr. Bates advised Pat Rewerts on places for college entrance. instructions for CEEB tests. Page Eighteen

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D. V. SCHOOLCRAFT HELEN THOMPSON EVERETT A. BATES Assistant Principal Dean of Girls Assistant Principal Dean of Boys University of Illinois, A.B. Director of Guidance Wabash College, A.B. University of Illinois, M.A. Miss Helen Thompson, the Dean of Girls. Her ofiice has been a busy center for many activities. Miss Thompson has served as the adviser of Student Council and as special adviser to the American Field Service pro- gram in our school. Accurate attendance records were a vital part of the office work. Working with the Deans and attendance clerk, Mrs. Judy Hall, was Mr. William Wayland, the new Director of Pupil Personnel. Iowa State Teachers College, A.B. University of Iowa, M.A. Mr. E. A. Bates, also an assistant prin- cipal, served as the director of the Guidance department which was in charge of schedul- ing classes for the students and of conduct- ing a counseling service for prospective col- lege students. Under the supervision of Mr. Bates, Miss Marjorie Holmes and Mr. George Shaffer helped students with their individ- ual problems which included finding employ- ment for students not planning to enter college. Mrs. Judy Hall was a busy person keeping track Mr. Wayland's desk reflected the demands as he worked of all the class attendance records. on school records. axis.. Page Seventeen

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1 Library A new printing machine, the Verifax Book Copy Machine, was the newest addi- tion to the Danville High School library this year. The Verifax machine makes re- productions of research material possible. The machine was purchased with the money collected on overdue books. For the first year students were able to attend the library during any free hour without a special permit. This policy en- couraged more students to use the available Sheila operated the new copying machine. Miss Charline Galloway and Richard Brandolino processed some of the many new books. facilities. Required college reading lists were also available to any interested stu- dent. Student librarians helped the library run smoothly as they took attendance, shelved books, worked at the check-out desk, straightened book displays, and repaired books. Miss Charlene Galloway and Mr. Richard Brandolino were the school librarians who made the library a valuable asset to us. Mr. Brandolino helped Bruce Anderson check for some material. Page Nineteen