Daviess County High School - Echoes Yearbook (Owensboro, KY)

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administration started by making structur- al change to facilitate school operations: -The guidance office was moved to the former teachers' workroom. The new offices provided privacy for stu- dents and counselors. Mr. Martin re- marked, 'Now we guidance counselors can do what we are supposed to do - counsel. -Tardy pupils received DM's from teachers and were not circulated through Mr, Baughn's overcrowded of- fice. -Mr. Morris received a new, large of- fice which allowed him to meet with groups. -Mrs. Lee, DC's bookkeeper, received a private office. -Mrs, Nally inherited the check-out program to relieve Mr. Baughn. -Six lunch shifts eliminated over- crowding. -New room numbers were assigned and posted over doors. -The advisorfadvisee system was re- vised so that teachers advised students I so fro only one grade. -liibrary rules and fines were stre gthened, - he lake was drained, and plans were ma e for new tennis courts. - ew trophy cases were installed in the main hall, - new video disc player was pur- cha ed. K l 1 1 4 K lllbfflllfl' A separate bar for ketchup, mustard, and pickles aids Bill Fariss to decorate his hamburger and french fries. Lettuce starts off Mrs. WiIlen's saladg she then adds cheese, carrots, eggs, ham, and fruit salad from the new salad bar. New records from Foreigner, ACXDC, and Air Supply interest lane Rhodes, lane Mercer, Kristie Foulke, and LeeAnn Smith. A new bulletin board publicizes academic opportuni- ties. It accompanied the guidance office's location. DC's Cross Country trophies adorn the new trophy cases in the main hall, Echoes of Change!3

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day after Thanksgiving. -Assemblies were re-introduced with more vigor than ever. tMs. Berry even had to kiss a pigll -Student faculty committees were set up to deal with specific phenomina fsuch as l'The luke Box Committee. l With greater privileges came greater responsibilities. Mr. Morris contended that students knew the rules and should accept the consequences of breaking the rules. Offenders were punished for offenses. At first, the new rule system seemed strict, but it proved itself consistent and fair. As Mr. Crisp stated, 'lThere's no more Mickey Mouse. The role of administration took on a completely different image. Mr. Morris and Mr. Crume daily encouraged the student body over the intercom, praising students for accomplishments and reaffirming them after defeats. Mr. Mor- ris led the cheering section at almost ev- ery ballgame. All three always cooperated with each other and students for the good of the school, Holly Haight commented, ul don't feel inhibited when l go to the of- fice anymoref' lim Crisp stated 'This year at this school is undoubtedly the best year I've ever taught. Buzz Norris added, 'Spirit is at the highest level its ever reached. The revolution begun this year revitalized DC and ushered in llAn era of good feelings. 1 . 'NRM 1 5 . 1 uint 1' I-sv 'HEX Loading the coke machine is Mike Walker's job each day during 5th period to accommodate the after school rush. The machines were accessible throughout the day. DC Stadium became Reed Stadium to show joint ownership with Apollo. Loading the Xerox machine is Tiffany Pierce's job as Mrs. Bevil's helper. The machine provided a popular alternative to messy mimeographs. Mr. Crume consoles D.C.'s football team, We came in second, and they were next to last. Such announcements came every lst and 5th periods. 'N l g . . Echoes of Change!5